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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Mullins as Cheltenham draws to a close!The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
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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. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie
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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 responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ieThis week's live League Of Ireland commentary comes from Inchicore on Friday night as St. Patricks Athletic host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Phil Egan will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm, and kick off at 7-45.
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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. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie
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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+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ieThis week's live League Of Ireland commentary comes from Inchicore on Friday night as St. Patricks Athletic host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Phil Egan will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm, and kick off at 7-45.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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 gamblincare.ie
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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
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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 | http://GamblingCare.ie
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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
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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
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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 | http://GamblingCare.ie
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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
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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 can listen LIVE from 10.30AM every morning this week wherever you get your podcasts, the GoLoud App, Apple or Spotify. The Racing Pod with William Hill. 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly.
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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.
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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 the day's action along with their Stephen’s Day Picks.The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ See gamblingcare.ie
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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 Walk Hurdle. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ See gamblingcare.ie
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THE RACING POD: Tingle Creek Chase preview | What to do with Constitution Hill? | Charity Bet
Johnny Ward and John Duggan are in studio for this week's Racing Pod, looking ahead to the Tingle Creek Chase among other races this weekend. Sam Norris of William Hill joins them later to discuss the odds on favourites for the weekend's action.The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
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THE RACING POD | "It’s a big betting race!” | Newbury preview | Constitution Hill back!
Johnny Ward brings you this weeks racing pod alongside Donn McClean where they preview all of the weekends action! The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill 18+ see gamblingcare.ie
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THE RACING POD: Ireland's Champion Amateur Jockey & Grand National Winner Patrick Mullins | OFF THE BALL
ohn Duggan is joined in studio by Grand National winner and Ireland's Champion Amateur Jockey Patrick Mullins for a very special edition of the Racing Pod. Patrick talks about his experiences winning the Grand National at Aintree with his father, Willie Mullins, as well as experience being Ireland's Champion Amateur Jockey for the 15th time in his career. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie
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THE RACING POD: The 100th Episode! | Big Future For Champion Flat Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle
It's the one hundredth episode of the racing pod and John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back to preview the weekends racing action and to chat about Dylan Browne McMonagle winning champion flat jockey The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie
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The Racing Pod: Tiernan Power Roche on his role models and his future ambitions | Cheltenham Preview
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of the Racing Pod and this week they are joined by jockey and current leading rider in the William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series, Tiernan Power Roche who spoke about his role model jockey's and his future ambitions in his career. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18 + see gamblingcare.ie
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The Racing Pod: Champions Day Racing Preview and Ascot Tips | Delacroix and Ombudsman clash again in Champion Stakes
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of The Racing Pod where this week they'll preview the upcoming action at Ascot. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie
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THE RACING POD: Daryz pips Minnie Hauk to Arc win | Johnny Wards Runner in the William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back to go through all the action from the upcoming racing this weekend.The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie
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The Racing Pod: 2025 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp | Minnie Hauk Favourite To Win
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of The Racing Pod where they'll preview this weekends racing action including the 2025 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ See gamblingcare.ie
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THE RACING POD: The day Johnny Ward's horse won, but he wasn't on it! | Johnny Ward's Charity Bet
Johnny Ward joins John Duggan for this week's Racing Pod, looking ahead to the weekend's racing action, as well as discussing the pros and cons of horse ownership and being part of a syndicate. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
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THE RACING POD: Horse racing to take place on Good Friday for the first time! | Johnny Ward's Charity bet
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for this week's Racing Pod as it was announced that the Curragh will host the first ever Good Friday racing in Ireland in 2026.Sam Norris of William Hill also joins the lads. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
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Episode 93 of The Racing Pod | The Champions Festival | Johnny & JD look ahead to Leopardstown
On this weeks episode of The Racing Pod, Johnny Ward and John Duggan preview a huge weekend of racing with The Champions Festival and Leopardstown. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+| Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
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Trainer and Jockey Johnny Murtagh | The Racing Pod
For this week's racing pod, trainer and former jockey Johnny Murtagh joins John Duggan in a year where he's had 36 winners and 118 horses place.With thanks to William Hill
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THE RACING POD: Remembering Pat Smullen | Thurles Racecourse to reopen for the remainder of the season
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another week of the Racing Pod where they'll preview the weekends racing action.The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ See gamblingcare.ie
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The Racing pod | "The Most Picturesque Racecourse in the Country!"
John Duggan is joined by Johnny Ward for this week's edition of the Racing Pod. Johnny, live from Killarney, talks all things racing in the Kingdom, as well as a preview for this weekend's action at the Curragh. With thanks to William Hill
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THE RACING POD: Disappointing Crowds at Leopardstown | "A Two Year Old Filly !? It's Extraordinary!"
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back with another episode of The Racing Pod to preview all the weekends racing action, and we'll hear from William Hills Sam Norris who'll give us all the tips for the upcoming races.
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A very special update from Off The Ball
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THE RACING POD: How much it would cost to save Thurles | Thom Malone's Charity bet
Johnny Ward and Thom Malone are back for another episode of The Racing Pod where they continue to look at the fallout from Thurles' closer, while Thom also gives his tips ahead of the race weekend.. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill | 18+ | See gamblingcare.ie
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THE RACING POD: The End Of An Era For Irish Racecourses | Reaction To The News From Thurles
Johnny Ward and Thom Malone are back for another episode of The Racing Pod where they'll discuss today's breaking news that Thurles Racecourse, Ireland’s only privately owned racecourse, has closed with immediate effect.The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ See gamblingcare.ie
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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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