We are now less than four weeks away from the start of the 2019 Cheltenham Festival and with the equine flu outbreak clearly in the rear-view mirror, The Jumps Racing Podcast team are back with another show.
The perfect companion on the road to Cheltenham, this week is not to be missed as there is a full preview of the Champion Hurdle.
Sean Raymond and Chris Knight, our hosts, are joined by Russell Palmer of The Sportsman to break down the first day feature in comprehensive style. The lads discuss the potential for a titanic clash between Apple's Jade and Buveur D'Air, but which horse will start favourite on the day?
Laurina also comes under the microscope at the prices and there is also some big priced each-way tips for your notebook before each member of the team gives their 1-2-3 predictions for one of the most important races on the calendar.
The Champion Hurdle theme continues this week with our A-to-Z of cult heroes series moving on to the letter P and a look back a famous triple winner of the race from yesteryear.
Finally, there is a quick assessment of the Grand National weights before a look ahead to a busy weekend which features the Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park with Presenting Percy set to star a favourite and the Ascot Chase in the UK, with Waiting Patiently aiming to win the race for a second time.
The Cheltenham Festival is edging ever closer so make sure your get all the info on the best in equine sport with The Jumps Racing Podcast.
