The Extraordinary Life of Jessica Harrington | Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation

The Extraordinary Life of Jessica Harrington | Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation

In the first episode of Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation, Jane Mangan sits down with one of the most influential figures in modern racing, Jessica Harrington. Across a remarkable career spanning more than four decades, Harrington has conquered both Flat and National Hunt racing, training legendary horses including Alpha Centauri, Sizing John, Moscow Flyer, Macs Joy and many more. But this conversation goes far beyond the winners. Jessica reflects on growing up in post-war Ireland, representing Ireland in eventing, building one of Europe's most successful racing yards, losing her husband Johnny, battling breast cancer and why she remains as driven as ever. She also shares behind-the-scenes stories from Royal Ascot, Cheltenham and the Olympics, reveals what made horses like Alpha Centauri and Sizing John so special, and explains why retirement has never crossed her mind. This is Jessica Harrington as you've never heard her before. 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. 0:00 Introduction 1:46 Success, Reinvention & Still Learning 4:45 Growing Up in 1940s Ireland 9:10 Eventing, Badminton & Olympic Dreams 14:04 Becoming a Racehorse Trainer 16:20 Building a Winning Yard 18:37 Pressure, Competition & Success 19:43 Adventures Beyond Racing 21:05 The Safari Accident That Changed Everything 23:08 Favourite Horses & Moscow Flyer Memories 26:27 Why She Switched to the Flat 27:27 Alpha Centauri & Sizing John 29:43 Jessica's Cancer Battle 33:27 Why She's Hungrier Than Ever 35:35 The Joy of Training Young Horses 37:00 Women in Racing 40:41 Ruby Walsh, Rachel Blackmore & Ryan Moore 42:32 Quickfire Questions 45:32 Final Reflections

“He’s Not As Good As We Think He Is” | Irish Derby Weekend Preview | Inside Track: Ireland Ep21

Irish Derby weekend is here and on this week’s Inside Track: Ireland, Jane Mangan is joined by Derby-winning jockey Emmet McNamara and former jockey Paddy Flood to preview all the big action from the Curragh. The team look back on Royal Ascot 2026 and pick out their highlights from the week before turning their attention to the big races this weekend, including the Pretty Polly Stakes, the Airlie Stud Stakes, the International Stakes and the feature race itself - the Irish Derby. Can Benvenuto Cellini bounce back after Epsom? Is Raheeb the dark horse? And can Aidan O’Brien dominate again at the Curragh, or will Joseph O’Brien steal his thunder?! Later in the show, William Hill trader Alex Dunn joins with the latest betting moves, liabilities and market insight, before the team give their NAPs and take on another edition of Mystery Horse. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Daryz the Best Horse in the World? | Royal Ascot Preview | Inside Track: Ireland Ep20

We’re building towards Royal Ascot on this week’s Inside Track: Ireland as Thom Malone steps in for Jane Mangan alongside Derby-winning jockey Emmet McNamara. The lads look ahead to one of the biggest weeks in Flat racing, previewing the key races from Royal Ascot including the St James’s Palace Stakes, Queen Anne, King Charles III Stakes, Prince of Wales’s Stakes, Gold Cup, Commonwealth Cup and more. They also react to the fallout from the Derby and the Benvenuto Cellini controversy, asking whether racing’s non-runner rules now need to change. Later in the show, William Hill trader Alex Dunne joins for market movers,  best-backed horses and NAPs for the week. 0:00 Coming Up 3:30 Royal Ascot Stories & Why It’s So Special 5:26 Derby Fallout – Does the Rule Need to Change? 9:55 Royal Ascot Tuesday Preview 10:30 St James’s Palace Stakes 14:29 Queen Anne Stakes 16:45 King Charles III Stakes 19:40 Prince of Wales’s Stakes Preview 23:07 Gold Cup Preview 26:37 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 28:16 Coronation Stakes – Precise vs True Love 30:31 Commonwealth Cup Preview 32:28 Quickfire Predictions 33:27 Alex Dunne Joins the Trading Room 42:03 NAPs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Can any English trainer stop Aidan O’Brien? | Epsom Preview | Inside Track: Ireland Ep19

Epsom weekend is here and Inside Track: Ireland is in full Flat-season flow as Jane Mangan and Derby-winning jockey Emmet McNamara preview the Oaks, Derby and Coronation Cup. The pair open with stories from Emmet’s unforgettable 2020 Derby win before diving into this year’s big Epsom talking points 0 from the Oaks contenders and Aidan O’Brien’s hand, to Pierre Bonnard, Ancient Egypt, and the impact the weather could have on the weekend’s feature races. Jane and Emmet also discuss what makes Epsom so unique, what it feels like to ride the famous track and why the Derby continues to capture the imagination like no other race. Later in the show, Alex Dunn joins for trader insight, market movers, NAPs and another edition of Mystery Horse. 0:00 Coming Up 3:30 Catch-Up – Jane’s Epsom Plans 7:20 French Derby Review – Ballydoyle Whitewash 13:02 Why Is Epsom So Special? 15:00 What’s It Like to Ride Epsom? 15:45 Oaks Preview – Amelia Earhart or Venetian Lace? 19:20 Derby Preview – Can Pierre Bonnard Stop Benvenuto Cellini? 25:30 Coronation Cup Preview – Is Calandagan the Star Performer? 28:55 Quickfire Predictions 29:35 Alex Dunn from the Trading Room 33:30 NAPs 37:20 Mystery Horse Time! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

“TRUE LOVE LOOKS OUT OF THE ORDINARY” | Irish Guineas Chat | Inside Track: Ireland Ep18

We’re back on the Flat for Episode 18 of Inside Track: Ireland, with top-class Classic action to look forward to at the Curragh this weekend. Jane Mangan is joined by Derby-winning jockey Emmet McNamara to cover the Irish 2000 and 1000 Guineas, as well as the strong supporting cards. We’re also joined by Sam Norris, who has all the latest info and betting insight from the William Hill trading floor on the key action. Also, Emmet and Sam’s racing knowledge is put to the test, as they go head-to-head in a round of ‘Mystery Horse’.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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