Paul Ferguson’s Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide: Handicaps Special | 8/1 & 5/1 NAPs

Paul Ferguson, author of the Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide, joins Emmet Kennedy alongside Total Performance Data’s Adam Mills for a Cheltenham Festival Handicaps Special presented by 1xBet Ireland. This episode focuses on eight of the most competitive and potentially rewarding races of the week, highlighting the key horses to include in your shortlists, along with several big-priced selections that could make a difference during the Festival. Paul and Adam also put forward their leading bets, including an 8/1 NAP and a 6/1 NAP, as they break down where they see the strongest opportunities across the handicap programme. 🏇 RACES PREVIEWED: McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (2m½f) Racing Plate Handicap Chase (2m4f) National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase (3m6f) Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (2m) Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2, 2m4f) Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (3m) Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (3m2f) County Handicap Hurdle (2m) 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL GET: Shortlists for 8 key Cheltenham handicaps Paul Ferguson’s 8/1 NAP Adam Mills’ 6/1 NAP Big-priced runners to follow during the Festival Insight into how to approach competitive handicap races 🧠 WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS: Cheltenham handicaps are often where the biggest prices land, but they require a different approach to Grade 1 races. This episode focuses on identifying value, building shortlists, and narrowing down large fields into realistic betting opportunities. BETTING PARTNER: Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7000 events per day, fast withdrawals, and new customer specials. Sign up here: https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH 18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. 📘 WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE 2026 For serious Festival punters, this is the book that separates preparation from guesswork. Print & Digital Bundle available now at:https://weatherbysshop.ie or https://weatherbysshop.co.uk Use promo code FFCFBG26 for an exclusive discount on Print, Digital, or Bundle editions. 🎧 LISTEN & WATCH: Available on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and smart speakers. 🔔 FOLLOW THE FINAL FURLONG: Subscribe for daily Cheltenham previews, betting insights, and expert analysis throughout the Festival. 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: [email protected] In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices