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Hosted by Jane Mangan and Barry Geraghty, Inside Track: Ireland goes behind the scenes of Irish racing, exploring the preparation, pressure and colourful personalities that make the sport unique. With exclusive access and sharp insight into all the best racing, it captures the sport as it’s really lived. Inside Track: Ireland is powered by William Hill Ireland
Hosted by Jane Mangan and Barry Geraghty, Inside Track: Ireland goes behind the scenes of Irish racing, exploring the preparation, pressure and colourful personalities that make the sport unique. With exclusive access and sharp insight into all the best racing, it captures the sport as it’s really lived. Inside Track: Ireland is powered by William Hill Ireland
Down Royal Festival & Champion Chase Preview | Inside Track: Ireland Ep. 32
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This week’s Inside Track: Ireland looks ahead to the Festival of Racing at Down Royal, with Thom Malone joined by Barry Geraghty and Lisa O’Neill. The panel assesses the key races, debates the leading contenders and identifies the horses to follow as the National Hunt season gathers momentum. Saturday’s Grade 1 Remembering Envoi Allen Champion Chase takes centre stage. The panel runs the rule over the leading contenders, including Heart Wood, Romeo Coolio and Affordale Fury, weighing up their form, stamina and chances of landing one of the season’s early prizes. Friday’s card offers plenty of opportunities to spot emerging talent and horses to keep onside for the winter, while Saturday’s supporting races provide further talking points around the leading Irish yards. There’s also discussion of Gavin Cromwell and Stumptown, Aidan O’Brien’s latest Breeders’ Cup challenge, and Billy Lee’s achievement in becoming Champion Jockey. As always, our trader Dave Kelner joins later in the show to discuss market movers, notable support, drifters and the races attracting the most interest. Plus, Mystery Horse returns, with Barry and Lisa looking to make it two wins in a row! Chapters 00:00 - Coming Up 00:25 - Introduction with Thom, Barry and Lisa 2:30 - Success for Gavin Cromwell and Billy Lee 14:10 - Festival of Racing at Down Royal 17:00 - Mange Tout vs El Cairos and Blake 24:05 - Remembering Envoi Allen Champion Chase 32:00 - Quickfire questions 35:10 - Trader Dave Kelner drops by 39:20 - NAPs 41:55 - Mystery Horse 44:00 - Outro -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
Eight-time Irish Champion National Hunt Trainer Noel Meade joins Jane Mangan for an extraordinary journey through more than 50 years in horse racing. From humble beginnings to almost 3,000 career winners, Noel reflects on the ambition, rivalries and remarkable horses that have defined his life. He reveals his philosophy of winning, recalls the challenge of competing with Aidan O'Brien and Willie Mullins, and shares stories of two of racing's most gifted jockeys, Paul and Nina Carberry. There's the heartbreak of Archibald's Champion Hurdle defeat, the extraordinary talent of Cardinal Hill, and the excitement of discovering another potential star in The Mourne Rambler. Noel also reflects on the pressures of staying at the top, the changes he's witnessed in Irish racing and why, after more than half a century, the desire to train winners remains as strong as ever. Join Jane Mangan for a fascinating conversation with one of Irish racing's most enduring figures. Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation, produced by Cutdown Studios for William Hill. Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, yard visits and weekly Irish racing analysis. 18+ | Please gamble responsibly. 0:00 Introduction 1:46 Success, Reinvention & Still Learning 4:45 Growing Up in 1940s Ireland 9:10 Eventing, Badminton & Olympic Dreams 14:04 Becoming a Racehorse Trainer 16:20 Building a Winning Yard 18:37 Pressure, Competition & Success 19:43 Adventures Beyond Racing 21:05 The Safari Accident That Changed Everything 23:08 Favourite Horses & Moscow Flyer Memories 26:27 Why She Switched to the Flat 27:27 Alpha Centauri & Sizing John 29:43 Jessica's Cancer Battle 33:27 Why She's Hungrier Than Ever 35:35 The Joy of Training Young Horses 37:00 Women in Racing 40:41 Ruby Walsh, Rachel Blackmore & Ryan Moore 42:32 Quickfire Questions 45:32 Final Reflections
This week’s Inside Track: Ireland looks ahead to a big weekend of Irish racing, with Leopardstown hosting its AutumnFest meeting and Limerick staging two days of National Hunt action. Meanwhile, over in the UK, there are five Group 1 races at Ascot, on Champions Day. Thom Malone is joined by Kevin O'Ryan and Barry Geraghty to pick through the key races, identify horses to follow and debate the strongest betting angles. They discuss the rise of Irish jockey Billy Loughnane and Aidan O’Brien going for the UK Trainers’ Championship. The Saturday action at Leopardstown features the Eyrefield Stakes Killavullan Stakes. Sunday’s card offers a different challenge, with the Knockaire Stakes and Trigo Stakes, alongside the October Handicap. Limerick brings the jumps into focus, while Sunday's headline attraction is the Munster National Handicap Chase. The three-mile handicap is the natural centrepiece of the weekend and has Bossofthebrownies going up against Anyway and Uhavemeinstitches. Sam Norris from William Hill drops by to discuss market moves, early money, notable drifters and the races attracting the greatest interest. Mystery Horse returns, with the panel continuing the battle against the listeners. Chapters 00:00 - Coming Up 00:30 - Introduction with Thom, Barry and Kevin 2:30 - Aidan O’Brien going for Champion UK Trainer 5:45 - Billy Loughnane’s remarkable rise 9:30 - Leopardstown AutumnFest 24:24 - Limerick races and Munster National 32:46 - Champions Day at Ascot 56:05 - Quickfire questions 57:10 - Trader Sam Norris drops by 1:02:45 - NAPs 1:04:05 - Mystery Horse 1:06:43 - Outro -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
As the flat season enters its autumn finale and National Hunt season gathers momentum, Jane Mangan is joined by racing legends Barry Geraghty and Paddy Flood to preview a fascinating weekend of racing in Ireland and Britain. From the big handicaps at Naas to the opening jumps action at Fairyhouse and Cork, and the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket, there is plenty to discuss as the team share their thoughts, fancies and horses to follow. We preview the weekend's flat action at Naas, including the Birdcatcher Nursery, Listed sprint, Auction Series Final, Beggar's End Handicap and Bluebell Stakes. There is a look ahead to the opening National Hunt action, including the Beginners' Chase, Maiden Hurdle, Handicap Chase and three-mile Novices' Hurdle. We look at the leading two-year-old colts competing the Dewhurst Stakes, with Desert Castle and Darkness Falls going head-to-head. Jane, Barry and Paddy also put forward their weekend fancies as Sam Norris from William Hill discusses the potential prices, including Final Orders having a crack at the Pardubice. And, of course, there's the Mystery Horse, as Barry and Paddy try to out-fox Jane and the listeners again. Inside Track: Ireland is brought to you by William Hill.. 00:00 - Coming Up 00:30 - Introduction with Jane and Barry 04:28 - Naas preview 13:40 - Fairyhouse - Return of the Jumps 17:56 - National Hunt returns in Cork 22:28 - Dewhurst Stakes: Coolmore vs. Godolphin 27:13 - Quickfire Questions for Barry & Paddy 30:02 - William Hill Market Movers 31:00 - NAPs 34:00 - Mystery Horse 38:12 - Outro Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
Kevin O'Ryan has spent virtually his entire life immersed in Irish racing, as a jockey, jockeys' agent and one of the most familiar faces on Irish racecourses. In this edition of Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation, Kevin sits down with Jane Mangan to tell the story behind the familiar television personality. He reflects on the racing family and characters who shaped him, his own riding career and the unexpected opportunities that led him into broadcasting. Kevin also speaks movingly about his great friend Pat Smullen, the shock of Pat's cancer diagnosis and the phone call after his operation that Kevin will never forget. And beneath Kevin's famously outgoing personality, Jane discovers an intensely competitive character driven by a fear of failure, whether he's representing his jockeys, working on television or simply trying to win. Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation, brought to you by William Hill. Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook – Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲 X – @WilliamHillIre 📲 Instagram – @WilliamHillIreland Subscribe for more episodes of Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation. 18+ | Please gamble responsibly. 00:00 Kevin O’Ryan: Fear of Failure 01:00 Growing Up in a Racing Family 05:41 “I Was Totally Absorbed By It” 07:33 Becoming a Jockey 10:41 The Decision That Changed Everything 11:59 Pat Smullen: Friend, Champion & Mentor 14:30 Pat’s Diagnosis & Lasting Legacy 19:40 How Kevin Fell Into Broadcasting 24:10 “Second Is a Lonely Spot” 27:31 How Irish Racing Has Changed 30:39 Quickfire: Ruby, Aidan & Fear of Failure
Listowel takes centre stage on the latest episode of Inside Track: Ireland as Jane Mangan is joined by Barry Geraghty for a look ahead to the Harvest Festival, the Kerry National and a week that marks the changing of the seasons in Irish racing. Barry looks back on his own Listowel memories, including his Kerry National wins on Monty's Pass and Alphabeat, while Jane and Barry assess a competitive Kerry National featuring Galway Plate winner King Alexander, Downmexicoway, Nowwhatdoyouthink, Will The Wise and a host of other contenders. We also look ahead to the Lartigue Hurdle, Friday's feature handicap hurdle and the pattern action on the Flat, with thoughts on some of the horses who could make their mark as the National Hunt season gathers pace. Pat Healy joins from Listowel to explain what the Harvest Festival means to the town, North Kerry and The Kingdom, as a whole. William Hill's Dave Kelner brings the latest trading-room perspective, including the horses the compilers are looking to keep on side. Plus, Barry reveals his NAP for the week and Jane puts up one of her own. And, of course, there's the Mystery Horse, as Jane takes on Barry and the listeners once again. Inside Track: Ireland is brought to you by William Hill.. Chapters 00:00 - Coming Up 00:25 - Introduction with Jane and Barry 02:45 - Pat Healy interview 10:40 - Barry’s stand-out Listowel memories 11:48 - Kerry National 17:52 - Listowel Stakes 20:37 - Lartigue Hurdle 23:11 - Feature Handicap Hurdle 25:52 - Quickfire Questions for Barry 28:48 - William Hill Market Movers 33:06 - NAPs 34:55 - Mystery Horse 41:59 - Outro
It’s one of the biggest weekends of the year in Irish racing. Seven Group 1s across two days at Leopardstown and the Curragh as Jane Mangan, Emmet McNamara and new Inside Track: Ireland regular Kevin O’Ryan look ahead to a huge Irish Champions Festival. The team break down the Irish Champion Stakes, Matron Stakes, Moyglare, Flying Five, National Stakes, Irish St Leger and the new Golden Fleece Stakes, with Kevin bringing some inside knowledge from the jockeys’ room. There’s also the 250th Doncaster St Leger, NAPs and bold predictions, while William Hill’s Alex Dunn reveals where the money is going. And Mystery Horse returns, with the listeners looking to finally end the panel’s unbeaten run. Chapters 00:00 Coming Up 00:43 Irish Champions Festival Preview 03:47 Golden Fleece Stakes 08:19 Matron Stakes 12:24 Irish Champion Stakes 20:52 Doncaster St Leger 27:23 Flying Five Stakes 32:16 Moyglare Stud Stakes 38:18 National Stakes 43:54 Irish St Leger 47:47 Best of the Rest 50:26 Quickfire Predictions 52:37 William Hill Market Movers 56:08 NAPs 1:00:01 Mystery Horse 1:05:20 Outro -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
Inside Track: Ireland returns to pay tribute to the great Galopin Des Champs following the desperately sad news of his death, just days after his retirement. Jane Mangan and Barry Geraghty look back on the dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner's extraordinary career, his greatest performances and what made him such a special horse. They also turn their attention to the National Hunt season ahead, with Daniel King's growing reputation, the novice chasers to watch, early plans for some of Ireland and Britain's biggest names, and the issues facing racecourses following a summer of slipping incidents. Plus, Barry picks out a horse he's particularly looking forward to seeing at the Irish Champions Festival. Inside Track: Ireland is brought to you by William Hill. Inside Track: Ireland is brought to you by William Hill. CHAPTERS 00:20 Welcome Back to Inside Track Ireland 02:10 Remembering Galopin Des Champs 07:30 Is Daniel King Racing's Next Big Star? 09:25 National Hunt 2026/27: Horses to Watch 16:00 Why Are Horses Slipping on Racecourses? 19:50 Irish Champions Festival: Barry's One to Watch -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+| T&Cs Apply| Registration NO: GRAI-1096-RB-26-0001 | Visit Gamblingcare.ie
The Galway Festival is here. Tom Malone is joined by Emmet McNamara and Paddy Flood to preview one of the biggest weeks of the Irish racing calendar, with Galway and Goodwood taking centre stage. The team assesses the Galway Plate, Galway Hurdle and the week's biggest handicaps before heading across to Goodwood to discuss the Goodwood Cup and Sussex Stakes. Can El Cairos finally justify the hype? Is Scandinavia the next great Ballydoyle staying star? Can Bow Echo confirm he's the best miler around? And which outsiders could light up Ballybrit this week? As always, the lads finish with their best bets, naps and bold predictions for one of the biggest weeks of the summer. In this episode: * Why Galway is unlike any other racecourse * Paddy Flood's strong opinion on El Cairos * Galway Plate and Galway Hurdle preview * Can Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott be stopped? * Goodwood Cup and Sussex Stakes * Bow Echo vs Gstaad * Naps, next bests and bold predictions TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Coming Up 0:31 Welcome 0:50 Why Galway Week Is So Special 3:05 What's Coming Up 3:18 Why Galway's Mixed Meetings Matter 5:12 Why Some Riders Love Galway 7:40 Why Galway Is Such A Difficult Track 11:21 Tuesday: Galway Mile Preview 15:49 Wednesday: Galway Plate Preview 21:57 Thursday: Galway Hurdle Preview 29:26 Goodwood Cup Preview 34:49 Sussex Stakes Preview 37:49 Can Bow Echo Do It Again? 40:17 Quickfire Questions 42:06 Naps & Best Bets 43:05 Wrap Up -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+| T&Cs Apply| Registration NO: GRAI-1096-RB-26-0001 | Visit Gamblingcare.ie
In the latest episode of Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation, Jane Mangan sits down with one of the greatest jump jockeys of his generation, Barry Geraghty.Across a remarkable career, Barry rode more than 40 Cheltenham Festival winners, won the Grand National aboard Monty's Pass and partnered some of the greatest National Hunt horses of the modern era, including Moscow Flyer, Sprinter Sacre, Bobs Worth and Champ.But behind the big wins was a career of extraordinary courage, sacrifice and resilience.Barry opens up on the 55 fractures he suffered during his time in the saddle, the fall that could have cost him his life and the fear that comes with returning from serious injury. He reflects on growing up as a small and timid young rider, competing against AP McCoy, Ruby Walsh and Paul Carberry during a golden era of jump jockeys, and the mentality and self-belief that allowed him to perform at the highest level.He also tells the story of how a phone call led to him becoming JP McManus' retained jockey, recalls the magic of Moscow Flyer and Sprinter Sacre, explains the decision behind his famous ride on Champ at Cheltenham and reveals why his Grand National victory on Monty's Pass remains the defining moment of his career.This is Barry Geraghty, in conversation.Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media:📲 Facebook – Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲 X – @WilliamHillIre 📲 Instagram – @WilliamHillIrelandSubscribe for more episodes of Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation.18+ | Please gamble responsibly.
In the first episode of Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation, Jane Mangan sits down with one of the most influential figures in modern racing, Jessica Harrington. Across a remarkable career spanning more than four decades, Harrington has conquered both Flat and National Hunt racing, training legendary horses including Alpha Centauri, Sizing John, Moscow Flyer, Macs Joy and many more. But this conversation goes far beyond the winners. Jessica reflects on growing up in post-war Ireland, representing Ireland in eventing, building one of Europe's most successful racing yards, losing her husband Johnny, battling breast cancer and why she remains as driven as ever. She also shares behind-the-scenes stories from Royal Ascot, Cheltenham and the Olympics, reveals what made horses like Alpha Centauri and Sizing John so special, and explains why retirement has never crossed her mind. This is Jessica Harrington as you've never heard her before. Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook – Search "William Hill Ireland" 📲 X – @WilliamHillIre 📲 Instagram – @WilliamHillIreland Subscribe for more episodes of Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation. 18+ | Please gamble responsibly. 0:00 Introduction 1:46 Success, Reinvention & Still Learning 4:45 Growing Up in 1940s Ireland 9:10 Eventing, Badminton & Olympic Dreams 14:04 Becoming a Racehorse Trainer 16:20 Building a Winning Yard 18:37 Pressure, Competition & Success 19:43 Adventures Beyond Racing 21:05 The Safari Accident That Changed Everything 23:08 Favourite Horses & Moscow Flyer Memories 26:27 Why She Switched to the Flat 27:27 Alpha Centauri & Sizing John 29:43 Jessica's Cancer Battle 33:27 Why She's Hungrier Than Ever 35:35 The Joy of Training Young Horses 37:00 Women in Racing 40:41 Ruby Walsh, Rachel Blackmore & Ryan Moore 42:32 Quickfire Questions 45:32 Final Reflections
Irish Derby weekend is here and on this week’s Inside Track: Ireland, Jane Mangan is joined by Derby-winning jockey Emmet McNamara and former jockey Paddy Flood to preview all the big action from the Curragh. The team look back on Royal Ascot 2026 and pick out their highlights from the week before turning their attention to the big races this weekend, including the Pretty Polly Stakes, the Airlie Stud Stakes, the International Stakes and the feature race itself - the Irish Derby. Can Benvenuto Cellini bounce back after Epsom? Is Raheeb the dark horse? And can Aidan O’Brien dominate again at the Curragh, or will Joseph O’Brien steal his thunder?! Later in the show, William Hill trader Alex Dunn joins with the latest betting moves, liabilities and market insight, before the team give their NAPs and take on another edition of Mystery Horse. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
We’re building towards Royal Ascot on this week’s Inside Track: Ireland as Thom Malone steps in for Jane Mangan alongside Derby-winning jockey Emmet McNamara. The lads look ahead to one of the biggest weeks in Flat racing, previewing the key races from Royal Ascot including the St James’s Palace Stakes, Queen Anne, King Charles III Stakes, Prince of Wales’s Stakes, Gold Cup, Commonwealth Cup and more. They also react to the fallout from the Derby and the Benvenuto Cellini controversy, asking whether racing’s non-runner rules now need to change. Later in the show, William Hill trader Alex Dunne joins for market movers, best-backed horses and NAPs for the week. 0:00 Coming Up 3:30 Royal Ascot Stories & Why It’s So Special 5:26 Derby Fallout – Does the Rule Need to Change? 9:55 Royal Ascot Tuesday Preview 10:30 St James’s Palace Stakes 14:29 Queen Anne Stakes 16:45 King Charles III Stakes 19:40 Prince of Wales’s Stakes Preview 23:07 Gold Cup Preview 26:37 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 28:16 Coronation Stakes – Precise vs True Love 30:31 Commonwealth Cup Preview 32:28 Quickfire Predictions 33:27 Alex Dunne Joins the Trading Room 42:03 NAPs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
Epsom weekend is here and Inside Track: Ireland is in full Flat-season flow as Jane Mangan and Derby-winning jockey Emmet McNamara preview the Oaks, Derby and Coronation Cup. The pair open with stories from Emmet’s unforgettable 2020 Derby win before diving into this year’s big Epsom talking points 0 from the Oaks contenders and Aidan O’Brien’s hand, to Pierre Bonnard, Ancient Egypt, and the impact the weather could have on the weekend’s feature races. Jane and Emmet also discuss what makes Epsom so unique, what it feels like to ride the famous track and why the Derby continues to capture the imagination like no other race. Later in the show, Alex Dunn joins for trader insight, market movers, NAPs and another edition of Mystery Horse. 0:00 Coming Up 3:30 Catch-Up – Jane’s Epsom Plans 7:20 French Derby Review – Ballydoyle Whitewash 13:02 Why Is Epsom So Special? 15:00 What’s It Like to Ride Epsom? 15:45 Oaks Preview – Amelia Earhart or Venetian Lace? 19:20 Derby Preview – Can Pierre Bonnard Stop Benvenuto Cellini? 25:30 Coronation Cup Preview – Is Calandagan the Star Performer? 28:55 Quickfire Predictions 29:35 Alex Dunn from the Trading Room 33:30 NAPs 37:20 Mystery Horse Time! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
We’re back on the Flat for Episode 18 of Inside Track: Ireland, with top-class Classic action to look forward to at the Curragh this weekend. Jane Mangan is joined by Derby-winning jockey Emmet McNamara to cover the Irish 2000 and 1000 Guineas, as well as the strong supporting cards. We’re also joined by Sam Norris, who has all the latest info and betting insight from the William Hill trading floor on the key action. Also, Emmet and Sam’s racing knowledge is put to the test, as they go head-to-head in a round of ‘Mystery Horse’. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
The curtain has fallen on another brilliant Jumps season, so what better way to see the campaign out than to crown some champions of the National Hunt game. It’s time for the inaugural “Hillys”, where Jane Mangan, Barry Geraghty and Paddy Flood award some of the best in the Jumps for the 2025/26 season. Crowning best horse, best ride, best jockey and many more, the team trawl through some highlights from the campaign with the jumping now done and dusted. 0:00 Introducing the inaugural Hillys! 1:30 Quick Look Back at Punchestown Festival 3:35 Hilly for Rising Star (Horse) 8:35 Hilly for Rising Star (Jockey) 14:20 Hilly for Best Jockey 18:30 Hilly for Best Trainer 22:25 Hilly for Best Ride 30:45 Hilly for Best Race 36:05 Hilly for Horse of the Season -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
We’re in full Flat mode now on Inside Track: Ireland as the 2000 and 1000 Guineas are here from Newmarket! Jane Mangan’s away, but we’ve drafted in Thom Malone to steer the ship alongside Derby-winning jockey Emmet McNamara. As there’s a huge Irish challenge in the Newmarket Classics, we’ll be covering the 2000 and 1000 Guineas in detail, as well as getting the lads’ other fancies across the weekend. We’re also joined by Sam Norris, who’ll give the lads all the betting insight on the key action. 0:00 Coming Up 3:30 2000 Guineas – Ballydoyle vs Godolphin 14:45 Other Newmarket Saturday Races 18:52 Punchestown Mares’ Champion Hurdle 20:56 Punchestown Champion 4YO Hurdle 23:27 1000 Guineas – True Love vs Prestige 30:09 Other Newmarket Sunday Races 30:52 Cork Polonia Stakes 37:00 NAPs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
In this week’s Inside Track: Ireland, it’s Punchestown Festival week and we’re here to preview all the action as the Irish Jumps season concludes! Barry Geraghty and Jane Mangan are joined by top racing pundit Donn McClean and Grade 1 Punchestown Festival-winning ex-jockey Paddy Flood to get the scoop on all the Grade 1 racing from Punchestown, including the William Hill Champion Chase. Superstars Marine Nationale, Il Etait Temps, Majborough, Gaelic Warrior, Fact To File, Inothewayurthinkin, Teahupoo, Lossiemouth and so many more will strut their stuff across five quality days at Punchestown. 0:00 Coming Up 2:50 Trainers’ Championship – Is Mullins a Lock? 4:00 Jockeys’ Championship Race 6:10 William Hill Champion Chase – Majborough or Marine Nationale? 13:40 Champion Novice Hurdle – Is Le Labo the One to Watch? 20:25 Champion Novice Chase – Is Kitzbuhel Unbeatable? 28:30 Other Tuesday Fancies and Best Bets 31:00 Wednesday Racing – Gold Cup Preview 32:00 Gaelic Warrior vs Fact To File 37:30 Novice Hurdle – Is Fruit Des Mer the Standout? 43:00 G1 Bumper – The Hardest Race to Call? 46:00 Other Wednesday Picks 48:30 Thursday Racing – 2m Novice Chase 50:10 3m Stayers’ Championship 51:40 Friday Racing – 2m4f Novice Hurdle 53:00 Champion Hurdle – Is Lossiemouth Untouchable? 55:30 Saturday Racing – Mares’ Hurdle 56:30 2m Juvenile Hurdle 58:45 NAPs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
On the eve of the Punchestown Festival, and Marine Nationale defending his William Hill Champion Chase crown, who better to visit for the latest William Hill Inside Track: Ireland episode than Barry Connell? Jane Mangan and Barry Geraghty head down to his base to find out more about the man on the training license - how he got into racing, how he got into training, what drives him and what makes him tick. Of course, we’ll also find out how his main Punchestown hopes are doing ahead of the big meeting, including Marine Nationale and William Munny. 0:00 Coming Up – Barry Connell Joins the Show 1:45 Connell’s Early Life and Racing Influences 5:30 Starting out as a Jockey at 30 10:30 Inside the Team at Boherbaun 12:20 Building Boherbaun Stables 15:00 Balancing Business and Racing 17:00 Keeping Horses Calm and Stress-Free 20:00 The Boherbaun Edge 21:40 What Happened to William Munny This Season? 24:30 Each To Their Own 25:30 Marine Nationale – The Star Horse 29:00 Can Marine Nationale Emulate Badsworth Boy? 30:45 Why Punchestown Suits Marine Nationale 33:00 Media Perception of Connell’s Yard 35:00 Can Marine Win Multiple Champion Chases? 36:30 Marine Nationale – Current Form 38:30 How the Yard Punches Above Its Weight 41:00 Final Thoughts --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly Gamblecare.ie
In this week’s Inside Track: Ireland, we’re turning attention to the Flat season and previewing the upcoming action on the level. For the summer, we’re delighted to welcome Derby-winning jockey, Emmet McNamara, to the podcast. Emmet, now an RTE Racing presenter, brings Classic-winning expertise to the table. In this week’s show we’ll preview the 3YO colts and fillies, as well as the older and more established Flat horses the team are looking forward to seeing. We’re not letting Barry off for his summer holidays quite yet, and he’ll be with Jane and Emmet to give his view on the finale of the William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series as well as some best bets from Ayr’s Scottish National this weekend. 0:00 Coming Up 1:08 Emmet McNamara Introduction 4:05 2000 Guineas Preview 13:06 The Derby Preview 20:33 1000 Guineas and Oaks Preview 31:50 The Older Horses to Watch 43:53 William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Update 46:25 Traders’ Insight and NAPs 58:39 Wrap-Up 1:00:23 End -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
In this week’s Inside Track: Ireland, we’ll be previewing the Grand National Festival from Aintree, assessing Ireland’s big chances at the meeting. Jane Mangan and Barry Geraghty will kick off with a quick look back at the brilliant Easter weekend action from Fairyhouse, before cracking onto Liverpool. Focusing mainly on the Grand National itself, Jane and Barry will delve into the big Irish challenge, previewing the likes of I Am Maximus, Grangeclare West, Nick Rockett, Oscars Brother and many more. Jane and Barry also look at the other big races across the three days on Merseyside, where there are a host of Grade 1 horses running, and finish up with their NAPs for the Aintree Festival and and their 1-2-3-4-5 for the National. 0:00 Intro 0:52 Fairyhouse Easter weekend recap 14:35 G1 Juvenile Hurdle 17:10 G1 William Hill Manifesto Novices’ Chase 18:40 G1 Bowl Chase 20:17 G1 William Hill Hurdle 23:57 G1 William Hill Mildmay Novices' Chase 29:36 G1 Sefton Novices’ Hurdle 36:01 NAPs 40:50 Jane and Barry’s 1-5s 46:02 Outro -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
In this week’s Inside Track: Ireland, we’ll be previewing the Irish Grand National Festival in depth. Barry and Jane will get stuck into three great days at Fairyhouse, with Easter Monday’s Irish Grand National the main event. The guys also preview the Graded action across the two days as well as the high quality handicaps. Alex Dunn then joins the team to give the trading room insight ahead of the weekend’s racing, also providing the prices for Barry and Jane’s NAPs for the Easter weekend. 0:00 Intro 3:10 Irish Grand National Preview – Can the Brits Go Back-to-Back? 6:30 Can Soldier of Milan Stay the Trip? 7:40 Gordon Elliott’s Big Weekend 10:51 G2 Juvenile Hurdle – Is Mange Tout the One to Watch? 12:00 G2 2m4f Hurdle – Barry’s Pick Kowaboomga 12:40 G2 2m4f Chase – Who Stands Out in a Small Field? 14:03 G1 WillowWarm Gold Cup – Sunday Fancies 19:00 G1 Honeysuckle Mares’ Novice Hurdle – Closutton Strength vs UK 20:45 G2 Novice Hurdle Preview 22:15 Saturday Racing – Rybo Handicap 27:00 Each-Way Fancies and NAPs with Prices -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
This week’s episode of Inside Track: Ireland sees Jane and Barry preview a packed period in racing, with a big focus on the upcoming Irish and Aintree Grand Nationals. They’re joined by trainer Paul Nolan, who discusses his career journey, current season, and chances at key spring festivals like Fairyhouse and Punchestown, as well as his position in the William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series. The team also covers major talking points, including Constitution Hill’s impressive performances on the Flat, the loss of Sir Gino, and the tightening Irish Trainers’ Championship race. Looking ahead, they share early selections for both Grand Nationals, assess the strength of the Irish contingent, and preview weekend action at the Curragh, Doncaster, and the Ulster National, finishing with their best bets and NAPs. 0:00 Coming Up 2:50 Paul Nolan Interview Begins 3:50 Barry’s Memories Riding for Nolan – The Fitzhenry Story 6:00 The Story Behind Buying Nibalda 7:00 How Racing Has Changed 8:30 Nolan’s Standout Horses 11:00 His Horses’ Chances This Season 12:45 Exciting Newcomers in the Yard 13:10 Progress in the William Hill Eachway Extra Series 16:40 The Biggest Change in Racing 18:50 Constitution Hill – Current Form Debate 22:00 Sad News on Sir Gino 23:30 Irish Grand National Preview 28:00 Paul Townend’s Big Grand National Decision 29:35 Albert Einstein takes the Gladness Stakes? 33:20 Ulster National Preview 35:00 William Hill Lincoln Preview 36:30 Betting Market Insight with Sam Norris 44:30 Barry’s Nap 45:20 Jane’s Nap -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
In this week’s Inside Track: Ireland Barry Geraghty is joined by Willie Mullins’ assistant trainer David Casey to look back on a dramatic Cheltenham Festival and ahead to Aintree and beyond. Casey reflects on another stellar week for the Closutton team, offering insight into the performances and next steps for stars like Gaelic Warrior, Lossiemouth, King Rasko Grey and Kitzbuhel. The team also nominate their standout rides of the week. There’s analysis of the controversy surrounding race starts at Cheltenham, including the clash involving Nico de Boinville and Declan Queally, and whether similar issues could arise at Aintree. Later, Gavin Cromwell joins to review his Festival runners, including Inothewayurthinkin and Final Orders, and look ahead to Aintree and Punchestown, before William Hill trader Dave Kelner gives a bookmaker’s view on the biggest results and market movers from Cheltenham – as well as the latest on the Grand National betting. 0:00 Intro 1:10 David Casey Interview 1:55 Winning Three of Cheltenham’s Biggest Races 2:55 Gaelic Warrior’s Triumph 3:45 Danny Mullins’ Ride on Kargese 5:15 Kitzbuhel – What Next? 6:10 Arkle on the Agenda for King Rasko Grey? 7:45 Standout Ride of the Week 10:00 Aintree Plans 11:00 Cheltenham Start Controversy Explained 12:20 Nico de Boinville vs Declan Queally 13:20 Will the Same Issues Arise at Aintree? 15:15 Gavin Cromwell Interview 15:40 Inothewayurthinkin – Gold Cup Reaction 17:00 Cromwell’s Cheltenham Runners 19:45 Final Orders Well-in for the Grand National? 21:00 Other Aintree Contenders 22:00 A Dark Horse Lurking in the Topham? 22:50 William Hill Trader Review with Dave Kelner 25:30 Bookmakers’ Toughest Results at Cheltenham 27:00 Grand National Betting Latest 29:00 National Market Movers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
Barry Geraghty and Jane Mangan are coming to you live from Cheltenham Racecourse overlooking the track for a special edition of Inside Track: Ireland. With the first two days of the Cheltenham Festival in the books, Barry and Jane look back on the biggest performances so far — including Lossiemouth’s stunning Champion Hurdle victory, standout rides from Harry Cobden and Danny Mullins, and the dramatic Champion Chase showdown between Il Etait Temps and Majborough. They also look ahead to Gold Cup Day, previewing the key races on Friday and giving their best bets for the final day of the Festival. From the Triumph Hurdle to the William Hill County Hurdle, the Mares’ Hurdle, the Albert Bartlett, and of course the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Barry and Jane give their expert insight, selections and value picks. Featuring horses like Gaelic Warrior, Spillane’s Tower, Dino Blue, Selma De Vary, Proactiv, Karbau, Panic Attack and Doctor Steinberg. 🏇 Barry’s Friday Bet: Dino Blue 🏇 Jane’s Best Bet: Panda Boy If you enjoy the show, subscribe and leave a like for more Cheltenham insight with Inside Track: Ireland. 0:00 LIVE from Cheltenham Racecourse | Inside Track Special 0:26 Cheltenham Days 1–2 Review | Lossiemouth & Festival Highlights 3:01 Cheltenham Champion Chase Review | Il Etait Temps v Majborough 4:34 Cheltenham Champion Bumper Review | The Mourne Rambler Wins 5:31 Cheltenham Friday Preview | Gold Cup Day Begins 5:36 Cheltenham Triumph Hurdle Preview | Mullins’ Big Hand 6:18 Cheltenham County Hurdle Preview | Barry & Jane’s Picks 7:08 Cheltenham Mares’ Hurdle & Albert Bartlett Preview 8:31 Cheltenham Gold Cup Preview + Barry & Jane’s Best Bets --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
The Official 2026 Cheltenham Preview Night brought to you by William Hill, filmed in front of a live audience at Cheltenham Racecourse, features the best insight and most up-to-date horse racing tips for every day of this year’s Festival from an all-star panel of Sir AP McCoy, Barry Geraghty, host Jane Mangan, Leonna Mayor, Ross Brierley and Dave Kelner. Note: all odds correct at the time of recording. 00:00 Coming up/intro Day 1 01:26 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle 09:59 Arkle Novices’ Chase 18:39 Champion Hurdle 26:43 Best of the rest 30:12 NAP of the day Day 2 31:25 Turners Novices’ Hurdle 39:08 Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase 46:55 Queen Mother Champion Chase 53:26 Best of the rest 55:59 NAP of the day Day 3 56:52 Mares’ Hurdle 1:00:46 Stayers’ Hurdle 1:08:16 Ryanair Chase 1:13:16 Best of the rest 1:21:18 NAP of the day Day 4 1:22:36 Gavin Cromwell interview 1:26:46 Triumph Hurdle 1:35:28 William Hill County Hurdle 1:41:31 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle 1:47:50: Cheltenham Gold Cup 1:59:42 Best of the rest 2:03:58 NAP of the Festival Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill on Social Media: Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillRacing 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
The Cheltenham Festival is almost here and who better to have on this week’s Inside Track: Ireland than the man at the heart of Willie Mullins’ operation - David Casey. The Closutton maestro’s assistant trainer brings all the insight, inside info and dark horses for the Festival from the Mullins camp, as well as providing a lots of very strong fancies for Cheltenham. Between Galopin Des Champs, Lossiemouth, Majborough, Fact To File, Mighty Park, Kopek Des Bordes, Gaelic Warrior and so many more, Barry Geraghty and Jane Mangan get the inside scoop on the biggest team going to Cheltenham! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro with Barry Geraghty and Jane Mangan 2:40 David Casey Interview 6:55 Starting Out with Willie Mullins 8:45 How David Casey Became Willie Mullins’ Assistant 12:45 Mullins’ Gold Cup and Ryanair Horses – Galopin Des Champs, Gaelic Warrior, Fact To File 17:00 Can Lossiemouth Win the Champion Hurdle? 18:50 Is the Champion Chase Majborough’s to Lose? 19:40 Could Ballyburn Go for the Stayers’ Hurdle? 22:20 Mares’ Chase – The Leading Contenders 23:35 Which Novice Hurdlers Are Catching the Eye? 27:00 Is Sober the One to Watch in the Turners? 32:02 Bambino Fever – The Exciting Mare 33:00 Which Horse Could Outrun Its Odds? 34:20 The Inside Track on Willie Mullins’ Juveniles 38:30 The Inside Track on the Novice Chasers 41:34 Brown Advisory – Is Final Demand the One? 46:15 Champion Bumper – Is Quiryn the Dark Horse? 48:45 Handicap Races to Watch 52:00 The Dark Horse for Cheltenham 53:15 Cheltenham NAPs with Sam Norris 54:10 Prices on Willie Mullins Horses 59:10 Barry Geraghty’s Cheltenham NAPs 1:00:55 Jane Mangan’s Cheltenham NAPs 1:03:00 Outro --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
In this week’s Inside Track: Ireland, Jane Mangan and Barry Geraghty are joined by special guest, William Hill ambassador Gavin Cromwell. Gavin discusses his leading Cheltenham Festival runners, headed by defending Cheltenham Gold Cup hero, Inothewayurthinkin. Gavin also covers the likes of Stumptown, Only By Night, The Passing Wife, Hello Neighbour and Sixandahalf. The team also react to Constitution Hill’s retirement from Jumps racing, pick out their best bets in the Cheltenham handicaps and give you a Lucky 15 for the Festival! And we also preview Saturday’s card from Navan, with Jane and Barry giving you their NAPs for the day. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:15 Cheltenham Build-Up 3:25 Reaction to the Constitution Hill News 6:30 Champion Hurdle Discussion 8:45 Cheltenham Weights Explained 13:55 Lucky 15 Picks – Part 1 16:30 The Willie Mullins Story 17:00 Lucky 15 Picks – Part 2 18:15 How Is Galopin Des Champs Shaping Up? 20:30 Gavin Cromwell Interview 21:30 Inothewayurthinkin – Gold Cup Chances 26:20 How Many Horses Is Gavin Sending to Cheltenham? 31:40 Flooring Porter Blow 32:40 Other Cheltenham Runners to Watch 36:30 Weekend Racing at Navan 41:00 Barry’s Nap 42:10 Jane’s Nap --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
In this week’s Inside Track: Ireland, Jane Mangan, Barry Geraghty and special guest Lisa O’Neill discuss all the latest news, chat and excitement in the world of national hunt racing. The team discuss the Cheltenham Festival handicap entries, the Grand National weights and get the scoop on all the latest Cheltenham rumours, tips and much more. With Lisa O’Neill on this week’s show, the team also remember Tiger Roll, with O’Neill indelibly linked to the Gigginstown great, having won on him at the 2017 Cheltenham Festival! With a quality weekend of action on the track in Ireland, the team also preview Saturday’s Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse and a host of William Hill-sponsored races at Naas on Sunday. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:55 Reaction to the Gordon Elliott Episode 3:00 Lisa O’Neill - best ever red-headed amatuer jockey! 4:20 The Constitution Hill Question 6:05 What It All Means for Cheltenham 12:20 Aintree Weights – The latest from Liverpool 16:00 The Tiger Roll Story You Haven’t Heard 19:40 The Oscar’s Brother Debate 20:50 Galopin Des Champs vs Gaelic Warrior 25:00 Is Mighty Potter Being Overlooked? 28:00 Bobbyjo Chase – Cheltenham Clues 32:00 Naas Sunday – What We can look forward to 35:00 William Hill Bet Builder Chase Preview 37:50 Nas Na Riogh Handicap – The Angle to Watch 39:45 NAPs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
This week’s Inside Track: Ireland is something a little bit special. Jane Mangan and Barry Geraghty hit the road to visit one of Ireland’s modern great trainers - Gordon Elliott. The team discuss Elliott’s upbringing, how he got into racing, and what first got him going as a trainer. Covering the likes of Silver Birch, Don Cossack and much more, Elliott opens up like he never has before. He also speaks candidly on the controversial moment that marred his career in 2021, as well as offering an intriguing insight into Michael and Eddie O’Leary. And of course, the team also discuss Elliott’s big Cheltenham hopes for this March. Brighterdaysahead, Romeo Coolio, El Cairos, Teahupoo, Honesty Policy, Wodhooh, and some darker ones for viewers’ notepads. Sit back and enjoy Gordon Elliott as you’ve never seen him before. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:00 Growing Up 7:05 Getting His Start 9:05 Martin Pipe 13:00 First Year of Training 16:00 The Silver Birch Story 22:10 The Summerhill Community 22:50 Meeting Michael and Eddie O’Leary 28:30 10 Years Since Don Cossack 32:30 Losing Five Cheltenham Winners in One Week 34:50 Gordon’s Work Ethic and Mentality 40:30 Gordon’s Jockeys 43:10 Jack Kennedy 47:20 Building Cullentra House Stables 52:20 Cheltenham Squad 53:00 Brighterdaysahead 54:06 Ballyfad 54:50 El Cairos 56:55 Romeo Coolio 59:55 Teahupoo 1:01:40 Honesty Policy 1:02:55 Other Potential Cheltenham Horses 1:06:38 Wodhooh 1:08:40 The Local GAA Team --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland
After two brilliant days racing at the Dublin Racing Festival, Jane Mangan and Barry Geraghty are here to review all the key action from Leopardstown and look ahead to the weekend’s Irish racing. The performances of Fact To File, Majborough, Brighterdaysahead and all the big names go under our experts’ microscope as they look at what impacts the DRF has had on the main Cheltenham Festival betting markets. The team also pick one horse each who ran at the DRF who they think will go on to win at Cheltenham next month. Jane and Barry also look forward to the weekend’s action from Naas as well as the William Hill Boyne Hurdle card from Navan, giving you their all-important NAPs for the meeting. Race previews begin from 6:10 Timestamps: 06:58 Irish Arkle 14:06 Irish Gold Cup 24:26 Dublin Chase 28:20 Irish Champion Hurdle 35:40 Naps and other races --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
We’re gearing up for one of the biggest weekends in the Irish National Hunt calendar with two days of top-class action at Leopardstown for the Dublin Racing Festival. In this first preview episode of Inside Track: Ireland, Jane Mangan and Barry Geraghty open the show by reflecting on their long-standing relationship and a remarkable shared racing memory, as Barry recalls riding Monty’s Pass, the Grand National winner famously trained by Jane’s father Jimmy Mangan. From there, the pair turn their attention to the Dublin Racing Festival, previewing the weekend’s big Grade 1 races and key contenders. Jane and Barry are also joined by Andy Holding to preview the festival, providing tips, insights and the all-important NAPs. Race previews begin from 6:10 Timestamps: 06:58 Irish Arkle 14:06 Irish Gold Cup 24:26 Dublin Chase 28:20 Irish Champion Hurdle 35:40 Naps and other races --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly
In Episode 1 of Inside Track: Ireland, we go inside Fairwood Stables in Tinahely with leading National Hunt trainer Philip Rothwell, experiencing the rhythm and reality of a working Irish training yard. From first lot at dawn to the final canter up the hill, Rothwell walks us through the daily routine that underpins his operation. He explains how a 70-horse yard is run with precision, why hill gallops remain central to his training philosophy, and how lessons learned working under Willie Mullins and Aidan O’Brien helped shape his own system. The episode also follows Rothwell’s push for success in the William Hill Each-Way Extra Challenge Series, an initiative he believes is hugely important for intermediate yards. With meaningful prize money on offer and returns shared across trainer, jockey and staff, the series provides both motivation and exposure at a critical level of the sport. With rare access, this episode sets the tone for Inside Track: Ireland, a series focused on the people and processes that drive grassroots Irish racing every morning of the week.
