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A clean sweep for Marine Nationale?! | Punchestown Festival Tips & Preview | On The Wire | Racing TV

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0000

On The Wire returns with a look ahead to the Punchestown Festival meeting, with star runners expected to be on show! It’s the penultimate show of the season and the team have you covered with their top insight and top tips!

Andrew Blair-White is joined by Dan Overall, Mark Boylan and Donn McClean to guide you through this week’s action in Ireland, finding you the winners. You’ll be able to note down their best bets, some each-way plays and of course, you’ll get some opinions that may raise a few eyebrows!

Make sure you stay to the end of the video to find out the team’s NAPS for the week!

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*All runners and prices correct at the time of recording*

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Irish Grand National 2026 Tips & Preview | On The Wire | Racing TV

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0000

The Fairyhouse Easter Weekend is almost upon us and the On The Wire team return to give you their best bets and expert insight in to what should be a fantastic three days for action across the Irish Sea. Andrew Blair-White is joined by special guest and BOYLE sports ambassador Robbie Power, as well as On The Wire regulars Dan Overall, Mark Boylan and Donn McClean.

We have tips for the big races this weekend, runners who’ve caught the eye and we’ll be giving you a full in-depth preview of the Irish Grand National, including hearing from Robbie on his victory in that race onboard Our Duke back in 2017!

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“I thought that was the ride of the meeting” | Cheltenham Festival 2026 Review & Future Eye-catchers | On The Wire | Racing TV

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0000

On The Wire returns once again and fresh from a break, Andrew Blair-White is back in position to guide you through an in-depth Cheltenham Festival review, picking out the key talking points, and a breakdown of the runners and riders from the big races across the four days.

Andrew is joined by regulars Gavin Lynch, Dan Overall & Mark Boylan on this week’s episode, as the team give their views on what unfolded, ante post successes and failures, as well as a look ahead to Aintree and the BOYLE Sports Irish Grand National in April.

Be sure to get your pens and notepads at the ready; we have plenty of Festival eye-catchers to jot down, including 12 from Gavin Lynch at the end of the show, so stay tuned for those!

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“If that one wins, I’ll marry the lawnmower!”🤣 | The Cheltenham Festival 2026 Tips & Preview Show | On The Wire | Racing TV

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:53:00 -0000

The Cheltenham Festival is just around the corner and the On The Wire team are here to make your life a little bit easier!

Dan Middleton takes over in the hot seat for the big preview, alongside Gavin Lynch, Dan Overall and Donn McClean, to breakdown all the latest in the build up to this year’s Festival, including big priced selections to add to your notebooks, as well as key insights into the Grade One contests!

Will Galopin Des Champs regain the Gold Cup? How does the Champion Chase field look without Marine National?

Those questions and more are all answered throughout the show!

We even have a few one-liners from the team that are sure to put a smile on your face.

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Cheltenham Festival Form Clues | On The Wire | Racing TV

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0000

The On The Wire team return to bring you the very latest Cheltenham Festival form clues and tips; a fantastic four days is only weeks away!

Andrew Blair-White is joined by Gavin Lynch, Mark Boylan and Donn McClean to review the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown and what comparisons can be drawn up from the performances of the main protagonists.

We have all the key discussion points from the DRF, including Majborough’s incredible victory, Talk The Talk walking the walk in the Novice Hurdle and Galopin Des Champs potentially under-performing in the Irish Gold Cup.

The team will also provide you with their early Ante-Post angles for Cheltenham, including a couple of tasty doubles from Gavin at the end of the show not to be missed!

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The ULTIMATE Dublin Racing Festival Tips and Preview Show | On The Wire | Racing TV

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:15:00 -0000

Andrew Blair-White is back once again, steering the On The Wire ship across the Irish Sea, to destination Leopardstown for all things Dublin Racing Festival! Andrew is joined by our On The Wire panelists Gavin Lynch, Mark Boylan and Dan Overall to give you the best insights into the racing this weekend, with in-depth analysis and tips throughout!

We also hear from On The Wire regular Donn McClean, who provides you with his top three selections for the DRF, as well as hearing from BOYLEsports ambassador Robbie Power who tells us the tales of DRF past, including his win on Sizing John in 2017!

This is a jam-packed show - get the kettle on, grab your popcorn and enjoy.

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King George Tips and Festive Fancies | On The Wire | Racing TV

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000

On The Wire returns for the final episode of the year, with a plethora of top class racing to preview!

Andrew Blair-White, Gavin Lynch, Dan Overall, Mark Boylan and Donn McClean are looking to round off 2025 with some festive winners, and with previews of the King George, Welsh National, Savills Chase and various other Grade One races all included, there's no better show to get the best previews and tips.

So sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

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Sandown Tingle Creek & Navan Preview | On The Wire | Racing TV

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:23:00 -0000

The Tingle Creek at Sandown is the next point of call for the On The Wire team, with pointers towards the graded racing in Ireland thrown in to sweeten the deal further!

Host Andrew Blair White is joined this week by Mark Boylan, Dan Overall and Gavin Lynch to preview the action.

Will Jonbon win at Sandown again?
Is L’Eau Du Sud the fly in the ointment?
Is Il Etait Temps the rightful Tingle Creek favourite?

All of these questions are answered and more, so stay tuned!Our thanks to BOYLE sports for their ongoing support of the show.

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Cheltenham Recap and Betfair Chase Tips | On The Wire | Racing TV

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:15:00 -0000

The Jumps Season is starting to hit full stride, as the team take a deep dive into this weekend’s action!

Host Andrew Blair White is joined by Mark Boylan, Dan Overall and Donn McClean to preview the Betfair Chase at Haydock, alongside some eye-catching Grade One races in Ireland - the small matter of the John Durkin Chase, and a star-studded Morgiana Hurdle.

The panel give you their insight and best bets to make note of, as well as offers available through our partners BOYLEsports online and via their app.

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Jumps Season Preview and Cheltenham Weekend Tips | On The Wire | Racing TV

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:44:00 -0000

It's that time of year and it's great to get the band back together as host Andrew Blair White and regulars Gavin Lynch, Mark Boylan and Dan Overall look ahead to all that we have to enjoy ahead of the 2025/26 National Hunt season in earnest. Enjoy the panel's best bets and take advantage of some of the offers available through our partners Boylesports. Thanks to them for their ongoing support of the show.

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ON THE WIRE IS BACK! Irish Champions Festival Preview & Tips | On The Wire | Racing TV

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:09:00 -0000

On The Wire is back for a new season, as we look ahead to this weekend's Irish Champions Festival at Leopardstown and The Curragh.

Andrew Blair-White is joined by Johnny Ward, Brendan Duke and Mark Boylan to preview the Group One action across the weekend, with some strong selections for you to keep note of!

We also have tips from the panel across the card as well as the usual banter along the way to boot!

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Punchestown Festival Preview & Tips | On The Wire | Racing TV

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:30:00 -0000

It's the season finale of On The Wire!

Andrew Blair White is joined by Dan Overall, Donn McClean and Mark Boylan to preview the Punchestown Festival 2025, with plenty of Grade One action to take in. Will Galopin Des Champs return to winning ways? Will Fact To File like the speed test in the Champion Chase? We have it all previewed, alongside plenty of tips, discussion and the usual banter.

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Irish Grand National Preview | On The Wire | Racing TV

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:23:00 -0000

Andrew Blair White is joined by Gavin Lynch, Donn McClean and Mark Boylan to preview the feature action across the Fairyhouse Easter Festival, headlined by the €500,000 Irish Grand National on Easter Monday.

Is Ballyburn a banker at odds-against or crying out to be opposed? What's top of the shortlist for the big one? And what are Gavin's 'six horses for the handicaps in 60 seconds'?

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Cheltenham Festival Review with Gavin Lynch and the team | On The Wire | Racing TV

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0000

Join Gavin Lynch, Mark Boylan, Dan Overall and Andrew Blair White, plus the occasional appearance from Donn McClean as they breakdown four days of spills and thrills from the Cheltenham Festival.

It's a show not to be missed, with tips, opinions and there's even some time for some friendly banter along the way...

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S3 Ep9: THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2025 PREVIEW - tips from Gavin Lynch and the team | On The Wire

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0000

It's the big one - It's the Cheltenham Festival 2025 Preview from the On The Wire team! Host Andrew Blair-White is joined by Gavin Lynch, Mark Boylan and Dan Overall who have numerous angles in to the upcoming Cheltenham Festival.

We'll also hear from BoyleSports Ambassador and former jockey Robbie Power and Racing TV's Donn McClean as they give you their unique insight into this year's action.

It's a show not to be missed, with tips, opinions and there's even some time for some friendly banter along the way...

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S3 Ep8: SIR GINO out, CHELTENHAM CLUES in | On The Wire DRF Review Show

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0000

On this week's episode, host Andrew Blair-White is joined by Gavin Lynch, Donn McClean and Dan Overall who look back at a thrilling two days at the Dublin Racing Festival, including potential Cheltenham clues, form lines and plenty of interesting market movers!

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S3 Ep7: On The Wire Dublin Racing Festival Special | Tips from Gavin Lynch, Mark Boylan and co!

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:00:00 -0000

On this week's episode, host Andrew Blair-White is joined by the team of Mark Boylan, Donn McClean and Dan Overall to look ahead to the weekend's top action in Ireland at the Dublin Racing Festival! We'll have selections to keep an eye out for, plenty of chat, opinions and much more!

We also hear from Gavin Lynch who has given us plenty of food for thought, especially with some notable picks at nice prices!

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S3 Ep6: Cheltenham Festival ante-post tips with Gavin Lynch and more | On The Wire

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:35:00 -0000

Host Andrew Blair-White is joined once again by the in-form team of Mark Boylan, Gavin Lynch and Dan Overall to guide you through the novice races at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival. Our expert panel are flying with winning tips after our last episode and are looking to continue that trend!

We also hear from Racing TV's Donn McClean who his best current bets for Cheltenham, including a double-figure priced runner in the Brown Advisory worth keeping onside.

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S3 Ep5: On The Wire Christmas Special - Festive Fun and Pundit Picks!

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0000

Host Andrew Blair-White is joined by Mark Boylan, Gavin Lynch and Dan Overall to discuss a bumper Boxing Day and the festive calendar. We have plenty of selections for you to keep onside, as well as plenty of expert insight, alongside some rather interesting impressions and banter...

We'll also hear from Racing TV's Donn McClean who sat down with Andrew to give you his best bets over the Christmas Period!

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S3 Ep4: On The Wire: Tingle Creek Preview, Becher Chase Selections and Christmas Fun!

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0000

Host Andrew Blair-White is joined by Gavin Lynch, Dan Overall and Mark Boylan to discuss this weekend's Tingle Creek - will Jonbon take all the beating once again?

The panel also look ahead to a bumper card at Aintree, sponsored by Boylesports, which includes the Becher Chase!

Listen out for tips, analysis, opinions and of course the odd Christmas-related joke thrown in for good measure.

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S3 Ep3: On The Wire - Cheltenham November Meeting Tips, AntePost Chat and Expert Opinions!

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:12:00 -0000

Andrew Blair-White is joined by Mark Boylan, Dan Overall and Johnny Ward to discuss the upcoming Cheltenham November Meeting, as well as a view to the Champion Chase - is Jonbon the best chaser in Britain? All this and plenty more chat from our expert panel!

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S3 Ep2: On The Wire - Jumps Season Preview 24/25

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:50:00 -0000

Andrew Blair-White is joined by Racing TV's Johnny Ward and Donn McClean, as well as National Hunt Racing Pundit Dan Overall to provide you with the answers to the upcoming jumps season!

Is Constitution Hill worth backing? Will Ballyburn be a disappointment this season? All that and more, including a big price Triumph Hurdle tip to listen out for!

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S3 Ep1: ON THE WIRE is back! Irish Champions Festival top tips, interviews and chat from an expert panel

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:53:00 -0000

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Mark Boylan is joined by Racing TV's Johnny Ward and Donn McClean and the Irish Mirror's Melissa Jones to give a whistle-stop tour through the fields for this weekend's Irish Champions Festival. Is Economics the right favourite for the Irish Champion Stakes and why has a surprise jockey switch got the panel spooked ahead of the Matron Stakes?

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S3 Ep1: On The Wire - Irish Guineas Festival Tips and Preview

Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:00 -0000

Join Racing TV's Johnny Ward, Donn McLean, Mark Boylan from the Irish Field and Nicola McGeady from Ladbrokes to preview a fascinating Irish Guineas Festival and hear from top trainer Paddy Twomey and jockey Sean Leavy.

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S2 Ep23: 2024 Punchestown Festival tips and preview | On The Wire | views from Mullins, Harrington & Elliott

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:23:00 -0000

Join our expert panel of Johnny Ward, Donn McClean from Racing TV, The Irish Field's Mark Boylan and Nicola McGeady from Ladbrokes to preview to a thrilling 5 days of jumps at the Punchestown Festival, including the thoughts of Willie Mullins, Jessie Harrington and Gordon Elliott.

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S2 Ep22: On The Wire - Irish Grand National, Fairyhouse tips and preview

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:00:00 -0000

Johnny Ward is joined by Mark Boylan and Donn McClean to preview Fairyhouse's Irish Grand National meeting, with Grade One racing on offer before Monday's showpiece event. Find out their best bets for all three days of action with a betting update provided by our sponsors Ladbrokes.

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S2 Ep17: On The Wire - DRF review and best Cheltenham ante-post bets

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:58:00 -0000

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S2 Ep12: On The Wire - Dublin Racing Festival 2024 Tips & exclusive Paul Townend chat

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:14:00 -0000

Two brilliant days of jumps racing at Leopardstown await us, but what are the best bets and how many winners will champion jockey Paul Townend be on board? Johnny Ward is joined by Donn McClean, Nicola McGeady and Mark Boylan to preview the action!

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S2 Ep10: Best bets for Thyestes Day at Gowran - On The Wire preview and tips

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:13:00 -0000

Join our expert panel for the latest edition of On The Wire in association with Ladbrokes, as they look ahead to a packed card at Gowran Park including best bets ahead of the Grade 3 Goff's Thyestes - find out their best bets on a card that is scheduled to see the return of Monkfish as we also hear from Ted Walsh, Bryan Cooper and Jack Kennedy

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On The Wire - Festive fun for a Leopardstown Xmas special

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -0000

Racing TV's Johnny Ward is joined by Grade 1 winning jockey Denis O'Regan, Donn McLean', Mark Boylan from The Irish Field and Ladbroke's Nicola McGeady to look ahead to a bumper Christmas meeting at Leopardstown, which includes a Stunning looking Savills Chase.

Expect some cracking tips, a trip down memory lane and a fun Christmas quiz along the way!

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S1 Ep5: On The Wire | 2023 Galway Festival with Paul Townend, Ado McGuinness & Gavin Cromwell, plus full preview and tips

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0000

Paul Townend, Ado McGuinness and Gavin Cromwell are all on the show this week as they join Johnny Ward, Nicola McGeady, of our sponsors Ladbrokes, and Mark Boylan of The Irish Field to look ahead to a cracking week of racing in the 2023 Galway Festival.

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S1 Ep4: On The Wire | Aidan O'Brien on his FOUR Irish Oaks runners - preview and tips

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:34:00 -0000

The great maestro of Ballydoyle joins the On The Wire team again to look forward to the big races at the Curragh this weekend, headlined by Savethelastdance's bid to win the Juddmonte Irish Oaks - but does she have most to fear from her own stablemates?!

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S1 Ep3: On The Wire | Shane Foley joins the team to preview a fantastic weekend of racing at the Curragh for Irish Derby weekend

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:49:00 -0000

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S1 Ep2: On The Wire | Aidan O'Brien joins the OTW team ahead of the Irish Guineas Festival - Tips & Preview

Thu, 25 May 2023 15:34:00 -0000

The master of Ballydoyle gives our team the lowdown on all of his runners at the Curragh this weekend as he joins Johnny Ward, Ladbrokes' Nicola McGeady, Mark Boylan from the Irish Field and Racing TV's Danny Archer to look forward to the big races this weekend.

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S1 Ep1: On The Wire | Punchestown Festival Preview & Best Bets

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:13:00 -0000

Johnny Ward is in the chair and joined by Ladbrokes' Nicola McGeady, Mark Boylan from the Irish Field and the recently-retired Bryan Cooper for a half-hour spin through the 2023 Punchestown Festival as the quartet share their fancies for the five days of brilliant jumps racing action.

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2023 Dublin Racing Festival Preview: On The Wire & Let's Talk Racing Special

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 20:30:00 -0000

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On The Wire Irish Derby tips - Best bets, old heroes & the chance to win two tickets to The Curragh!

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:45:00 -0000

Angus McNae joins Brendan Duke and Johnny Ward to preview this weekend's action at The Curragh. The panel cover whether the race should be reduced in distance to ten furlongs, the Irish Derby and offer selections form across the cards.

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S2 Ep3: On The Wire: Gordon Elliott talks to Johnny and Brendan about his team for Aintree, plus best bets

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:15:00 -0000

Johnny Ward and Brendan Duke speak to Gordon Elliott about his team heading to Merseyside before providing their best bets ahead of the greatest race on earth.

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"He's my idea of the bet of the week!" - On The Wire & Let's Talk Racing's Cheltenham Special

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:30:00 -0000

On The Wire's Johnny Ward and Brendan Duke knock heads with the up and comers from the Let's Talk Racing podcast to provide their best bets for the Cheltenham Festival. Three of their strongest fancies for the week are provided by the panelists in a whistle-stop tour of all the best betting races of festival week.

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On The Wire - 2022 Dublin Racing Festival preview - Dukey and Robbie Power in sparky form!

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 21:00:00 -0000

On this week's episode of On The Wire we preview the Dublin Racing Festival with Johnny Ward, Brendan Duke, Robbie Power and later in the show we are joined by Love Island's Frankie Foster. The lads analyse all eight Grade 1s, provide a few fancies for the supporting races and offer up their NAPs of the weekend.

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On The Wire - Fairyhouse Winter Festival Preview

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:42:00 -0000

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On The Wire - Navan's centenary and Troytown Chase Day preview, featuring Sean Flanagan

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:15:00 -0000

Top jockey Sean Flanagan is lying low right now through injury but he's full of enthusiasm, as is son LJ, for Navan's Troytown card on Sunday as the County Meath track celebrates 100 years of racing. Sean talks through last weekend's big action, as well as Noel Meade's runners at Gowran and Navan.

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On The Wire - Irish Racing Preview Podcast featuring Noel Moran

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 19:45:00 -0000

Move over Gigginstown House Stud, make way for Bective Stud! Well that's not what Noel Moran said, or Valerine, who doesn't make this episode but Noel did! He talks a staggering recent hit-rate, his big hopes for the season and how much is too much for a horse? Dukey dials in from fatherhood and Cheltenham, while the bunker doesn't prevent Johnny Mac from sponsors Bar One Racing having a scatter of weekend fancies. #OneTheWire #IrishRacing #BarOneRacing

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On The Wire Breeders' Cup Preview

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:47:00 -0000

Will Reilly stands in for Johnny Mac and adds his love of Wincanton to his love of Dundalk. And we talk Del Mar, with some big Irish runners but some tough draws ahead. Aidan O'Brien reveals all! Where does Luxembourg yet, how will his Breeders Cup septet get on - and what does he have for breakfast?

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On The Wire: Down Royal Festival Of Racing Friday and Saturday cards preview

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:30:00 -0000

As if Down Royal were not interesting enough, Gordon Elliott's laying down the law with his jockeys has arguably made it even more compelling. We've two cracking cards at the Maze venue to go through with Dukey, Johnny, Johnny Mac and the Racing Post's Mark Boylan. We look back on Luxembourg and look ahead to Lisbon: will Dukey prove as in love with one as he is with the other? #OnTheWire #HorseRacingTips #DownRoyal

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On The Wire - featuring Gavin Cromwell

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:38:00 -0000

Gavin Cromwell drops in to talk about three - not two! - exciting Cheltenham hopes this season. Dukey is off on a somewhat blind date to Lisbon but it's all about the Leop for him, while Johnny Mac discusses his favourite old Dundalk. And we look back at all the big races at Ascot and ahead to a good thing at Doncaster.

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On The Wire featuring Joseph O'Brien and Tony Mullins - Champions Day, Dundalk and Leopardstown chat

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:45:00 -0000

Dukey is back! For good, or not? Who knows, certainly not Joseph O'Brien, nor Tony Mullins, who end up being asked for value in the greatest race of non-triers that will ever be. Before that market is setted, Joseph talks claimers, his 2022 aspirations, and a scatter of runners at Dundalk, Leopardstown and Ascot, where Princess Zoe bids to put a smile on Tony Mullins' face again. #OnTheWire #IrishRacing #RacingTips

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On The Wire: Featuring Aidan O'Brien on St Mark's Basilica & his hopes for ParisLongchamp & The Arc (28/09/21)

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:30:00 -0000

Just minutes after announcing the retirement of St Mark's Basilica, Aidan O'Brien joined us on On The Wire to talk about his hopes for that horse's future stallion career, as well as all of the other big contenders for the weekend, including Snowfall and Love in the Arc. Fran Berry, John McDonnell and host Johnny Ward also gave us their selections for Cork on Tuesday. #HorseRacing #OnTheWire #ArcdeTriomphe #Ballydoyle #StMarksBasilica

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On The Wire Irish Racing video podcast, featuring John McConnell (16/09/21)

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:00:00 -0000

Trainer John McConnell joins On The Wire to talk about a scatter of runners he has at two of his local tracks, including a horse he thinks will take a hell of a lot of beating. We also look at Gowran Park on Saturday and we look back at an unbelievable Irish Champions Weekend with Johnny and Fran.

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On The Wire - Irish Champions Weekend Preview

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:13:00 -0000

Seamus Heffernan talks to us ahead of Longines Irish Champion Weekend while Johnny Ward and John McDonnell try to follow up last weekend's winning naps and Fran Berry reveals how news of his fame in the sport and as a broadcaster is yet to reach Twitter after he was ignominiously snubbed by the social media giant. Tune in now for the latest tips and tittle-tattle ahead of a massive weekend for racing in Ireland.

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On The Wire: Irish Racing video podcast, featuring Aidan O'Brien and Colin Keane (02/09/21)

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:30:00 -0000

Irish Champions Weekend is a week away and Johnny spoke to both Aidan O'Brien and Colin Keane ahead of the biggest two days on the Irish Flat calendar - with the enhanced value of bigger crowds at both meets than we have seen on a year and a half in Ireland. Fran admits he never rode in the Champion Stakes, but he could feel for Darryl Holland who did. We look ahead to Navan and Wexford in a show that mixes the future and the past.

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On The Wire - Tipperary and Curragh preview and chat with Ben Coen (25/08/21)

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0000

The rising star of the weighing room, Ben Coen, joins us this week - or does he? As with Ben, everything is laid back, and he talks about winning the Ebor and his unbeaten brother. It's a cracking Friday in Ireland at the Curragh and we also look at Tipperary. But will Fran ever return to the beach and why did Kevin Prendergast stand him up?

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On The Wire - Weekend preview and chat with Tim Husbands and Evan Awkwright (20/08/21)

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:03:00 -0000

This week we get the exclusive hopes of the two Longines Irish Champions Weekend CEO's; how many are they expecting to attend?
Fran is live from York, where he's the subject of our envy, and Johnnys Ward and Mac have to make do with dialling in from Ireland. Our main focus is the superb Curragh card and Saturday's, with the Debutante and Futurity to feast over

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On The Wire: weekly Irish Racing Podcast - featuring Irish St Leger Trial Stakes preview

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Gavin Lynch is back! One of the most respected judges in Ireland has some fancies at the Curragh and Tramore, while he pushes his Coast To Curragh cycle, with Fran Berry doing all he can to avoid getting on a bicycle next month – but we haven't given up! Will Reilly might get involved yet, the Bar One guru all set for the return of Dundalk on Sunday.

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On The Wire - Weekend racing preview featuring Aido McGuinness, tips and chat (06/08/21)

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:44:00 -0000

There's a lot to get through this week: from Galway to Baaeed; from Dukey's Trains, Planes and Automobiles ride to Galway to his smoking with a mask on; from Ado McGuinness' Galway double to keeping on the straight and narrow; from looking ahead to Cork to the Curragh with an in depth look at the Phoenix Stakes.

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On The Wire - Galway Festival Friday-Sunday preview, tips and chat (29/07/21)

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Emmet Mullins is the special guest for part two of the One The Wire Galway Festival Preview, in association with Bar One Racing. Johnny Ward is joined by Fran Berry, John McDonnell and the Racing Post's esteemed Mark Boylan as the team preview the weekend action. #OnTheWire #Tips #RacingTips #GalwayRaces #HorseRacing

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On The Wire - Galway Festival - Days One to Four Preview Podcast (26/07/21)

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:30:00 -0000

Johnny Ward is joined by Fran Berry, Brendan Duke and John McDonnell to preview the first four days of the 2021 Galway Festival.

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On The Wire - weekly Irish Racing Podcast - Irish Oaks and Curragh tips (15/07/21)

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:52:00 -0000

The team reflect upon the life and legacy of Galileo, Dukey's love life and whether Fran can come up with another winning nap. Find out where they will putting their money for the weekend action at The Curragh.

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On The Wire - weekly Irish Racing Podcast (Navan, Fairyhouse Limerick tips and preview - 09/07/21)

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:18:00 -0000

Johnny, Dukey and Fran are joined by Will Reilly to talk Colin Keane, St Mark's Basilica, the July Cup and a packed weekend or racing in Ireland, with four cards. Somehow, War Front continues to get excess coverage, Fran toasts an end to his drought in the naps game and Dukey makes a strong case for the brilliance of Ryan Moore. Johnny and Fran again agree on one at Navan.

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On The Wire - weekly Irish Racing Podcast (featuring Cathal Byrnes) - (02/07/21)

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:08:00 -0000

You've met Charles Byrnes, now meet Cathal! The 26-year-old talks working with Winx and his plans as a trainer. Did Dukey get a third date? And what excuse does Fran have for another losing nap? The team look forward to the action at Bellewstown and Limerick, as well as weighing up the Irish challenge in the Coral-Eclipse.

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On The Wire - Irish Derby Festival Preview Podcast

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Johnny Murtagh, bidding to win the Irish Derby for the first time, talks about his Royal Ascot glory, his hopes as a trainer and Ben Coen - all with horses whizzing by him on the Curragh gallops. Dukey talks his hopes for a second date, returning to the track, while Fran has a confession to make, and Johnny Mac is sticking with a horse he loves in the Marble Hill.

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On The Wire - weekly Irish Racing Podcast - featuring Ado McGuiness (18/06/21)

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:38:00 -0000

Ado McGuinness is the special guest to preview his runners on Down Royal's biggest raceday of the year. Can the boys keep up their hot tipping form after two winners from three last weekend?

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On The Wire: weekly Irish Racing Podcast - featuring Jessica Harrington (11/06/21)

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -0000

The First Lady of Moone, Jessica Harrington, is our special guest this week to chat about her global ambitions, hopes in Ireland this weekend and a fine team of runners at Royal Ascot next week. Dukey reveals a surprisingly expensive visit to the bike repair shop, Fran has thoughts on a barbecue, Johnny Mac is dreaming of a fourth successive winning nap for the Bar One team and JW reveals hidden talents as a singer.

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On The Wire - Epsom preview special (03/06/21)

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:53:00 -0000

The team are back to look forard to Classic action at Epsom this weekend with some tips for the Irish action too and why is Dukey dead against one of the Classic favourites?

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On The Wire - 28/05/21: Weekend preview, Guineas review, Barney Curley & best sausages in Ireland

Fri, 28 May 2021 14:45:00 -0000

Johnny Ward is joined by Fran Berry, Brendan Duke and Bar One Racing's John McDonnell to take their weekly look at the latest racing action - and the team have a couple of winning naps to celebrate from last weekend! #OnTheWire #JimBolger #RacingTV #IrishRacing #HorseRacing

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On The Wire - featuring interview with Jim Bolger - 21.05.21.

Fri, 21 May 2021 16:52:00 -0000

Fran Berry visits Jim Bolger on the eve of a classic weekend, we look back on the jockeys that came through the academy at Kilcullen and look ahead to the Guineas weekend. There's also a reflection on last weeks NAPS with a big price winner and some close calls.

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On The Wire - featuring interview with Aidan O'Brien - 14.05.21.

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:43:00 -0000

Aidan O'Brien is the special guest as the trainer reflects upon his potential hand for the Cazoo Derby at Epsom after victory for Snowfall and an eyecatching third for High Definition at York in the week.
Johnny Ward is once again joined by the usual team - Brendan Duke, Fran Berry and Bar One Racing's John McDonnell - to look forward to the weekend action.

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On The Wire (Punchestown Festival Friday & Saturday and Newmarket Guineas preview)

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:05:00 -0000

It's a big weekend ahead for Joseph O'Brien and the trainer gives Johnny Ward the latest on his big candidates for the QIPCO 2000 and 1000 Guineas, while we also preview the final two days of the Punchestown Festival. Hear from Johnny, Brendan Duke and Racing TV's Fran Berry to get their best bets for the next couple of days in our Irish racing podcast, in association with Bar One Racing.

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On The Wire - 2021 Punchestown Festival Preview (Days One and Two)

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:54:00 -0000

Johnny Ward is joined by Fran Berry, Brendan Duke and Bar One Racing's John McDonnell to look forward to some of the big clashes (and the races where the value might lie) on the opening two days of the 2021 Punchestown Festival. Envoi Allen or Monkfish? Chacun Pour Soi or Allaho? Find out where the boys will be putting their money in just a little more than half an hour of talk and tips.

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On The Wire - Fairyhouse and Cork preview (including the Irish Grand National)

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:42:00 -0000

Ahead of Monday's Irish Grand National, Fran Berry, Brendan Duke and Bar One Racing's John McDonnell join Johnny Ward to look forward to this weekend's Irish racing action at Fairyhouse and Cork, building up to the Irish Grand National on Monday.

No mentions of the forthcoming revolution from Brendan Duke this week, although the rights and wrongs of the Tiger Roll saga get a good airing, along with some interesting observations on stallions to follow ahead of Cork's first Flat meeting of the year.

We also hear from trainers Peter Fahey, Joseph O'Brien and Paul Nolan about some of their weekend runners.

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On The Wire Cheltenham Festival Days 3 & 4 Preview

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:35:00 -0000

It's a one-sided fight so far in the Prestbury Cup and Johnny Ward can't see any let-up in the flow of Irish winners as the team look forward to the final two days of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival. Brendan Duke might be hoping that the revolution comes, but the rest of the lads would simply be happy with a winner or two. This On The Wire podcast is brought to you in association with Bar One Racing.

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On The Wire Cheltenham Festival Days 1 & 2 Preview

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 22:43:00 -0000

Johnny Ward is joined by Brendan Duke, John McDonnell from Bar One Racing and Racing TV's Fran Berry to look forward to the first two days of action at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival. We also hear from Eddie O'Leary - who has some punchy views on the beatability of Appreciate It and Chacun Pour Soi - and Danny Mullins, who does nothing to put the boys off the chances of Concertista.

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S2 Ep18: On The Wire - Weekend Racing Preview - Dundalk, Navan and Naas

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:01:00 -0000

Our Irish racing podcast On The Wire returns with the usual mix of news, previews and tips as Johnny Ward is joined by Fran Berry, Brendan Duke and Bar One Racing's John McDonnell to look forward to all of the action. Get the best bets from the boys as they take a close look at Sunday's action, headlined by the BARONERACING.COM Leinster National.
We also hear from Gavin Cromwell about his Cheltenham Festival team - find out which horse at a meaty price the trainer thinks might be coming back to form at just the right time for the Albert Bartlett Hurdle.

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On The Wire - Dublin Racing Festival Sunday Preview (Published 05.02.2021)

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:15:00 -0000

It's day two of the Dublin Racing Festival preview! This time we've added in Donn McClean, Kevin O'Ryan, Fran Berry and Jane Mangan to give their naps for the weekend. Gavin, Dukey and Johnny get into the meat of it straight away, with Gavin recalling watching Danoli all those years ago but Dukey and Johnny are very sweet on one in the big one.

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On The Wire - Dublin Racing Festival Saturday Preview (Published 04.02.2021)

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:10:00 -0000

It's back! Dukey, Gavin and Johnny couldn't stay away for too long and return for a two-part special, just like the Dublin Racing Festival. In part one, we go through every race, with not a great deal of agreement among the lads on any of the races. Dukey provides an update on how his love life progressed since our last podcast at Christmas, while Gavin affirms his love for everyone.

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On The Wire - Christmas Special - Leopardstown and Limerick (published 21/12/20)

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 20:52:00 -0000

On The Wire is back for a Christmas Special with Johnny and Dukey joined by Gavin Lynch. Dukey speaks of dealing with Stockholm Syndrome and potential new love, while looking ahead to four cracking days' racing. Gavin has some strong fancies at Limerick and Leopardstown, while we have Christmas naps from Fran Berry, Patrick Mullins and Donn McClean - as well as some old Leopardstown memories.

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S1 Ep29: On The Wire Episode 29 - Longines Irish Champions Weekend - Sunday

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:46:00 -0000

The punting opportunities look thinner on the ground on a tricky second day of action on Irish Champions Weekend, but there's a bet to be found in the Irish St Leger according to Gavin Lynch, as well as some rather questionable impressions.

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S1 Ep28: On The Wire Episode 28 - Longines Irish Champions Weekend - Saturday preview

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 19:12:00 -0000

Johnny Ward and Brendan Duke are joined by Gavin Lynch to run share their favourite memories of the Irish Champions Stakes and nominate their best bets for all of the action from Leopardstown on the first day of Irish Champions Weekend.

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S1 Ep27: On The Wire - Episode 27 featuring Colin Keane (published 24/07/20)

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:40:00 -0000

Colin Keane is the latest star guest and joins Johnny, Brendan and Fran Berry - who is typically modest about his 10-1 winning nap from last weekend - to talk about Siskin's Goodwood challenge, Even So's Irish Oaks success and much more. Along with fellow rider Donagh O'Connor, we discuss jockeys' weights in Ireland and end up with a barrelful of tips for the weekend, horses to follow and a healthy discussion over how things might pan out in the King George.

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S1 Ep26: On The Wire - Episode 26 - Shane Foley (Published 16/07/20)

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:30:00 -0000

He's top of the jockeys' championship standings and now he's top of the On The Wire bill too! We're joined by Shane Foley ahead of his big ride in the Irish Oaks this weekend as he talks about his amazing season so far. But he's not the only star jockey we're talking to this week as Barry Geraghty is our guest answering The Joy Of Six questions. Can you guess which ride gave him the biggest buzz in the saddle?

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S1 Ep25: On The Wire - Episode 25 (Donnacha O'Brien) (published 09/07/20)

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 20:45:00 -0000

So it turns out that everybody backed Serpentine! Well, Johnny Levins did. And Donnacha O'Brien fancied him too, as both revealed to us in the latest episode of On The Wire. How does it feel to be a Classic-winning trainer? Does he now feast every day on fast food since freed from the shackles of professional riding? And has he got a winner for us? We heard in depth from the newest O'Brien in the Group 1 ranks, as well as getting the news and tips ahead of the weekend action at Kilbeggan, The Curragh, Leopardstown and Dundalk.

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S1 Ep24: On The Wire - Episode 24 - Epsom Derby preview (published 02/07/20)

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 17:10:00 -0000

Above all weeks, we seem to have plenty to discuss, with Dukey imposing a running order on proceedings which Donn McClean agrees with but Johnny still finds time for a curveball at the end. What did the lads make of the Irish Derby, Magical, and The Shunter? What do they make of the Epsom Oaks, in which Donn and Johnny have a strong each-way fancy, and the Derby, in which they also agree on a big price? Dukey and Johnny disagree on their nap but agree on the race, while The Joy Of Six guest is Gavin Ryan... and we hear from John Murtagh and Jessica Harrington.

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S1 Ep23: On The Wire Episode 23 - Irish Derby special (published 26/06/20)

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:23:00 -0000

Fran Berry joins the crew again to look ahead to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby and the rest of the action at The Curragh over the weekend. Brendan Duke has some strong fancies, as well as some firm views on lockdown haircuts, while Sir Dragonet's prospects in the Alleged Stakes also very much divide opinions.
With Gavin Cromwell also joining in with his Joy Of Six and a positive mention for a runner at Kilbeggan next week, there's plenty to get stuck into in the latest On The Wire, in association with Bar One Racing.

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S1 Ep22: On The Wire - Episode 22 - Ger Lyons (Published 18/06/20)

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:30:00 -0000

Ger Lyons joins for the majority of the show as he reflects on the victory of Siskin, achieved despite "taking on a football team" of runners from the Ballydoyle stable in the Irish Guineas. Lyons talks about his weekend runners, his ambitions for the future and compares Colin Keane to a notable jockey from the past. Lyons, Dukey and Johnny each come up with one thing they would like to improve racing, while Dukey bids to build on his exceptional tipping last weekend. The King gives a selection for Royal Ascot, while Oisin Orr is the Joy Of Six guest and has a big fancy for the weekend.

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S1 Ep21: On The Wire: Irish Guineas special (Episode 21) (published 11/06/20)

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:40:00 -0000

Jim Bolger tells Johnny Ward exactly how good he hopes his Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas hope Fiscal Rules could be, while we also hear from Donnacha O'Brien and Racing TV's Fran Berry joins Johnny and Brendan Duke to preview the action from The Curragh this weekend.
With the fall-out from Newmarket also covered, it's a bumper edition to get stuck into ahead of a great weekend of racing.

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S1 Ep20: On The Wire (Episode 20) (published 04/06/20)

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:18:00 -0000

We're just days away from the resumption of racing in Ireland, before which we have the excitement of the QIPCO 2000 and 1000 Guineas to look forward to.

Johnny Ward is joined by a lockdown-weary Brendan Duke and Bar One Racing's Peter Kingston, while there is an extended interview with Seamie Heffernan, who gives his view on the weekend's Classics, offers an interesting horse to follow for the season, and reveals what he enjoys most about life in the premier league of Irish jockeys.

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S1 Ep19: On The Wire - Episode 19 (published 26/03/20)

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:28:00 -0000

Aidan O'Brien and Joseph O'Brien join Johnny Ward and Brendan Duke on the phone to talk about the cessation of racing in Ireland, the latest situation in their own stables and the effect of Covid-19 on their own families and staff. There's plenty of more talk from our socially-distancing duo too as they look at ante-post options for next year's Cheltenham Festival, while jockey David Mullins joins us for our 'Joy Of Six' Q&A.

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S1 Ep18: On The Wire - Episode 18 (published 19/03/20)

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:03:00 -0000

In unprecedented circumstances, Johnny and Dukey convene but observe social distancing to bring you On The Wire. Brian Kavanagh, Horse Racing Ireland CEO, gives us an exclusive interview to explain why racing continues in Ireland and what might happen if an ambulance were needed at the track. Gavin Cromwell and Denis Hogan explain how racing is functioning behind closed doors. We also have Fran Berry's nap, while Johnny and Dukey talk over Cheltenham and go through Dundalk, Thurles, Downpatrick and Naas - cards that are surely going to attract huge interest from punters in these remarkable times.

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S1 Ep17: On The Wire - Episode 17 (published 14/03/20)

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:57:00 -0000

Recorded before racing from Cheltenham on Friday, the usual crew get together with Racing TV's Donn McClean to review the highs and lows from the first three days of the Festival and share a few tips for the weekend action at Navan and Limerick. From Samcro and Envoi Allen to the Champion Chase clash of the week that wasn't, it's all covered on the weekly On The Wire podcast, brought to you in association with Bar One Racing.

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S1 Ep16: On The Wire - Episode 16 Cheltenham Festival special (published 04/03/20)

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:09:00 -0000

It's finally here... and it's actually happening, right? Johnny Ward and Brendan Duke are on their way to Cheltenham and the pair are joined by Bar One Racing's Peter Kingston to preview every single race at the meeting!
Joseph O'Brien tells us about his running plans for... well... most of his team, while Gavin Cromwell says nothing that would put you off backing Darver Star.
It's a packed episode full of idle gossip from the Cheltenham Festival preview circuit and a hatful of selections. Is Dukey ready to give up on Articulum? What do you reckon...
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S1 Ep15: On The Wire - Episode 15 (published 27/02/20)

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:30:00 -0000

Johnny and Dukey have been on the circuit this week - the Cheltenham Preview Night (TM) circuit - with tales to tell from Leixlip on Tuesday night, and some exclusive, smuggled audio to boot, featuring Gordon Elliott, Eddie O'Leary and Oakley Brown, who is eyeing a big ride in the Martin Pipe. Not only do we have their naps but we have handicap naps for the Festival from The King, Kevin O'Ryan, Jane Mangan and Donn McClean - with three of them tipping the same horse! Fran Berry has his usual Dundalk lock of the week and both Dukey and Johnny have weekend fancies at Leopardstown - Dukey's local track given his admission that he, in fact, still lives with his mother. Add in owner Peter Michael, in the news this week after the win of Jason The Militant, and we have a show.

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S1 Ep14: On The Wire - Episode 14 (released 20/02/20)

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:00:00 -0000

This week's show may not have it all, but arguably it does. Johnny spent Tuesday morning at Gordon Elliott's and Wednesday's at Willie Mullins', relaying what he was told, featuring interviews with the pair as well as with their lieutenants, Busty Amond and David Casey. John Small, Dublin Gaelic football star, gives us his Joy Of Six, while we have Fran Berry giving not one nap but two this weekend. On top of all this, we talk racing welfare, and Dukey comes up with a TWENTY-letter word that even Countdown wouldn't be able to manage. Plus: Bar One is only enhancing our Cheltenham naps for a nifty. All in.

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S1 Ep13: On The Wire - Episode 13 (published 13/02/20)

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:24:00 -0000

Who will ride Delta Work at Cheltenham? Will Tiger Roll run at Aintree? How did racing knowledge help Brendan Duke win a fiercely contested Countdown battle? It's all in Episode 13 of On The Wire, hosted by Johhny Ward. We also hear from Jack Davison and get the latest weather update from Gowran Park's Eddie Scally, as well as the best bets for the weekend action in Ireland.

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S1 Ep12: On The Wire - Episode 12 (published 07/02/20)

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:45:00 -0000

Something for everyone in episode 12 of On The Wire as Johnny Ward and Brendan Duke review the highs and lows of the Dublin Racing Festival and preview the weekend action. Can Fran Berry put up another winning nap at Dundalk? What does Gavin Cromwell have planned for Darver Star and Wolf Prince after their big runs? What are Johne Murphy's horses to follow for 2020? Is Eddie O'Leary still waiting to see if the Grand National handicapper blinks first over Tiger Roll? The answers are all to be found here.

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S1 Ep11: On The Wire - Episode 11 (Dublin Racing Festival Sunday preview) (Released 31/01/20)

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:18:00 -0000

It's the second On The Wire of the weekend! Brendan Duke and Johnny Ward are again joined by Gavin Lynch to discuss day two of the Dublin Racing Festival. Dukey, "a proven sire", has a strong fancy in the mares' handicap hurdle but so does Johnny; Gavin targets his winning nap in one of the Grade 1s on an incredible day's racing. Add in Henry de Bromhead, Leopardstown CEO Tim Husbands, Presenting Percy's owner Philip Reynolds and one of the most emotional commentaries ever heard at Leopardstown and you have... episode 11 of On The Wire.

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S1 Ep10: On The Wire - Episode 10 (Dublin Racing Festival Saturday preview) (Released 31/01/20)

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:07:00 -0000

(Apologies for the sound interference in some sections of this podcast). We love the Dublin Racing Festival so much we're doing it twice: On The Wire, that is. This is the first of two episodes, focussing not only on Dundalk but primarily day one of the DRF at Leopardstown. After two winning naps last weekend, Gavin Lynch, one of the most respected voices in Irish punting, joins the team and agrees with Johnny about a strong fancy at Dundalk. Dukey is looking to a Gigginstown runner and, accordingly, we have Eddie O'Leary on to give an exclusive take on brother Michael's runners Saturday. Philip Reynolds joins us the the Joy Of Six, while we have four Leopardstown tickets to give away.

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S1 Ep9: On The Wire - Episode 9 (Released 23/01/20)

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 20:00:00 -0000

Benie des Dieux vs Honeysuckle, Dallas Des Pictons-gate, a chat with Jerry Hannon and all the best bets for the upcoming action at Dundalk, Fairyhouse and Naas. Johnny Ward is joined by Peter Kingston, Brendan Duke and Racing TV's Donn McClean for the latest episode of On The Wire, in association with Bar One Racing.

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S1 Ep8: On The Wire - Episode 8 (Released 17/01/20)

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Johnny Ward catches up with top jockey Rachael Blackmore to talk about some of the highlights of her season so far. Joe Chambers gives us a dark horse to follow from the Rich Ricci ranks, while Brendan Duke joins Johnny, along with Racing TV pundit Fran Berry, to give their best bets ahead of the weekend action at Dundalk, Navan and Thurles. It's all in the latest edition of On The Wire, in association with Bar One Racing.

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S1 Ep7: On The Wire - Episode 7 (Released 10/01/20)

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 17:08:00 -0000

We hear from Patrick Mullins, Sarah Lynam and Donnacha O'Brien in our weekly Irish racing podcast, sponsored by Bar One Racing. Johnny Ward is in the chair, joined by Brendan Duke. The pair preview some exciting weekend action at Dundalk, Fairyhouse and Punchestown.

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S1 Ep6: On The Wire - Episode 6 (Released 03/01/2020)

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0000

With a look back over the best of the action from the Christmas period and a preview of the big novice hurdle at Naas, Johnny Ward and the usual crew serve up a mixture of tips and tittle-tattle, while we get an extensive update from top jockey and friend of the show, Jack Kennedy.

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S1 Ep5: On The Wire - Episode 5 (Released 28/12/2019)

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -0000

The latest episode in Irish racing podcast series.

Racing TV's Donn McClean joins Johnny Ward and Brendan Duke to preview the final day of action at the Christmas meetings at Leopardstown and Limerick, while we also hear from Gordon Elliott and Lydia Hislop on a star-packed edition of On The Wire.

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S1 Ep4: On The Wire - Episode 4 (Released 19/12/19)

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:54:00 -0000

Henry De Bromhead talks exclusively ahead of the big Christmas action at Leopardstown and Limerick, while Johnny and Brendan also hear from Jane Mangan and HRI boss Brian Kavanagh.

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S1 Ep3: On The Wire - Episode 3 (Released 12/12/19)

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 19:03:00 -0000

In association with Bar One Racing, Johnny Ward, Brendan Duke and Peter Reynolds preview the weekend's Irish racing action and have a strong fancy for Dundalk on Friday, while they also look back upon the return to action of Presenting Percy and hear from Gigginstown manager Eddie O'Leary, getting the very latest news on Tiger Roll.

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S1 Ep2: On The Wire - Episode 2 (Released 06/12/19)

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:50:00 -0000

Racing TV brings you our Irish racing Podcast in association with Bar One Racing.
Johnny Ward and Brendan Duke hear from Presenting Percy's owner Philip Reynolds, look back on the excitement from Fairyhouse last weekend, and preview the weekend's Irish racing action, including the John Durkan Chase and Hilly Way Chase.
We also hear from Joseph O'Brien and Kevin Doyle.

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S1 Ep1: On The Wire - Episode 1 (Released 29/11/19)

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 18:07:00 -0000

Racing TV brings you our Irish racing Podcast in association with Bar One Racing. Johnny Ward and Brendan Duke hear from top trainer Gordon Elliott as they look forward to a big weekend of jumps racing at Fairyhouse.

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