It’s never too early to start talking about jumps racing! Emmet Kennedy sits down with renowned French racing expert Adam Mills for his much-anticipated annual preview, taking an in-depth look at the top French recruits you need on your radar for the 2026/27 National Hunt season.
If you’ve followed Adam’s picks in previous years, you’ll know he has a serious eye for talent.
He’s previously highlighted future Grade 1 superstars such as Majborough, Kargese, Sir Gino, Selma De Vary and Lulamba long before they hit the big time.
This year is no different, with Adam identifying 12 standout horses now training in Britain and Ireland that you’ll definitely want to keep a close eye on for the big Festivals – like Cheltenham.
12 FRENCH RECRUITS TO FOLLOW
Adam takes a deep dive into the form, profiling a host of exciting new arrivals-including fresh talent for Willie Mullins and Rich Ricci, a sneaky Cheltenham Festival prospect for Jamie Snowden, a dark horse in training with Dan Skelton, and even a full brother to the brilliant multiple Grade 1 winner Teahupoo, who has joined Gordon Elliott’s yard.
And if you’re looking for an early ante-post flutter, Adam also highlights a potential Triumph Hurdle contender currently available at a juicy 33/1.
🔥 ADAM’S TOP FIVE
From the 12 horses featured, Adam whittles the list down to reveal the five French recruits he’s most excited about heading into the upcoming jumps campaign.
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