The Racing Pod
Episodes
The Racing Pod: "It was exactly how Cheltenham should be" | 5 Eye Catchers from Cheltenham | Off The Ball
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
CHELTENHAM FINAL DAY: ‘It turned out to be a one-horse race!’ | History in the Gold Cup | JOHN DUGGAN
13 Mar 2026
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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 Cha...
THE CHELTENHAM SHOW: Day Four with John Duggan LIVE from Cheltenham, Johnny Ward and Donn Mclean
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
CHELTENHAM DAY THREE: ‘It’s been a strange 24 hours!’ | Davy Russell’s ‘brokered peace’ | JOHN DUGGAN
12 Mar 2026
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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 ...
THE CHELTENHAM SHOW: Day Three with John Duggan LIVE from Cheltenham, Johnny Ward and Donn Mclean
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
CHELTENHAM DAY TWO: ‘I’ve never heard anything like this in 24 years of coming here!’ | JOHN DUGGAN
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 CHELTENHAM SHOW: Day Two with John Duggan LIVE from Cheltenham, Johnny Ward and Thom Malone
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
CHELTENHAM DAY ONE: ‘I was probably on the best horse in the race!’ | Four in a row for Lossiemouth | JOHN DUGGAN
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
THE CHELTENHAM SHOW: Day One with John Duggan LIVE from Cheltenham, Johnny Ward and Thom Malone
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
BUMPER CHELTENHAM PREVIEW: ‘NOTHING compares to Cheltenham!’ | The Racing Pod | OFF THE BALL
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 McC...
AP McCOY: ‘This year’s Gold Cup is probably as open as I can remember!’ | CHELTENHAM PREVIEW
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
20 time champion jumps jockey and rider of over 4000 winners, AP McCoy - exclusively previews the 2026 Cheltenham Festival with John Duggan.The Racing...
BARRY GERAGHTY: ’This is our Olympics!’ | What it’s like to win a Gold Cup | CHELTENHAM PREVIEW
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
43 time Cheltenham Festival winning jockey and William Hill ambassador Barry Geraghty exclusively previews the 2026 Cheltenham Festival with John Dugg...
JANE MANGAN: ‘From Cork to Cheltenham…’ | Gold Cup picks | CHELTENHAM PREVIEW
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former jockey, current TV Presenter and William Hill ambassador Jane Mangan exclusively previews the 2026 Cheltenham Festival with John Duggan.The Rac...
The Racing Pod: The Countdown to Cheltenham! | JD & Johnny's racing memories | Fairyhouse Preview
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Racing Pod: Weather wreaks havoc on courses | Ante Post Markets at Cheltenham | Gowran Preview
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, ti...
THE RACING POD: Dublin Racing Festival review | Newbury preview | Johnny Ward’s Charity Bet
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
THE RACING POD: ‘You have memories for a lifetime’ | Irish Champion hurdle picks | Johnny Ward’s Charity Bet
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Racing Pod | “This race is a cracker!” | Cheltenham Trials Day & Doncaster preview!
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
THE RACING POD: ‘In the words of Lloyd Christmas…’ | Festive racing festivals recap | Thom Malone’s Charity Bet
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Willi...
The Racing Pod: “It’s been a magical Christmas” | Christmas Festivals Day 4 | Leopardstown & Limerick
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, i...
THE RACING POD: “I’m going to make a mad selection for a HUGE price!” | Leopardstown Day 2
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 R...
THE RACING POD: Stephen’s Day Special | King George preview | Johnny Ward’s big win | Stephen’s Day picks!
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ch...
THE RACING POD: Ascott & Thurles Preview | Longest priced winner ever? | Charity bet
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
THE RACING POD: Tingle Creek Chase preview | What to do with Constitution Hill? | Charity Bet
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
THE RACING POD | "It’s a big betting race!” | Newbury preview | Constitution Hill back!
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
THE RACING POD: Ireland's Champion Amateur Jockey & Grand National Winner Patrick Mullins | OFF THE BALL
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
THE RACING POD: The 100th Episode! | Big Future For Champion Flat Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Dyla...
The Racing Pod: Tiernan Power Roche on his role models and his future ambitions | Cheltenham Preview
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wi...
The Racing Pod: Champions Day Racing Preview and Ascot Tips | Delacroix and Ombudsman clash again in Champion Stakes
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Raci...
THE RACING POD: Daryz pips Minnie Hauk to Arc win | Johnny Wards Runner in the William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
The Racing Pod: 2025 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp | Minnie Hauk Favourite To Win
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
THE RACING POD: The day Johnny Ward's horse won, but he wasn't on it! | Johnny Ward's Charity Bet
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 hor...
THE RACING POD: Horse racing to take place on Good Friday for the first time! | Johnny Ward's Charity bet
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ir...
Episode 93 of The Racing Pod | The Champions Festival | Johnny & JD look ahead to Leopardstown
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.&nb...
Trainer and Jockey Johnny Murtagh | The Racing Pod
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
THE RACING POD: Remembering Pat Smullen | Thurles Racecourse to reopen for the remainder of the season
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bal...
The Racing pod | "The Most Picturesque Racecourse in the Country!"
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, a...
THE RACING POD: Disappointing Crowds at Leopardstown | "A Two Year Old Filly !? It's Extraordinary!"
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Hil...
A very special update from Off The Ball
14 Aug 2025
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Make the most of your OTB subscription!Join our Insider mailing list for exclusive subscriber-only newsletters, behind-the-scenes access, and first di...
THE RACING POD: How much it would cost to save Thurles | Thom Malone's Charity bet
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
THE RACING POD: The End Of An Era For Irish Racecourses | Reaction To The News From Thurles
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, Irelan...
It's Ascot Weekend! | The Racing Pod | John Duggan and Thom Malone
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as John Duggan and Thom Malone discuss what is going to be an enjoyable few weeks of racing, starting with Ascot this weekend!The Racing Pod...
THE RACING POD : It's Oaks Weekend! | Thom Malone & Johnny Ward
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Ward was joined by Thom Malone to chat though all the upcoming action for the oaks weekend!The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by ...
THE RACING POD: 'This is why I love flat racing!' | Flags, Irish place names and Johnny Ward's Charity Bet
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back together again for this week's Racing Pod, with some fascination in Irish place names, flags and history. They ta...
THE RACING POD (Free): Irish Derby Weekend! | What's Wrong With The Curragh? | OFF THE BALL
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Racing Pod John Duggan and Johnny Ward preview this weekend's Irish Derby at the Curragh.
THE RACING POD: A Tribute to Kevin Prendergast | "A Quintessential Legend of a Man"
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Racing Pod, Johnny Ward and Thom Malone paid tribute to legendary horse trainer Kevin Prendergast following the news of ...
THE RACING POD: When are jockeys in their prime? | Johnny Ward’s Charity Bet
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thom Malone is in for John Duggan for this week’s Racing Pod, as Johnny Ward joins from York to give his charity bet! We also hear from William...
THE RACING POD: When are jockeys in their prime? | Johnny Ward’s Charity Bet
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thom Malone is in for John Duggan for this week’s Racing Pod, as Johnny Ward joins from York to give his charity bet! We also hear from William...
THE RACING POD (Free): 'The mystery of life' | The Redwood Queen incident | The Epsom Derby | Thom Malone's Charity Bet
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Ward is in for John Duggan on this week's Racing Pod, joined by the racing aficionado himself, Thom Malone. They look ahead to the weekend's ra...
THE RACING POD (Free): ‘They prefer horses to almost not run…’ | What makes a race course great? | DONN MCCLEAN
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donn McClean, chief racing writer from the Irish Times, joins Thom Malone for this week’s Racing Pod!The Racing Pod with William Hill Ireland.18+ | ...
THE RACING POD: Field Of Gold's Redemption Mission | Irish Guineas Weekend | Thom Malone & John Duggan
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Duggan was joined by Thom Malone to preview the weekend of racing at the Tattersalls Irish Guineas. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brough...
A Tribute To Rachael Blackmore ! | The Racing Pods Top Three Rachel Blackmore Rides | Off The Ball
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another Racing Pod and this week they paid tribute to Rachel Blackmore who announced her retirement earlier i...
UNLOCKED | Rachael Blackmore basks in Cheltenham glory | From the OTB vault
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The mighty Rachael Blackmore shocked the racing world on Monday by announcing her retirement. So digging deep into the OTB archive, we've unearthed he...
THE RACING POD (Free Pod): Punchestown magic | Oaks & Derby Trials | Thom Malone's Charity Bet
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thom Malone is in for Johnny Ward as John Duggan hosts the Racing Pod this week, after Punchestown's success last week. They look ahead to the weekend...
THE RACING POD (Free pod): Desert Flower & Lake Victoria to battle it out at Newmarket | Field Of Gold to lead 2000 Guineas
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Ward and Thom Malone discuss all things Punchestown and Guineas on this week’s Racing Pod. They are also joined by Sam Norris from Willi...
Constitution Hill to run at Punchestown! | Johnny Ward & Thom Malone | The Racing Pod
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Ward was joined by Thom Malone for this weeks Racing Pod, where they discussed the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse and the big news that Nic...
It's Irish Grand National Week! | The Racing Pod Free Version | Off The Ball
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our racing experts are back on this the weekend of the Irish Grand National. John Duggan and Johnny Ward chatted through all the upcoming races and ga...
The Racing Pod | Free | Johnny Ward | Aintree Review
11 Apr 2025
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Johnny Ward joins John Duggan on The Racing Pod this week where the pair review last weeks Aintree Grand National where Patrick Mullins rode to glory ...
Grand National Preview !| The Racing Pod Free Version | Off The Ball
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Duggan and Thom Malone are back for The Racing Pod to preview this weekends Grand National. They'll go through all their tips for the weekend and...
THE RACING POD (Free pod): What is the Grand National really? | Thom Malone's Charity Bet
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Ward is in for John Duggan this week, and he is joined by the racing aficionado himself Thom Malone to look at all the weekend's races. They ar...
UNLOCKED: The Cheltenham Show | Keep an eye on Solness | Today's top picks
12 Mar 2025
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Thom Malone is joined by John Duggan live from Cheltenham to look ahead to day two of the racing festival.The Racing Pod w/ William Hill.18+ | Bet res...
UNLOCKED: The Cheltenham Show | Will Constitution Hill live up to expectations? | Day 1 picks
11 Mar 2025
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Join Thom Malone as he chats to John Duggan and Johnny Ward about the first day of Cheltenham.The Racing Pod w/ William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | h...
OTB Breakfast Bite | Cheltenham preview + Alan Quinlan on France defeat
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Monday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. You can listen to that here...
AP MCCOY: From living the dream to filling the void | Cheltenham preview | THE RACING POD
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary jockey AP McCoy spoke with John Duggan in the build up to the Cheltenham Festival, which gets underway officially on Monday!The Racing Pod w...
THE RACING POD | Nicky Henderson ready to challenge | Cheltenham excitement growing
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Ward and John Duggan are back for this week's Racing Pod, as they look ahead to the Cheltenham Festival next month, as excitement is starting t...
A Tribute to Michael O'Sullivan | The Racing Pod | Off The Ball
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On an emotional episode of The Racing Pod, John Duggan and Johnny Ward were joined by JJ Slevin who paid a beautiful tribute to fellow jockey and frie...
Meeting Douvan | Grand National weights | This week's picks | The Racing Pod
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back with another look at this weekend's racing and all the top stories from the sport.The Racing Pod with William Hil...
Michael O'Sullivan Update | The Racing Pod
07 Feb 2025
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John Duggan and Johnny Ward bring you the latest update on Michael O'Sullivan following a serious fall at Thurles.The Racing Pod with William Hill.18+...
Visiting Willie Mullins' yard | This week's picks | The Racing Pod
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Duggan and Johnny Ward bring you all this weekend's best racing tips and tricks. The Racing Pod with William Hill18+ | Bet responsibly | htt...
Another Racing Duel? | The Racing Pod | Free Version
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Racing Pod John Duggan was joined by racing aficionado, Thom Malone, where they'll go through all of this week's racing ...
Horse Racing is back! | Previews for the 2025 Cheltenham Festival in March | The Racing Pod
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As horse racing returns this weekend, Johnny Ward and John Duggan look ahead to all the action across the weekend, as well as preview some of the hors...