Henry de Bromhead’s Tribute to Rachael Blackmore & Basher Watts Sounds Off on French 1000 Guineas Fallout

The Final Furlong Podcast

In this Final Furlong audio podcast exclusive, we reflect on two major moments that have rocked the racing world.

First, Rachael Blackmore — the groundbreaking, history-making champion — has announced her retirement. From a 7lb claimer at Clonmel to winning every major championship race at Cheltenham and rewriting the Grand National record books aboard Minella Times, Rachael inspired a generation. Emmet Kennedy is joined by the man behind so many of those iconic victories, Henry de Bromhead, to pay tribute to a jockey who changed the sport forever.

Then, we turn to Longchamp, where controversy erupted in the aftermath of the French 1,000 Guineas. She’s Perfect crossed the line first — seemingly handing a first Classic win to trainer Charlie Fellowes and owner Basher Watts — only to be demoted after a stewards’ inquiry in favour of a whipless Zarigana. What happened, and what does it say about racing’s rules?

Basher Watts joins us to give his first full reaction — and it’s unmissable.

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