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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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AP McCOY: ‘This year’s Gold Cup is probably as open as I can remember!’ | CHELTENHAM PREVIEW 08.03.2026 13:06

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

BARRY GERAGHTY: ’This is our Olympics!’ | What it’s like to win a Gold Cup | CHELTENHAM PREVIEW 07.03.2026 12:50

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

JANE MANGAN: ‘From Cork to Cheltenham…’ | Gold Cup picks | CHELTENHAM PREVIEW 06.03.2026 12:30

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

The Racing Pod: The Countdown to Cheltenham! | JD & Johnny's racing memories | Fairyhouse Preview 20.02.2026 44:49

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  

The Racing Pod: Weather wreaks havoc on courses | Ante Post Markets at Cheltenham | Gowran Preview 13.02.2026 39:40

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  

THE RACING POD: Dublin Racing Festival review | Newbury preview | Johnny Ward’s Charity Bet 06.02.2026 41:36

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

THE RACING POD: ‘You have memories for a lifetime’ | Irish Champion hurdle picks | Johnny Ward’s Charity Bet 30.01.2026 47:08

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

The Racing Pod | “This race is a cracker!” | Cheltenham Trials Day & Doncaster preview! 23.01.2026 36:35

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

THE RACING POD: ‘Cheltenham’s not that far away… I don’t know who’ll turn up!’ | Johnny Ward’s Charity Bet 16.01.2026 40:47

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

THE RACING POD: ‘In the words of Lloyd Christmas…’ | Festive racing festivals recap | Thom Malone’s Charity Bet 02.01.2026 44:55

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

The Racing Pod: “It’s been a magical Christmas” | Christmas Festivals Day 4 | Leopardstown & Limerick 29.12.2025 37:29

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 A...

THE RACING POD: “I’m going to make a mad selection for a HUGE price!” | Leopardstown Day 2 27.12.2025 44:18

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.

THE RACING POD: Stephen’s Day Special | King George preview | Johnny Ward’s big win | Stephen’s Day picks! 26.12.2025 42:18

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...

THE RACING POD: Ascott & Thurles Preview | Longest priced winner ever? | Charity bet 19.12.2025 38:24

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 gamb...

THE RACING POD: Tingle Creek Chase preview | What to do with Constitution Hill? | Charity Bet 05.12.2025 42:34

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

THE RACING POD | "It’s a big betting race!” | Newbury preview | Constitution Hill back! 28.11.2025 43:33

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

THE RACING POD: Ireland's Champion Amateur Jockey & Grand National Winner Patrick Mullins | OFF THE BALL 16.11.2025 43:37

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 b...

THE RACING POD: The 100th Episode! | Big Future For Champion Flat Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle 31.10.2025 42:44

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  

The Racing Pod: Tiernan Power Roche on his role models and his future ambitions | Cheltenham Preview 24.10.2025 41:27

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  

The Racing Pod: Champions Day Racing Preview and Ascot Tips | Delacroix and Ombudsman clash again in Champion Stakes 17.10.2025 40:44

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  

THE RACING POD: Daryz pips Minnie Hauk to Arc win | Johnny Wards Runner in the William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series 10.10.2025 42:44

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  

The Racing Pod: 2025 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp | Minnie Hauk Favourite To Win 03.10.2025 45:02

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  

THE RACING POD: The day Johnny Ward's horse won, but he wasn't on it! | Johnny Ward's Charity Bet 26.09.2025 41:30

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

THE RACING POD: Horse racing to take place on Good Friday for the first time! | Johnny Ward's Charity bet 19.09.2025 43:17

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

Episode 93 of The Racing Pod | The Champions Festival | Johnny & JD look ahead to Leopardstown 12.09.2025 37:42

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