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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

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 TIMESTAMPS0:00 Coming Up0:31 Welcome0:50 Why Galway Week Is So Special3:05 What's Coming Up3:18 Why Galway's Mixed Meetings Matter5:12 Why Some Riders Love Galway7:40 Why Galway Is Such A Difficult Track11:21 Tuesday: Galway Mile Preview15:49 Wednesday: Galway Plate Preview21:57 Thursday: Galway Hurdle Preview29:26 Goodwood Cup Preview34:49 Sussex Stakes Preview37:49 Can Bow Echo Do It Again?40:17 Quickfire Questions42:06 Naps & Best Bets43:05 Wrap Up--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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+| 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