Inside Track: Ireland

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”
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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.

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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.

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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

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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!

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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’.  

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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

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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

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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

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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
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