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The Racing Pod

by OTB Sports

Join John Duggan and Johnny Ward every Friday during the National Hunt and Flat seasons for expert analysis, in-depth race previews, tips, stories, interviews and more

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  1. The Racing Pod: Constitution River Set for Irish Champion Stakes Rematch at Leopardstown

    John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of The Racing Pod to preview all of the weekends racing action including the upcoming action at Leopardstown. We'll also get all the biggest tips and odds from William Hill's Alex Dunn. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball, with William Hill. 18+...

  2. THE RACING POD BONUS: In conversation with Aidan O'Brien | OFF THE BALL

    Speaking ahead of Irish Champions Weekend at Leopardstown and the Curragh on September 12th and 13th, trainer Aidan O’Brien talked to John Duggan about his success, the team around him and the upcoming Champions Weekend. Horse Racing on Off The Ball with William Hill

  3. THE RACING POD | A visit to Aidan O’Brien’s yard | Galopin des Champs has passed away | Johnny Ward’s Charity bet

    John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for this week’s Racing Pod, as the sad news that Galopin des Champs has passed away is still fresh in the memories, while John also has some positive discussions around his recent visit to Aidan O’Brien’s yard! The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill....

  4. THE RACING POD | Galopin Des Champs retires! | Johnny Ward’s Charity Bet | OFF THE BALL

    The Racing Pod is back with John Duggan and Johnny Ward, after the news that trainer Willie Mullins has retired Galopin Des Champs! The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

  5. THE RACING POD | City of York Stakes & Curragh preview! | Johnny Ward Charity Bet!

    John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of the Racing Pod and this week, they talk all things City of York Stakes and the Curragh racing festivals! The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

  6. THE RACING POD | Newbury and Dundalk previews | Johnny Ward | OFF THE BALL

    The Racing Pod is back with John Duggan and Johnny Ward and on this weeks agenda is previews of the Newbury and Dundalk races this Saturday as well as the Curragh on Sunday, and Sam Norris from William Hill gives us the latest on the odds for the weekend of racing. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball…

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  7. THE RACING POD: "The trainer's more important than the jockey!" | Shergar Cup

    Thom Malone joins Johnny Ward for this week’s Racing Pod, where they reminisce on the action in Galway and look forward to this weekend's Shergar Cup at the famous Berkshire track. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

  8. THE RACING POD | Galway Races Review | "He'll find a race for any horse" | OFF THE BALL

    Johnny Ward joins Thom Malone for this week’s Racing Pod, where they look back at the Galway races, also providing insights and previews for this weekend's handicaps. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

  9. THE RACING POD LIVE: Galway Races Special! | Joe Canning, Barry Gerraghty, Conor O'Dwyer join Johnny Ward and John Duggan

    The Galway races are upon us and thanks to our sponsors William Hill, the Racing Pod has travelled to Mary Mullens bar in Galway for a very special show. Joe Canning, Barry Gerraghty and Conor O'Dwyer joined John Duggan and Johnny Ward for live tips and previews along with never heard before...

  10. The Racing Pod LIVE: Galway Races Preview | OFF THE BALL

    John Duggan is joined in studio by Johnny Ward for a special edition of the Racing Pod as they look ahead to next week's Galway Races. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

  11. THE RACING POD | Irish Oaks Preview! | Gavin Cromwell stable tour!

    John Duggan is back alongside Johnny Ward for this week’s Racing Pod, where they look ahead to all the weekend’s action and interview Gavin Cromwell at his stable. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

  12. THE RACING POD: "There wouldn't be too many better racecourses on the flats" | Naming racehorses

    John Duggan and Johnny Ward bring you all the latest racing news as we look ahead to this week's action. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ See gamblingcare.ie

  13. THE RACING POD| It’s a very pressurised game!” | Sandown & Naas preview! | Johnny Ward’s Charity bet!

    John Duggan is back alongside Johnny Ward for this week’s Racing Pod, where they look ahead to all the weekend’s action. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

  14. THE RACING POD | “This will be his Cup Final!” | The Curragh and Irish Derby preview

    John Duggan is back alongside Johnny Ward for this week’s Racing Pod, where they look ahead to all the weekend’s action. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

  15. THE RACING POD | “There are millions of narratives to this race!” | Royal Ascot reaction and preview

    John Duggan is back alongside Johnny Ward for this week’s Racing Pod, as the Royal Ascot is underway The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

  16. THE RACING POD | The Epsom Derby and VAR in horse racing? | Royal Ascot Preview

    John Duggan is back in studio alongside Johnny Ward for this week’s Racing Pod, as the Royal Ascot takes place throughout the week next week! The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

  17. The Racing Pod | Epsom Derby preview | Johnny Ward’s Charity Bet!

    John Duggan and Johnny Ward bring you all the latest racing news as we look ahead to this weeks action. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball, with William Hill. 18+ See gamblingcare.ie

  18. The Racing Pod: "Listowel is a hell of a place to go" | Carlisle Preview | Off The Ball

    John Duggan and Thom Malone bring you all the latest racing news as we look ahead to this weeks action. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball, with William Hill. 18+ See gamblingcare.ie

  19. THE PUNCHESTOWN SHOW: Day Four | Thom Malone, Johnny Ward and Donn McClean

    It's day four of the Punchestown racing festival and our panel of racing experts are back to give the final look at the action from the courses. Horse Racing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

  20. THE PUNCHESTOWN SHOW: Day Three with John Duggan and Donn McClean

    It's day three of the Punchestown show and John Duggan and Thom Malone are here to give us all the latest action from the course. Racing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

  21. THE PUNCHESTOWN SHOW: Day Two | It's Gold Cup Day! | Johnny Ward & Thom Malone

    Johnny Ward and Thom Malone are with us for day two of the Punchestown Racing festival as we look ahead to the Ladbrokes Punchestown Cold Cup race. Racing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

  22. Punchestown Racing Show Day One: John Duggan and Thom Malone

    It's day one of the Punchestown show and John Duggan and Thom Malone are here to give us all the latest action from the course. Racing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ seegamblingcare.ie

  23. The Racing Pod: Punchestown is upon us | "I've never seen a race horse like Jonbon" | Off The Ball

    John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of the Racing Pod and this week, they talk all things Punchestown as we gear up to next weeks racing festival. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

  24. PHILIP ROTHWELL: ’It’s a great time to get involved in jumps racing!’ | THE RACING POD

    Trainer Philip Rothwell joins John Duggan and Thom Malone in studio for a very special edition of The Racing Pod this week! The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

  25. The Racing Pod | Grand National Time at Fairyhouse | Off the Ball

    John Duggan is joined on the line by Thom Malone to discuss the Fairyhouse racing festival, which culminates with tomorrow's Grand National. with thanks to William Hill

  26. The Racing Pod: The run up to the Grand National | Previews of Doncaster, Meydan and the Curragh | Off The Ball

    John Duggan and Thom Malone are back to preview all the weekends racing action including Doncaster, Meydan and the Curragh as well as looking ahead to the Irish Grand National on Easter weekend. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

  27. The Racing Pod: "It was exactly how Cheltenham should be" | 5 Eye Catchers from Cheltenham | Off The Ball

    John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back to review an incredible Cheltenham Festival and to preview all the upcoming action from Navan, Naas, Newbury and Limerick The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

  28. CHELTENHAM FINAL DAY: ‘It turned out to be a one-horse race!’ | History in the Gold Cup | JOHN DUGGAN

    Off The Ball’s John Duggan joins Eoin Sheahan live from Cheltenham as Paul Townend made history by becoming the first jockey to win the Champion Chase, Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup in the same year, setting a record of five Gold Cups as a jockey. Hear from Townend, as well as trainer Willie…

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  29. THE CHELTENHAM SHOW: Day Four with John Duggan LIVE from Cheltenham, Johnny Ward and Donn Mclean

    It's day four of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 and John Duggan who is live at the tracks is alongside Johnny Ward and Donn Mclean to bring you all the action today including market moves, NAPS and all the action coming up across the week. Racing On Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill.…

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  30. CHELTENHAM DAY THREE: ‘It’s been a strange 24 hours!’ | Davy Russell’s ‘brokered peace’ | JOHN DUGGAN

    Off The Ball’s John Duggan joins Eoin Sheahan live from Cheltenham where Davy Russell has ‘brokered a peace’ between Declan Queally and Nico de Boinville, while there’s been a few surprises on the track on day three of the festival. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet...

  31. THE CHELTENHAM SHOW: Day Three with John Duggan LIVE from Cheltenham, Johnny Ward and Donn Mclean

    It's day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 and John Duggan who is live at the tracks is alongside Johnny Ward and Donn Mclean to bring you all the action today including market moves, NAPS and all the action coming up across the week. Racing On Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill....

  32. CHELTENHAM DAY TWO: ‘I’ve never heard anything like this in 24 years of coming here!’ | JOHN DUGGAN

    John Duggan joins Eoin Sheahan live on the line from Cheltenham after day two of the Cheltenham Festival as Declan Queally and Nico de Boinville were the centre of controversy after the Irish rider accused the English rider of racial abuse. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ |...

  33. THE CHELTENHAM SHOW: Day Two with John Duggan LIVE from Cheltenham, Johnny Ward and Thom Malone

    It's day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 and John Duggan who is live at the tracks is alongside Johnny Ward and Thom Malone to bring you all the action today and across the week. Racing On Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

  34. CHELTENHAM DAY ONE: ‘I was probably on the best horse in the race!’ | Four in a row for Lossiemouth | JOHN DUGGAN

    Off The Ball’s John Duggan joins Eoin Sheahan on the line live from the Cheltenham Festival to reflect on the first day of the biggest week in horse racing! The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

  35. THE CHELTENHAM SHOW: Day One with John Duggan LIVE from Cheltenham, Johnny Ward and Thom Malone

    It's day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 and John Duggan who is live at the tracks is alongside Johnny Ward and Thom Malone to bring you all the action today and across the week. Racing On Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

  36. BUMPER CHELTENHAM PREVIEW: ‘NOTHING compares to Cheltenham!’ | The Racing Pod | OFF THE BALL

    John Duggan is joined by Johnny Ward to look ahead to the BIGGEST week in the racing calendar - The Cheltenham Festival! You’ll also hear from AP McCoy, amongst others, within this preview, after they caught up with John over the last week! The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

  37. AP McCOY: ‘This year’s Gold Cup is probably as open as I can remember!’ | CHELTENHAM PREVIEW

    20 time champion jumps jockey and rider of over 4000 winners, AP McCoy - exclusively previews the 2026 Cheltenham Festival with John Duggan. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

  38. BARRY GERAGHTY: ’This is our Olympics!’ | What it’s like to win a Gold Cup | CHELTENHAM PREVIEW

    43 time Cheltenham Festival winning jockey and William Hill ambassador Barry Geraghty exclusively previews the 2026 Cheltenham Festival with John Duggan. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

  39. JANE MANGAN: ‘From Cork to Cheltenham…’ | Gold Cup picks | CHELTENHAM PREVIEW

    Former jockey, current TV Presenter and William Hill ambassador Jane Mangan exclusively previews the 2026 Cheltenham Festival with John Duggan. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | ⁠http://GamblingCare.ie⁠

  40. The Racing Pod: The Countdown to Cheltenham! | JD & Johnny's racing memories | Fairyhouse Preview

    John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of The Racing pod where they start the countdown to Cheltenham, reminisced on their favourite racing memories and previewed this weekends action in Fairyhouse. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18 + see...

  41. The Racing Pod: Weather wreaks havoc on courses | Ante Post Markets at Cheltenham | Gowran Preview

    Johnny Ward and Thom Malone bring you another episode of the Racing Pod where they preview all the weekends races, and chat through all the action, tips and betting ahead of the weekend. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill 18 + see gamblingcare.ie

  42. THE RACING POD: Dublin Racing Festival review | Newbury preview | Johnny Ward’s Charity Bet

    John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for this week’s Racing Pod, looking ahead to the weekend’s racing, as well as the top stories from the week around the yards. They are also joined by Alex Dunn from William Hill. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly |...

  43. THE RACING POD: ‘You have memories for a lifetime’ | Irish Champion hurdle picks | Johnny Ward’s Charity Bet

    John Duggan is joined in studio by Johnny Ward for this week’s Racing Pod. They are also joined by William Hill’s Sam Norris. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

  44. The Racing Pod | “This race is a cracker!” | Cheltenham Trials Day & Doncaster preview!

    John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another week of the Racing pod, brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

  45. THE RACING POD: ‘Cheltenham’s not that far away… I don’t know who’ll turn up!’ | Johnny Ward’s Charity Bet

    John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for this week’s Racing Pod, looking ahead to the weekend’s racing, as well as the top stories from the week around the yards. They are also joined by Alex Dunn from William Hill. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly |...

  46. THE RACING POD: ‘In the words of Lloyd Christmas…’ | Festive racing festivals recap | Thom Malone’s Charity Bet

    Johnny Ward is joined in studio by Thom Malone to reflect on the festive racing and look ahead to this weekend’s races. They are also joined by William Hill’s Dave Kelner. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

  47. The Racing Pod: “It’s been a magical Christmas” | Christmas Festivals Day 4 | Leopardstown & Limerick

    John Duggan and Johnny Ward are joined by Chief Racing Writer with the Sunday Times Donn McClean for the final day of the Christmas Festival Racing, including all the action at Leopardstown and beyond. They’ll run you through all of today’s riders and reflect on a great week of horse racing. You...

  48. THE RACING POD: “I’m going to make a mad selection for a HUGE price!” | Leopardstown Day 2

    Day 2 of the Christmas races are upon us at Leopardstown and John Duggan, Johnny Ward and Thom Malone are here to run you through all the riders. The Racing Pod with William Hill. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly.

  49. THE RACING POD: Stephen’s Day Special | King George preview | Johnny Ward’s big win | Stephen’s Day picks!

    John Duggan and Johnny Ward are joined by Chief Racing Writer with the Sunday Times Donn McClean for the first of four Racing Pod specials over the Christmas period, dropping at 10:30 for the next three mornings. In today's episode, Johnny Ward has a big win of the track, before the lads preview...

  50. THE RACING POD: Ascott & Thurles Preview | Longest priced winner ever? | Charity bet

    John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of The Racing Pod where they'll discuss the history that was made in the opener at Exeter on Thursday when Blowers became the longest-priced winner in UK at 300-1 as well as a preview of all the action at Ascott & Thurles including the Long...

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