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With the Cheltenham Festival having been and opted for another year, the final episode of Upping The Ante has actually sneaked around once again.


It's reasonable to suggest this project has actually been a good one, with the addition of Johnny Dineen proving a major hit as the foil for David Jennings on the Cheltenham Festival sneak peek show.


On their final show of the season, the lads discuss their takeaways from the Cheltenham Festival, analyse their punting performances and are even prepared with a couple of early choices for the 2024 Cheltenham Festival.


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Lessons gained from Cheltenham 2023


Johnny Dineen was footing 'Questions from the Crowd' for the final time in his first season on Upping The Ante and, not surprisingly, among those centred on lessons gained from Cheltenham 2023.


DJ conceded he's going to be more open minded in the future.


"You form an opinion on horses and, because of this show, you have a viewpoint months in advance" stated the Racing Post Ireland's deputy editor.


"Just say, Ashdale Bob in the Stayers' Hurdle. I 'd put him up at a big rate, thinking at Christmas he was 2nd behind Home By The Lee and it could be a weak Stayers' Hurdle.


"Come the day, the horse had no opportunity. It was a really strong Stayers' in the end, although Sire Du Berlais won it.


"If you form an opinion [early in the season], its ok to alter your mind on the day. You practically feel guilty if you have actually tipped a horse on a preview night or on Upping The Ante. I 'd say that to audiences, don't be afraid to change your mind if the skin tone of the race changes - don't be so devoted!