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Podcast: The Final Furlong Podcast
Episode: Richard Johnson Unfiltered: Horses to Follow, Syndicate Success & Kempton’s Uncertain Future
Description: This week on The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy and Lizzie Kelly are joined by one of the defining figures of modern jump racing. A four-time Champion Jockey, Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, the second most successful rider in National Hunt history, and now a successful syndicate owner - Richard Johnson.
🟥 CHELTENHAM, KIKIJO & THE EMOTIONAL SHIFT
Richard explains why watching Kikijo win at Cheltenham was more nerve-wracking than riding a Gold Cup.
Lizzie Kelly explores what’s harder: controlling a horse at 30mph or standing powerless on the sidelines.
We discuss the symbolism of winning at Chelt...