About this episode

Jess Stafford and Amy Lynam review the 2026 Cheltenham winners through a breeding perspective.

It's Episode 30! A Festival review through a breeding lens. Jess Stafford is joined by breeding expert and journalist Amy Lynam to analyse the stallions, pedigrees and production lines behind the 2026 Cheltenham winners. We assess which sires boosted their standing, which lines continue to deliver elite jumpers, and how Irish and French breeding models are shaping the modern National Hunt horse.

People in this episode

Host: Jess Stafford

Guest: Amy Lynam

Topics covered

• breeding analysis
• Cheltenham Festival
• jump racing
• stallions
• pedigrees
• National Hunt

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Irish breeding models, French breeding models

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