Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast (Season 7 | Episode 4) 🏇

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On today’s show, Champ.ie's Barry Doyle & David Byrnes look ahead to the Cheltenham November Meeting and The Navan Racing Festival with Noel Moran from Bective Stud.

This week’s Champ.ie Special Guest is Trainer Gavin Cromwell.

Agenda:

✅ Cheltenham & Navan
✅ Gavin Cromwell Interview 
✅ Chat with Noel Moran (Bective Stud)
✅ Weekend Best Bets 🏇

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast (Season 7 | Episode 3) 🏇

Proudly sponsored by BOYLE Sports, Gowran Park Racecourse, EJ Menswear, Shamrock Thoroughbreds, Midland Travel & McCafferty’s Traditonal Irish Bars. 

On today’s show, Barry Doyle & David Byrnes look ahead to Horse Racing action from Clonmel, Gowran Park, Exeter, Wincanton and Aintree. This week's #fivecast competition races include the Grand Sefton (Aintree), Haldon Gold Cup (Exeter) and Elite Hurdle (Wincanton) on West Country Weekend. 

This week’s Champ.ie Special Guest is Jockey Jack Tudor.

Agenda:

✅ Clonmel, Gowran & Naas 
✅ Aintree Grand Sefton
✅ West Country Weekend
✅ Interview with Jack Tudor
✅ WIN Trip to Cheltenham Competition
✅ Weekend Best Bets 🏇 

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 6 Episode 17 🏇

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On today’s show, Barry Doyle and David Byrnes build up to the Goffs Thyestes Chase 2025 at Gowran Park. Special Guests include Patrick Mullins, Kevin O’Ryan, Paul Nolan, Fr Paddy Byrne, Busty & Bubba Amond, Slippers Madden, Charlie Carter & Brendan Hennessy.

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Agenda:

✅ All 7 Races Previewed 
✅ 10+ Special Guests
✅ Thyestes Chase 2025 Tips 🏇

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Champ.ie spoke to Irish trainer Denis Hogan ahead of leading sprinter Sceptical's bid for Royal Ascot glory. On this week's podcast Barry Doyle (Champ.ie) is also joined by podcast regulars Ronan Groome (The Irish Field) and Mike Vince (SIS Commentator/ Track Presenter) to preview the week ahead at Royal Ascot.

Discussed:

• Leading Irish hope Sceptical.
• Less than vintage Queen Anne Stakes.
• Jim Crowley value for Top Jockey 25/1?
• Strong 10/1 Prince of Wales fancy.
• Who finishes second to Stradivarious?
• Top 2yo fancies.
• NAP's of the week.

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Champ.ie caught up with man of the moment Shane Foley, who will ride favourite Albigna for Jessica Harrington in the Irish 1000 Guineas on Saturday.

Barry Doyle (Champ.ie) is joined by podcast regulars Ronan Groome (The Irish Field) and Andrew Blair White (The Blair White Blog) to preview Irish Guineas weekend at The Curragh.

Discussed:

• Discussion with Jockey in form Shane Foley.
• Will Siskin stay 1m?
• Strong Irish Linconshire fancies
• Search for A Song and Magical return.
• Albigna unstoppable?
• Best bets of the weekend.

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Barry Doyle (Champ.ie) is joined by podcast regular guest Thomas Coyle (Racehorse Trainer) and Mike Vince (SIS Commentator/ Track Presenter) to preview 2000 Guineas weekend at Newmarket.

Discussed:

✅ Competitive Coronation Stakes
✅ Each way alternatives against Pinatubo
✅ Waldkonig Derby prospect
✅ Quadrilateral lay
✅ Gerard Stakes G3 at Haydock
✅ Best bets of the weekend
✅ Irish racing returns.

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After over 9 weeks of lockdown in Ireland and less than a week until Irish Horse Racing returns, the Champ.ie podcast looks ahead to the upcoming Flat Season 2020.

Barry Doyle (Champ.ie) speaks with former Irish Champion Jockey Colin Keane and gets the lowdown on the Ger Lyons unbeaten colt Siskin ahead of the Irish 2000 Guineas. Podcast regulars Ronan Groome (The Irish Field) and Andrew Blair White (Blair White's Blog) return also to discuss:

• 2000 and 1000 Guineas at Newmarket
• Jessica Harrington’s fillies.
• Unbeaten Siskin.
• Early Royal Ascot chat.
• Ballydoyle Derby hopes.
• Horses under the radar for 2020.
• Ante-post selections

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In the mist of the current COVID 19 crisis, Champ.ie have got the full band back together, with the entire roster coming together for a Lockdown Podcast Special.

Barry Doyle (Champ.ie) is joined by Colm Finlay (BetXS), Ronan Groome (The Irish Field), Andrew Blair White (Blair White’s Blog), Thomas Coyle (Trainer) and Jason Kiely (Sporting Life) to assess the current Industry position and review the National Hunt Season 2019/2020.

Discussed:

• Self isolation routines.
• Jason Kiely relives his beloved Easysland's XC victory.
• Horse racing industry assessed re Covid 19.
• Trainer and Bookmaker perspectives.
• National Hunt season and Cheltenham review.
• Eye-catchers from the festival.
• Early bird Cheltenham 2021 selections.

We hope you enjoy the Lockdown Special. Please do subscribe to our you-tube channel.

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Celebrating one year of recording, the champ.ie podcast brigade come together on the eve of the 2020 Cheltenham to preview all four days of the festival.

Barry Doyle (Champ.ie) is once again joined by podcast regulars Ronan Groome (The Irish Field) and Andrew Blair White (Blair White's Blog).

Discussed on Part Two:

✅ Allaho wins the Marsh .... provided he runs here.
✅ Frodon may be difficult to beat.
✅ Paisley Park looks untouchable.
✅ Triumph looks set up for something off the pace.
✅ Strong 14/1 tip for Albert Bartlett.
✅ Clan Des Obeaux the forgotten horse?
✅ Handicap selections (Day three & four)

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Celebrating one year of recording, the champ.ie podcast brigade come together on the eve of the 2020 Cheltenham to preview all four days of the festival.

Barry Doyle (Champ.ie) is once again joined by podcast regulars Ronan Groome (The Irish Field) and Andrew Blair White (Blair White's Blog).

Discussed on Part One:

✅ Strong Supreme and strong votes for Asterion Forlonge
✅ Below average Arkle Chase - 
✅ 5yo and 10yo fancies for Champion Hurdle
✅ Envoi Allen vs Sporting John
✅ Is Champ the lay of the week (RSA) ?
✅ Chacun Pour Soi wins all !
✅  Handicap selections (Day One & Two)

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David Sheeran (LMFM) interviews Champ.ie podcast members Barry Doyle (Champ.ie), Ronan Groome (The Irish Field) and Thomas Coyle (Racehorse Trainer) on Sunday Sport.

The lads build up to Tuesday's Champ.ie Cheltenham Preview Night at the Carnbeg Hotel and Spa, Armagh Road, Dundalk. Admission €20 inc. €5 Free Bet (Paddy Powers)

Discussed:

• Build up to Tuesday 3rd March in Dundalk.
• The Irish Injured Jockeys Fund.
• Stellar panel inc. Dessie Scahill, Keith Donoghue, David Mullins and Brendan Duke.
• Paddy Power partnership.
• Honeysuckle where will she run?
• Altior vs Defi Du Seuil vs Chacun Pour Soi.
• The Storyteller looks a good bet.
• Strong fancy for Presenting Percy.

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Kingwell Hurdle Preview inc. Fairyhouse and Naas on Sunday (Episode 18)

Ronan Groome (The Irish Field) is joined by regulars Thomas Coyle (Co. Meath Trainer) , Andrew Blair White (The Blair White Blog) and Jason Kiely (Sporting Life).

·       News on Cheltenham Preview Night (Dundalk) Tues 3rd March.

·       One ante post Cheltenham selection each.

·       Pic D’Orhy Arkle horse 2021.

·       Emmet Mullins potential machine?

·       Kempton Trials Day.

·       Bobby Joe Chase at Fairyhouse.

·       #8PointstoPlay update.

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Ascot Chase Preview inc. Red Mills Day at Gowran Park (Episode 17)

Barry Doyle (champ.ie) is joining by regulars Thomas Coyle (Co. Meath Trainer) & Andrew Blair White (The Blair White Blog).

• One #CheltenhamFestival ante-post selection each.
• Strong 16/1 pick for the Arkle.
• Contrasting Reynoldstown views (Pym vs Copperhead vs Need For Gold).
• Red Mills vs Gain Feed debate.
• Thomas Coyle maiden hurdle runner at Gowran.
• A well handicapped Tony Martin runner.
• #8PointstoPlay tipping blog in profit 74.5pts.
• Irish Grand National winner in February.

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 6 Episode 15

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On today’s show, Barry Doyle and David Byrnes build up to Jonbon vs Energumene in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot.

The lads also discuss the Goffs Thyestes Chase 2025 launch. Champ.ie Special Guest this week is trainer Sara Bradstock. Coming up to 10 years since Coneygree won the Cheltenham Gold Cup, MR VANGO is now flying the flag for the Bradstock stable and he is scheduled to run in the Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock on Saturday afternoon

Agenda:

• Energumene vs Jonbon
• Peter Marsh Chase Haydock
• Chat with Sara Bradstock
• Goffs Thyestes Golf Classic
• Weekend Best Bets

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Betfair Handicap Hurdle Preview inc. Punchestown on Sunday – National Hunt Season (Episode 16) 

Barry Doyle (champ.ie) is joining by regulars Ronan Groome (The Irish Field) & Andrew Blair White (The Blair White Blog).

* One Cheltenham Festival ante-post selection each.
* Confident selections for the Betfair Hurdle.
* Chacun Pour Soi talked up. Altior talked down.
* Native River the forgotten horse?
* Nube Negra the Spanish sensation.
* Andrew Blair White has a big play at Warwick!

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Dublin Racing Festival Preview inc. Sandown on Saturday – National Hunt Season (Episode 15) 🏇

Barry Doyle (champ.ie) is joined by Colm Finlay (BetXS), Ronan Groome (Irish Field) & Jason Kiely (Sporting Life) to discuss all things Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown.

• Stilton cheese complications.
• Strong votes for Min.
• Honeysuckles big day out in the city.
• Irish Gold Cup puzzle.
• Easyland update from France. 
• Carlow GAA.

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Cotswold Chase Preview Podcast inc. Doncaster & Naas on Sunday – National Hunt Season (Episode 14)

Barry Doyle (champ.ie) returns to the hot seat and is joining by regulars Thomas Coyle (Racehorse Trainer) & Andrew Blair White (The Blair White Blog). This episode sees a first appearance for ex Co. Limerick Jockey Jason Kiely (Sporting Life) once with Tim Vaughan in UK but now working in France. Jason shares some valuable insight regarding Cross Country French fancy Easyland.

* 7 Weeks to Cheltenham, one Ante-Post selection each.
* Ronan Groome's date with....... Sheik Mohammad.
* Paisley Park has a challenger.
* Tipster in form Thomas Coyle.
* Well touted Fly Smart entered - Jason gives the word from France.
* Carefully Selected bypasses RSA Chase.
* Best bets of weekend.

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Ronan Groome (The Irish Field) takes over the reins as podcast host and is joined by Thomas Coyle (Co. Meath Trainer) & Andrew Blair White (Blair-White Blog) to preview a stellar weekend of National Hunt racing coming up at Ascot, Haydock, Navan & Thurles.

• Strong weekend tips including some Cheltenham festival clues.
• Potentially well handicapped selections at Navan.
• Cries for Honeysuckle to run in the Champion Hurdle.
• Continued Windsor Avenue and Real Steel love affairs.

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Lanzarote  Preview inc. Moscow Flyer Novices Hurdle at Punchestown  – National Hunt Season (Episode 12) 

Barry Doyle (champ.ie) is joined by Ronan Groome (The Irish Field) & Thomas Coyle (Co. Meath Trainer) to discuss all the upcoming action from Kempton, Warwick, Fairyhouse & Punchestown this weekend.

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Tolworth Novices Preview inc. Naas on Sunday - National Hunt Season (Episode 11) 

Barry Doyle (champ.ie) is joined by Ronan Groome (The Irish Field), Andrew Blair-White (Blair-White's Blog) & Thomas Coyle (Co. Meath Trainer) to discuss all the upcoming action from Sandown, Wincanton & Naas this weekend.

Plus two horses each to take away from the Christmas period. 

Wishing all podcast listeners a Happy New Year !

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2019 National Hunt Racing Review - New Year's Eve Special Episode.

Barry Doyle (champ.ie) is joined by 38 time Cheltenham Festival winning jockey Barry Geraghty, Thomas Coyle (Racehorse Trainer), Ronan Groome (The Irish Field) & Andrew Blair-White (Blair-White's Blog) to review all the jumps racing 2019.

As always please get involved, let us know your favourite National Hunt moments in the year that was! 

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Red wine flowing and mince pies plentiful. The festive scene is set and this is the episode you've all been waiting for this Christmas.

As promised, the champ.ie lads gathered in their Christmas jumpers at Drumree Manor, Co. Meath to preview all the festive racing at Leopardstown, Limerick and Kempton this Christmas.

Special guest David Mullins who rode the Savills Chase winner 2018 (Kemboy) to glory 12 months ago speaks about his road to recovery following a back injury suffered in October.

David also tells about some of the more fancied Mullins runners over Christmas.

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 Cheltenham returns this weekend and Barry Doyle (champ.ie) is joined by Thomas Coyle (Trainer), & Andrew Blair White (The Blair-White Blog) to preview all the action inc. Navan on Sunday. 

Discussed this week:

• Eyecatchers & Top Performance from the week that was.
• West Approach lines up again at Cheltenham.
• Pentland Hills & Elixir De Nutz start their Champion Hurdle campaigns.
• Finlay visits the Christmas lights in Dublin instead of joining us. Tut tut.
• Albert Bartlett Novices (3m) Hurdle (Grade 2).
• Andy Dufresne among six Elliott declarations for Sunday's Navan Novice Hurdle (G2).
• Horse most looking forward to this weekend upcoming.
• Andrews declared love for Windsor Avenue.
• Thomas runs one in Dundalk (Fri).
• Christmas Podcast Special reminder.

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Back for yet another jam packed weekend of National Hunt racing, Barry Doyle (champ.ie) is joined by Thomas Coyle (Trainer), Ronan Groome (The Irish Field) & Andrew Blair White (The Blair-White Blog).

Discussed this weekend:

Tingle Creek (Sandown).
Henry VI Novices Chase (Sandown).
Becher Chase (Aintree).
Many Clouds Chase (Aintree).
John Durkan Chase (Punchestown).
#8PointstoPlay leaderboard.
Christmas podcast special announced.

As always please get involved, let us know your weekend NAP's. Support appreciated.

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 6 Episode 14🏇

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On today’s Christmas Special, Barry Doyle and David Byrnes build up to all the Christmas Horse Racing action including the King George VI Chase, the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton, the Savills Chase at Leopardstown, the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow and the Paddy Power Handicap Chase at Leopardstown.

Champ.ie Special Guest this week is trainer Gordon Elliott. Gordon talks about Brighterdaysahead rematch with State Man at Leopardstown and gives an insight into Cullentra intended runners over the festive period.

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Agenda:

✅  Lossiemouth Vs Constitution Hill
✅  Galopin Vs Fact to File
✅  Chat with Gordon Elliott
✅  12 Horses to Follow over Christmas
✅  Festive Best Bets

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Back to review another fantastic weekend's National Hunt Racing, Barry Doyle (champ.ie) is joined by Andrew Blair White (Blair White's Blog) to dissect it all.

Talking points...

* Is Envoi Allen the complete package?
* Will he be best suited by the Supreme or Ballymore?
* Would Samcro have won?
* Honeysuckle Champion Hurdle bound?
* Foxrock church.
* Paisley Park's return.
* The Rasher Counter.
* Eye-catchers from the weekend!
* One Ante-Post selection each.

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Barry Doyle (Champ.ie) is joined by Ronan Groome (The Irish Field) & Colm Finlay(BetXS) to discuss a Super Sunday card at Fairyhouse this weekend.

Mike Vince (SIS) returns to the champ.ie podcast this week to discuss his very own runner Cabaret Queen who lies second favourite for Saturday's Ladbrokes Trophy Chase at Newbury. 

Mike has also paid visit to many of the National Hunt yards in recent weeks and gives us some key pointers for the season ahead.

Get well soon to podcast regular Thomas Coyle (Trainer) who couldn't join us this week due to illness.

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Some passionate but contrasting opinions on the podcast this week as host Barry Doyle (Champ.ie) discusses the Altior vs Cyrname clash with regulars Thomas Coyle (Trainer), Ronan Groome (Irish Field) & Com Finlay (BetXS)

Colm also brings along his ante-post docket with Elixir De Nutz (33/1) for the Champion Hurdle to the party whilst Ronan Groome officially launches the #8PointstoPlay Saturday tipping challenge, which with be published on the website every Saturday for the season. Colm currently sits on top after week one with plus 6pts.

Ronan once again receives some Real Steel slagging and Barry boasts about his Harambe selection winning the Greatwood Hurdle last week.

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 6 Episode 13🏇

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On today’s show, Barry Doyle, David Byrnes and Steve Ryder (Racing Weekly) build up to Ascot’s Long Walk Hurdle. The lads share all the best weekend horse racing tips from Ascot, Haydock and more.

Champ.ie Special Guest this week is Gold Cup winning jockey and racehorse trainer Sam Thomas. Sam talks about his Welsh Grand National runners and promising youngster Celtic Dino.

Stephen Thorne of Shamrock Thoroughbreds also talks us through his runners at Dundalk on Friday night.

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Agenda:

✅  Ascot Long Walk Hurdle
✅  Chat with Sam Thomas 
✅  22/1 NAP Selection 
✅  Weekend Best Bets

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 6 Episode 12 🏇

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On today’s show, Barry Doyle, David Byrnes and Joe Norris (Getyourtipsout) build up to Cheltenham’s December Gold Cup. The lads share all the best weekend horse racing tips from Cheltenham, Doncaster, Fairyhouse & Navan.

Champ.ie Special Guest this week is trainer John McConnell. John gives an update on runners at Cheltenham this weekend and exciting youngster Heads Up who runs in the listed bumper on Navan on Sunday.

Stephen Thorne of Shamrock Thoroughbreds also talks us through his runners at Dundalk on Friday night.

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Agenda:

✅  Cheltenham December Meeting
✅  Chat with John McConnell
✅  Goffs Thyestes Tickets Offer 
✅  Weekend Best Bets

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 6 Episode 10 🏇

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On today’s show, Barry Doyle, David Byrnes and Brian O’Keeffe (Boylesports) build up to the G1 Tingle Creek at Sandown. The lads share all the best weekend horse racing tips from Sandown, Aintree, Navan & Cork.

Champ.ie Special Guest this week is legendary trainer Nicky Henderson. Nicky gives an  update on Constitution Hill, Sir Gino and Jonbon who is favourite for the Tingle Creek at Sandown on Saturday.

Stephen Thorne of Shamrock Thoroughbreds also talks us through his runners at Dundalk on Friday night.

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Agenda:

✅  Sandown Tingle Creek Preview
✅  Boylesports Becher Chase
✅  Constitution Hill update
✅  Chat with Nicky Henderson 
✅  Weekend Best Bets

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 6 Episode 8 🏇

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On today’s show, Barry Doyle, David Byrnes and Diarmuid Nolan (Racehour Podcast) build up to the Fairyhouse Winter Festival, Fighting Fifth Hurdle Hurdle & the Coral Gold Cup. The lads share all the best weekend horse racing tips from Fairyhouse, Newcastle & Newbury.

Champ.ie Special Guest this week is jockey championship leader Darragh O’Keeffe. Darragh talks about early season G1 success aboard Envoi Allen (Down Royal) and Senior Chief who runs at Newbury on Saturday.

Stephen Thorne of Shamrock Thoroughbreds also talks us through his runners at Dundalk on Friday night.

Agenda:

✅  Newbury & Newcastle Preview
✅  Teahupoo vs Lossiemouth
✅  Interview with Darragh O’Keeffe
✅  King George Chase Ante-Post
✅  Weekend Best Bets

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 6 Episode 6 🏇

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On today’s show, Barry Doyle, David Byrnes and Davy Boland (Racing’s Inside Track TV) build up to the Betfair Chase at Haydock and the John Durkan Chase at Punchestown. The lads share the best weekend horse racing tips from Haydock, Ascot, Punchestown and more. 

Champ.ie Special Guest this week is leading French trainer Gabriel Leenders. Gabriel reflects on Sweet David’s win at Cheltenham last weekend. Gabriel also updates Champ.ie viewers on stable star Gold Tweed, who runs in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday. 

Shark Hanlon also gives an update on Hewick ahead of Haydock on Saturday and we hear from Stephen Thorne of Shamrock Thoroughbreds ahead of Dundalk on Friday night.

Agenda:

✅  Haydock, Ascot & Punchestown
✅  Interview with Gabriel Leenders
✅  State Man vs Lossiemouth
✅  Young P2P Graduates to Follow 
✅  Weekend Best Bets

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 6 Episode 4 🏇

Proudly Sponsored by Boylesports, Gowran Park Racecourse, EJ Menswear & Shamrock Thoroughbreds.

On today’s show, Barry Doyle, David Byrnes and Joe Norris build up to Cheltenham’s November Meeting 2024. The lads share the best weekend horse racing tips from Cheltenham and Navan (Troytown Chase).

Champ.ie Special Guest this week is Co. Tipperary native Fergal O’Brien. Trainer Fergal O’Brien speaks about his unbeaten star Dysart Enos. Dysart Enos is favorite for the Greatwood Hurdle at Cheltenham on Sunday. Fergal also talks about other stable entries this weekend at Cheltenham and he also gives an insight into some younger horses to follow this season.


Agenda:

✅  Cheltenham November Meeting
✅  Troytown Chase 2024
✅  Interview with Fergal O’Brien
✅  Weekend Best Bets

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 6 Episode 2 🏇

Proudly Sponsored by Boylesports, Gowran Park Racecourse, EJ Menswear & Shamrock Thoroughbreds.

On today’s show, Barry Doyle & David Byrnes build up to the Boylesports Aintree Grand Sefton with Brian O’Keeffe (Boylesports). The lads also discuss the Weekend’s National Hunt Racing from Aintree, Wincanton, Gowran Park & Naas, sharing this weekend’s Horse Racing Tips.

Champ.ie Special Guest this week is trainer, Olly Murphy. Olly talks about his position in leading the Trainer’s Championship, entries this weekend and his exciting team of young horses for the season ahead.

Agenda:

✅  Aintree Grand Sefton
✅  Interview with Olly Murphy
✅  EJ Menswear Competition
✅  Weekend Best Bets


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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast (Season 7 | Episode 2) 🏇

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On today’s show, Barry Doyle & David Byrnes look ahead to the Down Royal Festival of Racing and Wetherby's Charlie Hall Chase. This week’s Champ.ie Special Guest is Trainer John Shark Hanlon.

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✅ Down Royal Festival
✅ Hewick update with Shark Hanlon
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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 6 Episode 1 🏇

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On today’s show, Barry Doyle & David Byrnes are excited to discuss Champ.ie’s Top 10 Jumpers to Follow 2024/2025. The lads also discuss the Weekend’s National Hunt Racing from Down Royal, Wetherby, Ascot & Cork, sharing Weekend Horse Racing Tips.

Champ.ie Special Guest this week is jockey, Sam Ewing. Sam talks about leading the Irish Jockey’s Championship and Gordon Elliott’s Down Royal Weekend Runners such as Gerri Colombe, Brigtherdaysahead, Firefox and more. 

Agenda:

✅  10 Jumpers to Follow 2024 /2025
✅  Down Royal Preview
✅  Interview with Sam Ewing 
✅  Shamrock Thoroughbreds Update
✅  Weekend Best Bets

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 5 Episode 41 🏇

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On this week's show, David Byrnes, Barry Doyle & Brian O'Keeffe look ahead to some of the big races this weekend on Boylesports Irish Grand National Weekend at Fairyhouse.

Our special guest this week is trainer Jimmy Mangan. Jimmy speaks to Barry about his G3 winning chaser Spillane's Tower who runs at Fairyhouse on Sunday. Jimmy also gives his thoughts on the Boylesports Irish Grand National 2024.

Agenda:

✅  Irish Grand National 2024
✅  Chat with Jimmy Mangan
✅  Best Bets & NAP

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 5 Episode 35  🏇

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On this week's show, David Byrnes, Barry Doyle and Mark Boylan look to the Cheltenham Festival 2024 Handicaps.

Our special guest this week is jockey Darragh O'Keeffe. Darragh speaks about winning the Grand Annual at Cheltenham last year aboard Maskada, Henry De Broamhead's exciting festival team and Gold Cup hope Gentlemansgame.

The lads look ahead to the 9 Cheltenham Festival 2024 Handicaps.

Agenda:

✅  ALL 9 Festival Handicaps
✅  Chat with Darragh O'Keeffe
✅  Best Bets & NAP

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 5 Episode 31 🏇

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On this week's show, David Byrnes, Barry Doyle and Brian O'Keeffe look to the Cheltenham Festival 2024.

Our special guest this week is trainer Martin Brassil. Martin speaks about Gold Cup hope Fastorslow who has already beaten Galopin Des Champs twice in his career already. Martin also talks about the rest of his team for Cheltenham including Coral Cup runner Built By Ballymore.

The lads look ahead to the 5 Championship Races, Novice Hurdles, Novice Chases and more on the Champ.ie Cheltenham Festival Preview 2024.

Agenda:

✅  5 Championship Races
✅  Novice Hurdles & Chases
✅   Interview with Martin Brassil
✅  Best Bets & NAP

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 5 Episode 27 🏇

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On this week's show, David Byrnes and Barry Doyle look ahead to some of the big races this weekend at GOWRAN, ASCOT & HAYDOCK.

Our special guest this week is jockey HARRY SWAN. Harry speaks about recent success aboard impressive bumper winners such as Jalon D'Oudaries, Romeo Coolio, The Yellow Clay and Brigherdaysahead at Gowran Park last season. The lads also catch up with Jane Davis from Connolly's Red Mills ahead of Red Mills Day 2024 at Gowran Park Racecourse 

Agenda:

✅  Gowran, Ascot & Haydock Preview
✅  Chat with Jane Davis (Red Mills)
✅  Harry Swan Interview
✅  Best Bets & NAP

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 5 Episode 25 🏇

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On this week's show, David Byrnes and Barry Doyle look ahead to some of the big races this weekend at Newbury, Navan & Warwick.

Our special guest this week is trainer Ben Pauling. Ben speaks about recent success with Handstands in the Sidney Banks Novice Hurdle at Huntingdon and Ben also talks about Tellherthename who runs in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury on Saturday.

Agenda:

✅  Newbury, Navan & Warwick Preview
✅  Chat with Ben Pauling 
✅  Best Bets & NAP

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 5 Episode 23 🏇

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On this week's show, David Byrnes, Barry Doyle & Ronan Groome look ahead to some of the big races at the Dublin Racing Festival 2024 at Leopardstown.

Our special guest this week is jockey Michael O'Sullivan. Michael speaks about success aboard chasing star Marine Nationale and his book of rides for the Dublin Racing Festival 2024.

Agenda:

✅  Dublin Racing Festival 2024
✅  Chat with Michael O'Sullivan 
✅  #DRF Best Bets & NAP

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 5 Episode 13 🏇

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On this week's Christmas Show, David Byrnes, Barry Doyle & Ronan Groome look ahead to all the Christmas Horse Racing including the King George VI Chase, Savills Chase, Jack De Bromhead Christmas Hurdle, Welsh Grand National, Paddy Power Handicap Steeplechase

Our special guest for Christmas is jockey PATRICK MULLINS. Barry speaks to Patrick about the team of Closutton runners over the Christmas period and plans for some of the WP Mullins stars for the rest of the National Hunt Season ahead.

Agenda:

✅  King George & Savills Chase
✅  Welsh Grand National Tips
✅  Chat with Patrick Mullins
✅  Best Bets & NAP

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Champ.ie Horse Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 5 Episode 7 🏇

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On this week's show, Mike Vince, Barry Doyle, Davy Boland & Ronan Groome look ahead to some of the big races this weekend at Fairyhouse, Newbury & Newcastle.

Our special guest this week is Jockey Keith Donoghue. Barry speaks to Keith about Encanto Bruno who runs in the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle and Letsbeclearaboutit who runs in the Drinmore Novice Chase. Keith also gives some insight into other horses for the National Hunt Season.

Agenda:

✅  Fairyhouse Winter Festival
✅  Newbury & Newcastle
✅  Keith Donoghue Interview
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Champ.ie Horse Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 5 Episode 5 🏇

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On this week's show, Barry Doyle & Ronan Groome look ahead to some of the big races this weekend at Punchestown, Haydock & Ascot.

Our special guest this week is Jockey JJ Slevin. Barry speaks to JJ about G1 Winner Fastorslow and his preperation for the John Durkan Chase along with his long term prospects for the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March.

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✅  Punchestown Winter Festival
✅  Haydock & Ascot
✅  J.J Slevin Interview
✅ #fivecast & best bets

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast (Season 7 | Episode 1) 🏇

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On today’s show, Barry Doyle & David Byrnes look ahead to the National Hunt Season (2025/26) with 10 Jumpers to Follow and the lads also discuss Cheltenham's October Meeting This week’s Champ.ie Special Guest is Jockey Danny Gilligan.

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✅ 10 Jumpers to Follow
✅ Interview with Danny Gilligan
✅ WIN Trip to Cheltenham Competition
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Champ.ie Horse Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 5 Episode 3 🏇

Proudly Sponsored by Boylesports, Gowran Park Racecourse and Syndicates Racing.

On this week's show, Mike Vince, Barry Doyle, Ronan Groome, Steve Hamilton & Davy Boland look ahead to some of the big races this weekend at the Cheltenham November Meeting, the Navan Racing Festival & more. Our special guest this week is trainer Patrick Neville. Barry speaks to Paddy about The Real Whacker and his preperation for the Paddy Power Gold Cup and his prospects for the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March.

Jack Cantillon (Syndicates. Racing) also joins to the show to discuss Syndicates. Racing partnership with Champ.ie and the chances of Sharp Object, trained by John McConnell who is entered at Cheltenham this weekend.

Agenda:

✅  Cheltenham November Meeting
✅  The Navan Racing Festival
✅  Patrick Neville Interview
✅  Syndicates. Racing
✅ #fivecast & best bets

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Champ.ie Horse Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season 5 Episode 1🏇

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On this week's show, Barry Doyle & Ronan Groome look ahead to some of the big races this weekend at Down Royal, Aintree, Wincanton and Gowran Park Racecourse. Our first special guest of the NEW season is Henry De Bromhead. Henry speaks to Barry about his entries this upcoming weekend inc. Envoi Allen, Minella Indo and Magical Zoe.

Agenda:

✅  NEW Sponsor Launch
✅  Down Royal, Aintree & Wincanton
✅ Henry De Bromhead Interview
✅ Weekend #fivecast competition
✅ Best bets

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Champ.ie Horse Racing Podcast | Season Episode No.51🏇

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Barry Doyle (Host) and Ronan Groome look ahead to PUNCHESTOWN DAY FOUR (Friday) at the Punchestown Festival

✅  Punchestown Day Four
✅  All 8 Races Previewed
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