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The Racing Pod

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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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THE RACING POD: "There wouldn't be too many better racecourses on the flats" | Naming racehorses 10.07.2026 36:56

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

THE RACING POD| It’s a very pressurised game!” | Sandown & Naas preview! | Johnny Ward’s Charity bet! 03.07.2026 34:49

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

THE RACING POD | “This will be his Cup Final!” | The Curragh and Irish Derby preview 26.06.2026 36:34

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

THE RACING POD | “There are millions of narratives to this race!” | Royal Ascot reaction and preview 19.06.2026 41:52

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

THE RACING POD | The Epsom Derby and VAR in horse racing? | Royal Ascot Preview 12.06.2026 37:55

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  

The Racing Pod | Epsom Derby preview | Johnny Ward’s Charity Bet! 05.06.2026 36:36

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

The Racing Pod: "Listowel is a hell of a place to go" | Carlisle Preview | Off The Ball 29.05.2026 41:54

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

THE PUNCHESTOWN SHOW: Day Four | Thom Malone, Johnny Ward and Donn McClean 01.05.2026 38:50

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

THE PUNCHESTOWN SHOW: Day Three with John Duggan and Donn McClean 30.04.2026 23:36

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

THE PUNCHESTOWN SHOW: Day Two | It's Gold Cup Day! | Johnny Ward & Thom Malone 29.04.2026 43:35

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

Punchestown Racing Show Day One: John Duggan and Thom Malone 28.04.2026 34:55

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

The Racing Pod: Punchestown is upon us | "I've never seen a race horse like Jonbon" | Off The Ball 24.04.2026 40:25

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

PHILIP ROTHWELL: ’It’s a great time to get involved in jumps racing!’ | THE RACING POD 17.04.2026 46:56

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

The Racing Pod | Grand National Time at Fairyhouse | Off the Ball 05.04.2026 32:29

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

The Racing Pod: The run up to the Grand National | Previews of Doncaster, Meydan and the Curragh | Off The Ball 27.03.2026 39:46

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

The Racing Pod: "It was exactly how Cheltenham should be" | 5 Eye Catchers from Cheltenham | Off The Ball 20.03.2026 42:52

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

CHELTENHAM FINAL DAY: ‘It turned out to be a one-horse race!’ | History in the Gold Cup | JOHN DUGGAN 13.03.2026 13:59

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 responsi...

THE CHELTENHAM SHOW: Day Four with John Duggan LIVE from Cheltenham, Johnny Ward and Donn Mclean 13.03.2026 42:57

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

CHELTENHAM DAY THREE: ‘It’s been a strange 24 hours!’ | Davy Russell’s ‘brokered peace’ | JOHN DUGGAN 12.03.2026 22:26

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.ie This week's live League Of Ireland commentary comes from Inchicore on...

THE CHELTENHAM SHOW: Day Three with John Duggan LIVE from Cheltenham, Johnny Ward and Donn Mclean 12.03.2026 45:16

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

CHELTENHAM DAY TWO: ‘I’ve never heard anything like this in 24 years of coming here!’ | JOHN DUGGAN 11.03.2026 26:01

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.ie⁠ This week's live League Of Ireland commentary comes from In...

THE CHELTENHAM SHOW: Day Two with John Duggan LIVE from Cheltenham, Johnny Ward and Thom Malone 11.03.2026 42:12

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

CHELTENHAM DAY ONE: ‘I was probably on the best horse in the race!’ | Four in a row for Lossiemouth | JOHN DUGGAN 10.03.2026 24:00

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

THE CHELTENHAM SHOW: Day One with John Duggan LIVE from Cheltenham, Johnny Ward and Thom Malone 10.03.2026 32:19

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

BUMPER CHELTENHAM PREVIEW: ‘NOTHING compares to Cheltenham!’ | The Racing Pod | OFF THE BALL 08.03.2026 50:21

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.