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Bankers or Blowouts - 2026 Cheltenham Festival Special

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Show Notes

With most of the key trials now in the rear-view mirror, attention fully turns to Cheltenham as the clock keeps ticking down. Week six of #NotLongNow is all about separating the so-called certs from the potential meltdowns. It is Bankers or Blowouts week!

Rory Jiwani is joined by Ed Quigley, Gary Connolly and bet365’s Pat Cooney to cut through the noise around the hype horses, take on the market leaders and hunt out a bit of real value. There are strong takes flying already — Gary Connolly is adamant Old Park Star won’t land the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, while Ed Quigley is baffled by Final Demand sitting top of the Brown Advisory market.

Straight talking, sharp debate and a few tasty prices along the way, brought to you in association with bet365.

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