The THE LAST POST OF THE PODCAST The gang are back this week to cover live racing on ITV Saturday 17th October, 2026 e* Escot Champions Day.
In the hot seat, as always, is the excellent Emmet Kennedy who is driving the forces into another huge weekend in the British calendar.
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This week’s analysis of the best horse racing action is from the top class Escot Champions Day card – which featured no less than 5 Group One races.
Joining Kennedy this week are horse racing tipster Jaime Wrenn, Andy Newton, and Peter Michael, plus former champion George Gorman.
Must see Calandagan and Ombudsman Champion Stakes
To include the course in the day British Champion Fillies & Mares Stakes – where the two-time winner Kalpana came back for more.
Can she become the first three-time winner in the nation’s history?
Top speedster Almeraq is also back in action on the Sprint Pole Champions – This will be all the rage to take this top Group One.
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While the race of the day is a rematch from the first and second year – Calandagan and Ombudsman – in Champion Pole.
You can listen to his top-class insights and Saturday 17th October horse racing tips for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Or watch in TUBE YOU below and see which Ascot races the Furlong Podcast team is covering below.
Final Furlong Podcast: ITV Racing Betting Guide from Escot – On the 17th of October2026
What Races are Previewed on the Final Furlong Podcast This Week (Saturday 17th October, 2026)?
You can see below the full list of races the Last Furlong Podcast are covering this week from Ascot (Saturday 17 October 2026).
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This includes a deep analysis dive into each nation – including key trends and stats from the boys who help your side of history.
Plus, of course, their NAP best bets and main picks for all Ascot races covered.
ITV Racing at Ascot (Champions Day) – 17 October 2026
12:55 ASCOT Qatar Racing British Champions Day Two-Year-Old Pole Conditions (Gbb Race) Cl2 (2yo) 6f ITV
13:30 ASCOT Qatar Racing British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 1) Cl1 (3yo+) 2m ITV
14:05 ASCOT Qatar Racing British Champions Sprint Pole (Group 1) Cl1 (3yo+) 6f ITV
14:40 ASCOT Qatar Racing British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Group 1) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m4f IT
15:20 ASCOT Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored By Qatar Racing) (Group 1) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m ITV
16:00 ASCOT Qatar Racing Champion Pole (Group 1) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m2f ITV
16:35 ASCOT Balmoral Handicap (Sponsored By Qatar Racing) Cl2 (3yo+) 1m ITV
Note: times shown are UK and Irish time
Also listen to the Gender IQ Champions Day Special With Laura Joy
The Final Furlong Podcast
Led by story writer Emmet Kennedy, a powerful panel of top punters, drivers, and racing experts.
Adam Mills, Peter Michael, and George Gorman deliver sharp, in-depth accounts of the breakdown of forms and unique relationships.
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