The Finishing Line Podcast 🏇

🎙The Award Winning Horse Racing Podcast with Andrew, Dave, Tom & Sean 📹Live Wednesday's & Sunday's on YouTube 🌍 Visit

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There is one place, and one place only, that calls Gaelic Warrior, 𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 🧄 🥖

@LydiaHislop, we're back on Tuesday for more 𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 talk 🇫🇷

See you then 😎

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See you on Friday 🐎

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🚨 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL REVIEW & IRISH GRAND NATIONAL PREVIEW 🚨

We have finally found a slot to do our Cheltenham Festival Review, and we have a lot to talk about 🥳

But not only will we be reviewing the Cheltenham Festival, but we will also be doubling up with the IRISH GRAND NATIONAL PREVIEW 🇮🇪

📅 Friday
📍YouTube & X
🕖 7:00 pm
📹 Live

@Halligan88 | @DavidOK24078818 | @TomRaine | @Sean__Dunne1 | @Finishing_Line

#horseracing #cheltenham #fairyhouse #review #preview #irishnational #grandnational #cheltenhamfestival #goldcup

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Get the full lowdown on some of Ballydoyle stars ahead of the flat season ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Horse racing has taking me many places, but a morning in Ballydoyle will be hard to top.

How you are treated from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave is on a different level.

It’s never work when you’re getting paid to do what you would do for free ✅

https://t.co/uzYto8kDfT

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2026 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL PREVIEW | HORSE RACING TALK https://t.co/bVK5BNvvVn

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⏰𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗻⏰

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.@Finishing_Line 2026 Cheltenham Festival

5⃣ Day's To Go

Live, Friday, at 8:00 pm

@Halligan88 | @DavidOK24078818 | @TomRaine | @Sean__Dunne1

#horseracing #podcast #cheltnehamfestival #preview #fyp #horse #racing

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🚨 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL ANTE-POST PART 2 🚨

It's just over a week before our Cheltenham Festival Preview, and on Thursday, we will give you our final ante-post selections for the greatest show on turf 🏆

📹 LIVE
🕗 8:00 pm
📍YouTube & X
📅 Thursday

@Halligan88 | @DavidOK24078818 | @Sean__Dunne1

#horseracing #podcast #CheltenhamFestival #Cheltenham #antepost #betting #tips

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⚠️The best show of the year is coming soon ⚠️

🇮🇪 vs 🇬🇧

Friday, February 27th at 8:00

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🚨2026 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL PREVIEW🚨

The day has been confirmed, the time is set, and all four of us are back ✅

It's time for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival Preview 🥳

📅 Friday 27th
🕗 8:00 pm
📹 Live
📍X & YouTube

See you then...

@Finishing_Line | @Halligan88 | @DavidOK24078818 | @TomRaine | @Sean__Dunne1

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Should the Turners Novices' Chase be brought back to the Cheltenham Festival, and should the Ryanair Chase be axed❓

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The whole situation with Romeo Coolio has me thinking, yet again, that the BHA's decision to get rid of the Turners Novices' Chase at Cheltenham was a massive mistake.

As novices, connections should have the option to choose any of the three races to see what they have with a view to their time in open company next season. This also lends itself to a build-up for the top novices now going to take on the best 2m chasers or the Gold Cup horses the following season, giving us the clashes and PR that have been missing for so long at Cheltenham.

Instead, the Ryanair Chase should have been scrapped from the Festival, and Fact To File, along with Gaelic Warrior, are prime examples of why the Ryanair Chase should not be at the Cheltenham Festival.

The Cheltenham Festival is meant to be where the best take on the best, and having a cop out open race defeats the purpose of what the Cheltenham Festival is supposed to be.

There is no Grade 1 middle-distance open hurdle at Cheltenham, so why is there a Grade 1 middle-distance open chase?

If you want to run Grade 1 over a middle distance in open company, then run in the Melling Chase at Aintree ✅

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2026 DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL PREVIEW & CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL ANTE-POST SPECIAL | HORSE RACING PREVIEW https://t.co/5ZOHgf87LC

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🇮🇪 DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL PREVIEW & CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL ANTE-POST SPECIAL 🇮🇪

Thursday at 8:00 pm, we are back in full working order with a double header special.

As well as our Dublin Racing Festival Preview, we will be giving 3⃣ Cheltenham Festival Ante-Post selections in what will be a jam-packed show.

📅 Thursday
🕗 8:00
📹 Live
📍YouTube & X

@Finishing_Line | @Halligan88 | @DavidOK24078818 |@Sean__Dunne1 | @LeopardstownRC

#podcast #horseracing #preview #DRF #fyp #horse #racing

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Sickness has struck @Finishing_Line once again, and we have to cancel tonight's intended podcast 🤮

However, next week, as well as our Dublin Racing Festival Preview on Friday, we will be doing a special Cheltenham Festival Ante-Post show on Thursday 😮

Just like Faugheen, we will be back in full working order next week ✅

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🎄CHRISTMAS FESTIVALS PREVIEW | HORSE RACING TALK https://t.co/Mkjr8P4MJo

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We may not be fully free of sickness, but we are sick of waiting around to talk about the flops of the season 🚫

See you all tonight ✅

[Andrew Halligan Racing @Halligan88]

➡️ WE'RE BACK TONIGHT ON @Finishing_Line ⬅️

Live tonight at 8:00, we will take a look back on the season so far. From the flops to the surprise packages, and everything in-between🏇

We will also preview the Long Walk Hurdle, as well as giving our best bets for the weekend ✅

@Halligan88 | @DavidOK24078818 | @TomRaine | @Sean__Dunne1

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The COVID Line will be back on Thursday 🤧

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🚨 Rescheduled To Thursday🚨

Due to more sickness and a family emergency on my end, we have no choice but to move the Mid-Season Review to Thursday.

But we will now include the Weekend Preview after the Mid-Season Review ✅

#podcast #horseracing

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A slow start, but a big finish with FINAL ORDERS winning at 16/1 SP 😍

I do love a cross country race 🥰

https://t.co/ogdvkP9PSf

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📒 DATES FOR THE DIARY 📒

Two huge podcasts to get you ready for the Christmas Festival season 🎄

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🚨 THE MID-SEASON REVIEW & CHRISTMAS RACING PREVIEW DATES 🚨

Due to two of us being sick, and one of us (me) only being in the door after a day of travelling, we have to cancel tonight's podcast.

We could do it, but it would be rushed and more useless than usual 😂

But...

On Tuesday, we have a SPECIAL Mid-Season Review show where we will look back on what has happened so far this season.

From the downfall of Constitution Hill to the rise of Il Etait Temps, we will cover it all.

🏇 MID-SEASON REVIEW SHOW 🏇
📅 Tuesday 16th
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 YouTube & X
📹 Live

🎄 CHRISTMAS PREVIEW SHOW 🎄
📅 Tuesday 23rd
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 YouTube & X
📹 Live

@Halligan88 | @DavidOK24078818 | @TomRaine | @Sean__Dunne1 | @Finishing_Line

#horseracing #christmas #christmasracing #tips #preview #podcast

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Gallopin Des Champs 🆚 Gerri Colombe & Co @TramoreRaces 🧐

€50,000 Gold Cup Bonus up for grabs to sweeten the deal 💰

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🥃 O'DRISCOLL'S WHISKEY ANNOUNCE €50,000 GOLD CUP WINNER'S BONUS FOR TRAMORE'S NEW YEAR'S DAY CHASE 🥃

Tramore Racecourse is proud to announce that O’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey will continue its sponsorship of the Grade 3 New Year’s Day Chase.

O’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey have added further spice to next year’s renewal by offering a €50,000 bonus to the connections of the winner of next month's race, should they go on and win any race at the 2026 Cheltenham festival.

The race boasts a rich roll of honour.

Dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo won the race four years in a row for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend.

In 2023, Minella Indo came back to a huge reception after the former Gold Cup hero ran out a narrow winner for Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore, while last year’s renewal was won by Embassy Gardens, who was ridden by the late Mikey O’Sullivan.

Speaking on the announcement, Michael Stafford, Managing Director of O’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey, said: "We are delighted to add this extra layer of excitement to our sponsorship at Tramore. The race has grown in stature year on year with many future high-class winners going on to Cheltenham success in March."

‘The race has grown and evolved over the last five years, and it is now a recognised trail for the Cheltenham Gold Cup.’

Speaking on behalf of Tramore, Racecourse Manager Owen Byrne said: "We are thrilled that Michael and his team have further enhanced their support here at Tramore. The O’Driscoll’s team are passionate about horse racing in Ireland and really get behind the sport which is so welcome."

"We have enjoyed working with Michael and the team at O’Driscoll’s Whiskey. We are thrilled to have them on board for what is our flagship race. Our New Year's Day fixture is one of the most important social events during the busy Christmas/New Year period in this part of the country.’

Photo Credit: Noel Browne

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As much as some hate it, owners only dream of having a winner at the Cheltenham Festival.

Everything else plays second fiddle to having a Cheltenham Festival winner.

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What is with peoples sudden obsession of skipping CHELTENHAM in favour of Aintree or Fairyhouse❓

That’s like saying you would rather your football team win the FA Cup over the Champions League 🤦🏼

Every owner dreams of having a winner at the CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL, not at Fairyhouse or Aintree ❌

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Arguments at the ready 🥳

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🚨TALKING POINTS is going to take up most of tomorrow's show, and here's why

✅ Fighting Fifth fallout
✅ Con Hill and what's next
✅ Hattons Grace three timer for Teahupoo
✅ Romeo Coolio's breakthrough performance
✅ Impose Toi lucky not to fall, and it wasn't his fault
✅Jimmy Du Seuil is now in the Brown Advisory picture
✅Mydaddypaddy cut to 5/1 on the back of a schooling session

There's a reason why we used to have a show just for this 😂

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🚨 @paddypower Stayers Hurdle Is Taking Shape🚨

Another week, and even more Cheltenham Festival market movers 📉

✅Ballyburn's market overreaction for the Paddy Power Stayers Hurdle

✅Nico nearly ending Impose Toi Paddy Power Stayers Hurdle dream before it even got started

✅Romeo Coolio, and what next for Gordon Elliott's star novice chaser❓We might only have to wait until Christmas to see the path he is going down.

Romeo Coolio 🆚 Kopek Des Bordes
OR
Romeo Coolio 🆚 Final Demand

https://t.co/kpwiKNIFbB