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Inside Track: Ireland

William Hill Ireland
Gaelic Football
Gaelic Games
Hurling
All-Ireland Championship
Cork
Cheltenham Festival
Kerry
All-Ireland Finals
Kerry GAA
Kilkenny
Derry
Tipperary Hurling
All-Ireland Football Final
GAA
Meath
Ciarán Whelan
Armagh
All-Ireland Hurling Final
Provincial Championships
Marc Ó Sé

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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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 c... more

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 Fe... more

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... more

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 Raci... more

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Recent Guests

Donn McClean
Racing TV analyst
Episode: Punchestown Festival Preview | Inside Track: Ireland Ep15
Paddy Flood
Former jockey
Episode: Punchestown Festival Preview | Inside Track: Ireland Ep15
Alex Donn
William Hill trader
William Hill
Episode: Punchestown Festival Preview | Inside Track: Ireland Ep15
Barry Connell
Horse trainer and businessman
Connell Stable / Boerban Stables
Episode: Barry Connell Punchestown Festival Preview Special | Inside Track: Ireland Ep 14
Emmet McNamara
Epsom Derby-winning jockey and former Ballydoyle rider
Jockey
Episode: 2026 Flat Season Preview | Emmet McNamara & Jane Mangan | Inside Track: Ireland Ep13
Alex Dunn
William Hill trader / analyst
William Hill
Episode: Irish Grand National Festival Preview | Inside Track: Ireland Ep 11
Paul Nolan
Wexford-based National Hunt trainer
Nolan Racing Stables (Wexford)
Episode: Constitution Hill Review & Irish, Aintree National Preview | Paul Nolan | ITI Ep 10
Sam Norris
Analyst from William Hill
William Hill
Episode: Constitution Hill Review & Irish, Aintree National Preview | Paul Nolan | ITI Ep 10
David Casey
Assistant trainer to Willie Mullins, close to Closutton yard operations
Willie Mullins Racing, Closutton
Episode: Willie Mullins Cheltenham Preview with David Casey | Inside Track: Ireland Ep 7

Hosts

Jane Mangan
Host with Inside Track Ireland / Inside Track: Ireland; extensive background in Irish racing broadcasting and analysis
Barry Geraghty
Co-host; former jockey providing expert analysis and wagering perspective

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Great new podcast

    Really enjoying this new podcast. Great guests and a really interesting chat with each. Dave asks really tough questions and great to see a side of Lee that we haven’t seen before.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BarneyXV
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Excellent honest player insight.

    Really enjoying the honest player insight and stories. McIntyre is excellent also.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barrythebeancounter
    Ireland2 years ago
  • You have stolen the name from the Leeds United Podcast The Square Ball

    Absolute poor podcast stolen the name of the Leeds United Podcast The Square Ball which has been around for years get it in the bin or change the name

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DD-LUFC
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Stolen name

    You can’t just ride off the coat tales of The Square Ball Podcast FFS! Come up with your own name 🤬

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    EYEBALL119
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Square Ball

    Great first episode, looking forward to hearing more in the coming weeks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skybluedub
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Punchestown Festival Preview | Inside Track: Ireland Ep15
Q: Which horse is considered the standout bet going into day one's feature race, the Champion Chase, and why?
The consensus leans toward Majborough as a standout due to his pace and potential for a strong front-running display, though Marine Nationale and Il Etait Temps are strong contenders; the discussion highlights the race as a tactical conundrum with several viable angles depending on the ground and early fractions.
Punchestown Festival Preview | Inside Track: Ireland Ep15
Q: Who's most likely to restore their Cheltenham reputations at Punchestown?
Donn McClean and Paddy Flood both suggest that the top contenders, particularly in the Gold Cup rematch (Gaelic Warrior vs Fact To File), will define the narrative, with Fact To File perhaps gathering momentum if the ground suits and he stays sound; there is a sense of a close, two-horse balance with the others needing to raise their game.
Grand National Preview! Inside Track: Ireland | Episode 12
Q: Sam, how much do you enjoy relish or how do you approach entries? Is it one that you enjoy or one that you prefer to avoid?
Sam explains that the Grand National is a unique, highly anticipated race for trading, with money spread across all runners; the market dynamics and volume make it an exceptional event for bookmakers and bettors alike.
Constitution Hill Review & Irish, Aintree National Preview | Paul Nolan | ITI Ep 10
Q: What is the biggest change you've seen in Irish racing in your time?
Paul Nolan highlights the day-to-day growth of the yard's administration and paperwork, noting how the office workload has intensified with more horses and more complex logistics, like Cheltenham entries, which has changed the routine for trainers.
DRF Review, Cheltenham Latest + William Hill Boyne Hurdle Tips w. Barry Geraghty and Jane Mangan | Inside Track: Ireland Ep 3
Q: Can you remember any day in your career where you felt like immense pressure?
Barry recalls the pressure he felt while riding Sprinter Sacre, emphasizing that the excitement of the event might have led him to overthink it.

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Two hosts bring insider access to Irish racing, pairing in-depth race previews with betting angles and behind-the-scenes trading commentary. Episodes routinely blend analysis of major meetings (Dublin Racing Festival, Cheltenham, Aintree) with practical betting guidance, market moves, and stories from trainers, jockeys, and industry insiders. A standout element is the collaboration with William Hill Ireland, which provides live odds context and branded betting insights, creating a steady thread that appeals to serious punters and industry observers alike.

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Recent guests on Inside Track: Ireland include:

1. Donn McClean
2. Paddy Flood
3. Alex Donn
4. Barry Connell
5. Emmet McNamara
6. Alex Dunn
7. Paul Nolan
8. Sam Norris

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