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. 4d ago

    Aintree, Naas & Gowran Park Preview | JJ Slevin interview | Inside Track: Ireland Ep. 33

    This week's Inside Track: Ireland looks ahead to a busy weekend of National Hunt racing, with Thom Malone joined by Lisa O'Neill and trader Sam Norris. The panel focus on three meetings - Gowran Park, two graded races at Aintree (Saturday) and Naas (Sunday), with four races providing the main talking points. They assess the leading contenders, discuss the form and identify horses who could make an impression as the National Hunt season gathers momentum. We catch up with multiple Grade 1-winning jockey JJ Slevin to discuss his association with Team Green, the success of Home By The Lee in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham, and how Joseph O'Brien's National Hunt team is shaping up for the season ahead. JJ also shares his thoughts on the horses we should be keeping an eye on over the coming months. We look back at the talking points from Down Royal, including the ground conditions and Gordon Elliott's decision to withdraw a number of runners.  In our NAPs section, Thom and Lisa are riding high - and offering more great tips - after landing their picks, last week. Chapters 00:00 - Coming Up 00:35 - Introduction with Thom, Barry and Lisa 2:55 - Looking back at Down Royal 10:40 - Gowran Park 16:40 - Two big races at Aintree 25:10 - Racing at Naas 39:00 - Quickfire questions 40:15 - NAPs 41:15 - JJ Slevin interview 56:00 - 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

  2. Oct 29

    Down Royal Festival & Champion Chase Preview | Inside Track: Ireland Ep. 32

    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

  3. Oct 23

    Noel Meade: 50 Years of Winners, Rivalries & Racing Legends | In Conversation

    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

  4. Oct 16

    “Best of the Best” | Munster National, Leopardstown AutumnFest & Ascot Champions Day | Inside Track: Ireland Ep. 30

    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. Chapters00:00 - 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

  5. Oct 9

    “Superpower shootout” | Flat season finalé and National Hunt returns | Inside Track: Ireland Ep29

    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 Up00:30 - Introduction with Jane and Barry04:28 - Naas preview13:40 - Fairyhouse - Return of the Jumps17:56 - National Hunt returns in Cork22:28 - Dewhurst Stakes: Coolmore vs. Godolphin27:13 - Quickfire Questions for Barry & Paddy30:02 - William Hill Market Movers31:00 - NAPs34:00 - Mystery Horse38:12 - 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

  6. Oct 2

    Kevin O'Ryan: “Fear of Failure Drives Me” | Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation

    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

  7. Sep 21

    The Kerry National is wide open | Listowel Harvest Festival Preview | Inside Track: Ireland Ep27

    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

  8. Sep 11

    Seven Group 1s, Two Incredible Days | Irish Champions Festival | ITI Ep26

    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

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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
    34
  • Rating
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    © William Hill Ireland
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