Inside Track: Ireland

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
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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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