Inside Track: Ireland

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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

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Punchestown Festival Preview | Inside Track: Ireland Ep15

    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

    1hr 5min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Barry Connell Punchestown Festival Preview Special | Inside Track: Ireland Ep 14

    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 Show1:45 Connell’s Early Life and Racing Influences5:30 Starting out as a Jockey at 3010:30 Inside the Team at Boherbaun12:20 Building Boherbaun Stables15:00 Balancing Business and Racing17:00 Keeping Horses Calm and Stress-Free20:00 The Boherbaun Edge21:40 What Happened to William Munny This Season?24:30 Each To Their Own25:30 Marine Nationale – The Star Horse29:00 Can Marine Nationale Emulate Badsworth Boy?30:45 Why Punchestown Suits Marine Nationale33:00 Media Perception of Connell’s Yard35:00 Can Marine Win Multiple Champion Chases?36:30 Marine Nationale – Current Form38:30 How the Yard Punches Above Its Weight41:00 Final Thoughts---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media:📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland”📲X - / williamhillire📲 Instagram - / williamhillIrelandSubscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly Gamblecare.ie

    42 min

  3. 16 APR

    2026 Flat Season Preview | Emmet McNamara & Jane Mangan | Inside Track: Ireland Ep13

    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

    1hr 1min

  4. 8 APR

    Grand National Preview! Inside Track: Ireland | Episode 12

    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 Hurdle17:10 G1 William Hill Manifesto Novices’ Chase18:40 G1 Bowl Chase20:17 G1 William Hill Hurdle23:57 G1 William Hill Mildmay Novices' Chase29:36 G1 Sefton Novices’ Hurdle36:01 NAPs40:50 Jane and Barry’s 1-5s46:02 Outro --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media:📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland”📲X - / williamhillire📲 Instagram - / williamhillIrelandSubscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland18+ | Please gamble responsibly

    48 min

  5. 3 APR

    Irish Grand National Festival Preview | Inside Track: Ireland Ep 11

    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

    36 min

  6. 27 MAR

    Constitution Hill Review & Irish, Aintree National Preview | Paul Nolan | ITI Ep 10

    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

    48 min

  7. 20 MAR

    Cheltenham Fallout & Aintree Plans for Willie Mullins & Gavin Cromwell | Inside Track: Ireland Ep 9

    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

    31 min

  8. 12 MAR

    Cheltenham LIVE: Gold Cup Day Preview from Barry Geraghty & Jane Mangan | Inside Track: Ireland Ep 8

    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

    11 min
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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

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  • Creator
    William Hill Ireland
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © William Hill Ireland
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    Inside Track: Ireland

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