Gordon Elliott Cheltenham Festival Preview Special | Inside Track: Ireland Ep 4
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This week’s Inside Track: Ireland is something a little bit special. Jane Mangan and Barry Geraghty hit the road to visit one of Ireland’s modern great trainers - Gordon Elliott. The team discuss Elliott’s upbringing, how he got into racing, and what first got him going as a trainer. Covering the likes of Silver Birch, Don Cossack and much more, Elliott opens up like he never has before. He also speaks candidly on the controversial moment that marred his career in 2021, as well as offering an intriguing insight into Michael and Eddie O’Leary. And of course, the team also discuss Elliott’s big Cheltenham hopes for this March. Brighterdaysahead, Romeo Coolio, El Cairos, Teahupoo, Honesty Policy, Wodhooh, and some darker ones for viewers’ notepads. Sit back and enjoy Gordon Elliott as you’ve never seen him before. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:00 Growing Up 7:05 Getting His Start 9:05 Martin Pipe 13:00 First Year of Training 16:00 The Silver Birch Story 22:10 The Summerhill Community 22:50 Meeting Michael and Eddie O’Leary 28:30 10 Years Since Don Cossack 32:30 Losing Five Cheltenham Winners in One Week 34:50 Gordon’s Work Ethic and Mentality 40:30 Gordon’s Jockeys 43:10 Jack Kennedy 47:20 Building Cullentra House Stables 52:20 Cheltenham Squad 53:00 Brighterdaysahead 54:06 Ballyfad 54:50 El Cairos 56:55 Romeo Coolio 59:55 Teahupoo 1:01:40 Honesty Policy 1:02:55 Other Potential Cheltenham Horses 1:06:38 Wodhooh 1:08:40 The Local GAA Team --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland
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This week’s Inside Track: Ireland looks ahead to a big weekend of Irish racing, with Leopardstown hosting its AutumnFest meeting and Limerick staging two days of National Hunt action. Meanwhile, over in the UK, there are five Group 1 races at Ascot, on Champions Day.
As the flat season enters its autumn finale and National Hunt season gathers momentum, Jane Mangan is joined by racing legends Barry Geraghty and Paddy Flood to preview a fascinating weekend of racing in Ireland and Britain. From the big handicaps at Naas to the opening jumps action at Fairyhouse and Cork, and the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket, there is plenty to discuss as the team share their thoughts, fancies and horses to follow. We preview the weekend's flat action at Naas, including the Birdcatcher Nursery, Listed sprint, Auction Series Final, Beggar's End Handicap and Bluebell Stakes. There is a look ahead to the opening National Hunt action, including the Beginners' Chase, Maiden Hurdle, Handicap Chase and three-mile Novices' Hurdle. We look at the leading two-year-old colts competing the Dewhurst Stakes, with Desert Castle and Darkness Falls going head-to-head. Jane, Barry and Paddy also put forward their weekend fancies as Sam Norris from William Hill discusses the potential prices, including Final Orders having a crack at the Pardubice. And, of course, there's the Mystery Horse, as Barry and Paddy try to out-fox Jane and the listeners again. Inside Track: Ireland is brought to you by William Hill.. 00:00 - Coming Up 00:30 - Introduction with Jane and Barry 04:28 - Naas preview 13:40 - Fairyhouse - Return of the Jumps 17:56 - National Hunt returns in Cork 22:28 - Dewhurst Stakes: Coolmore vs. Godolphin 27:13 - Quickfire Questions for Barry & Paddy 30:02 - William Hill Market Movers 31:00 - NAPs 34:00 - Mystery Horse 38:12 - Outro
Kevin O'Ryan has spent virtually his entire life immersed in Irish racing, as a jockey, jockeys' agent and one of the most familiar faces on Irish racecourses. In this edition of Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation, Kevin sits down with Jane Mangan to tell the story behind the familiar television personality. He reflects on the racing family and characters who shaped him, his own riding career and the unexpected opportunities that led him into broadcasting. Kevin also speaks movingly about his great friend Pat Smullen, the shock of Pat's cancer diagnosis and the phone call after his operation that Kevin will never forget. And beneath Kevin's famously outgoing personality, Jane discovers an intensely competitive character driven by a fear of failure, whether he's representing his jockeys, working on television or simply trying to win. Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation, brought to you by William Hill. Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook – Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲 X – @WilliamHillIre 📲 Instagram – @WilliamHillIreland Subscribe for more episodes of Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation. 18+ | Please gamble responsibly. 00:00 Kevin O’Ryan: Fear of Failure 01:00 Growing Up in a Racing Family 05:41 “I Was Totally Absorbed By It” 07:33 Becoming a Jockey 10:41 The Decision That Changed Everything 11:59 Pat Smullen: Friend, Champion & Mentor 14:30 Pat’s Diagnosis & Lasting Legacy 19:40 How Kevin Fell Into Broadcasting 24:10 “Second Is a Lonely Spot” 27:31 How Irish Racing Has Changed 30:39 Quickfire: Ruby, Aidan & Fear of Failure
Listowel takes centre stage on the latest episode of Inside Track: Ireland as Jane Mangan is joined by Barry Geraghty for a look ahead to the Harvest Festival, the Kerry National and a week that marks the changing of the seasons in Irish racing. Barry looks back on his own Listowel memories, including his Kerry National wins on Monty's Pass and Alphabeat, while Jane and Barry assess a competitive Kerry National featuring Galway Plate winner King Alexander, Downmexicoway, Nowwhatdoyouthink, Will The Wise and a host of other contenders. We also look ahead to the Lartigue Hurdle, Friday's feature handicap hurdle and the pattern action on the Flat, with thoughts on some of the horses who could make their mark as the National Hunt season gathers pace. Pat Healy joins from Listowel to explain what the Harvest Festival means to the town, North Kerry and The Kingdom, as a whole. William Hill's Dave Kelner brings the latest trading-room perspective, including the horses the compilers are looking to keep on side. Plus, Barry reveals his NAP for the week and Jane puts up one of her own. And, of course, there's the Mystery Horse, as Jane takes on Barry and the listeners once again. Inside Track: Ireland is brought to you by William Hill.. Chapters 00:00 - Coming Up 00:25 - Introduction with Jane and Barry 02:45 - Pat Healy interview 10:40 - Barry’s stand-out Listowel memories 11:48 - Kerry National 17:52 - Listowel Stakes 20:37 - Lartigue Hurdle 23:11 - Feature Handicap Hurdle 25:52 - Quickfire Questions for Barry 28:48 - William Hill Market Movers 33:06 - NAPs 34:55 - Mystery Horse 41:59 - Outro
It’s one of the biggest weekends of the year in Irish racing. Seven Group 1s across two days at Leopardstown and the Curragh as Jane Mangan, Emmet McNamara and new Inside Track: Ireland regular Kevin O’Ryan look ahead to a huge Irish Champions Festival. The team break down the Irish Champion Stakes, Matron Stakes, Moyglare, Flying Five, National Stakes, Irish St Leger and the new Golden Fleece Stakes, with Kevin bringing some inside knowledge from the jockeys’ room. There’s also the 250th Doncaster St Leger, NAPs and bold predictions, while William Hill’s Alex Dunn reveals where the money is going. And Mystery Horse returns, with the listeners looking to finally end the panel’s unbeaten run. Chapters 00:00 Coming Up 00:43 Irish Champions Festival Preview 03:47 Golden Fleece Stakes 08:19 Matron Stakes 12:24 Irish Champion Stakes 20:52 Doncaster St Leger 27:23 Flying Five Stakes 32:16 Moyglare Stud Stakes 38:18 National Stakes 43:54 Irish St Leger 47:47 Best of the Rest 50:26 Quickfire Predictions 52:37 William Hill Market Movers 56:08 NAPs 1:00:01 Mystery Horse 1:05:20 Outro -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook - / Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲X - / williamhillire 📲 Instagram - / williamhillIreland Subscribe for more episodes: / @WilliamHillIreland 18+ | Please gamble responsibly