Podcast appearances and mentions of rachael blackmore

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Rachael Blackmore talks to us about her career and life after racing.

Rachael Blackmore chats to us about her career and life after racing; Tony O'Donoghue and Keith Treacy on Carla Ward's squad announcement, last night's LOI games and ice-cream, plus Niall Moran on an epic weekend of hurling! Game On.

It was the end of an era as Rachael Blackmore, the trailblazing jump jockey who made history when becoming the first female rider to win the Grand National and Gold Cup, announced her retirement last week. Join host James Stevens, Peter Scargill and David Jennings on this week's The Front Page to reflect on her remarkable rise to the top and her impact on the sport. In a busy show, the panel also looks at the Derby picture following the Dante at York and have mixed feelings on The Lion In Winter after his defeat. There is also crucial industry news on how tax changes could impact the sport's funding.

Labhraímid le Daragh Ó Conchúir faoi chraobhacha iontacha peile, Rachael Blackmore ag éirí as agus deireadh le clár rugbaí 7s na bhfear.

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 in the week. They each gave their top three Blackmore rides and remembered their encounters with her over the years. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see Gamblingcare.ie

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola joins Gabby and Mark for an exclusive interview. Europe is in sight, in fact, they've had such a successful season that he and his players, like Dean Huijsen, are catching the eyes of Real Madrid! And that's no surprise: his Basque province has produced two other top 10 Premier League managers, Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery. Taking inspiration from cycling, NFL and basketball, Iraola has produced a team that have achieved a record points total two seasons in a row. So, what's in the Basque water? How's he using his love of other sports to take his team to new heights? And how much longer can this team stick together? Plus, Gabby and Mark laugh about Manchester United's plans for a BBQ instead of an open-top bus parade if they win the Europa League. We react to Rachael Blackmore, the first woman to win the Grand National, retiring from horse racing. And will Andy Murray stick with coaching after splitting from Novak Djokovic? Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producers: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandGuest Booker: Matt HughesTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for the latest from around the racing world. On the day after the retirement of Rachael Blackmore, they are joined by some of those most influential and instrumental in her career: Henry de Bromhead, Shark Hanlon, Eddie O'Leary and Nina Carberry. Timeform's Dan Barber brings us Rachael's Top 5 perfomances of all time, while - in other news - Roger Teal explains why Kieran Shoemark has been overlooked in favour of Ryan Moore for this weekend's Lockinge ride on Dancing Gemini, plus Sally Flatt from Childwickbury Stud is our Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.

In this Final Furlong audio podcast exclusive, we reflect on two major moments that have rocked the racing world. First, Rachael Blackmore — the groundbreaking, history-making champion — has announced her retirement. From a 7lb claimer at Clonmel to winning every major championship race at Cheltenham and rewriting the Grand National record books aboard Minella Times, Rachael inspired a generation. Emmet Kennedy is joined by the man behind so many of those iconic victories, Henry de Bromhead, to pay tribute to a jockey who changed the sport forever. Then, we turn to Longchamp, where controversy erupted in the aftermath of the French 1,000 Guineas. She's Perfect crossed the line first — seemingly handing a first Classic win to trainer Charlie Fellowes and owner Basher Watts — only to be demoted after a stewards' inquiry in favour of a whipless Zarigana. What happened, and what does it say about racing's rules? Basher Watts joins us to give his first full reaction — and it's unmissable. Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for the latest from around the racing world. On the day after the retirement of Rachael Blackmore, they are joined by some of those most influential and instrumental in her career: Henry de Bromhead, Shark Hanlon, Eddie O'Leary and Nina Carberry. Timeform's Dan Barber brings us Rachael's Top 5 perfomances of all time, while - in other news - Roger Teal explains why Kieran Shoemark has been overlooked in favour of Ryan Moore for this weekend's Lockinge ride on Dancing Gemini, plus Sally Flatt from Childwickbury Stud is our Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.

Henry De Bromhead, horse racing trainer, pays tribute to his stable's legendary jockey Rachael Blackmore, after she announced her retirement from the sport.

Ger, Colm & Arthur run through Tuesday's morning papers, as the lads talk Rachael Blackmore's retirement, Ruben Amorim's latest interview & more.Horse racing journalist Thom Malone joins the chat to provide further context to Blackmore's greatness.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

In a seismic moment for horse racing, Rachael Blackmore has announced her immediate retirement from the saddle, ending a trailblazing 16-year career that redefined the sport's boundaries. In this emergency edition of The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Liam Firkin, Jamie Wrenn, and George Gorman to reflect on the astonishing achievements, historic milestones, and unmatched legacy of the most influential National Hunt jockey of her generation. From shattering the glass ceiling at Cheltenham to winning the Grand National, Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase, and this year's Stayers' Hurdle, Blackmore's story is one of talent, tenacity, and transformation — not just for racing, but for sport. The panel discusses her greatest rides, her long-standing alliance with Henry de Bromhead, the reaction within the weighing room, and what this shock retirement means for the future of the weighing room and women in sport. Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The mighty Rachael Blackmore shocked the racing world on Monday by announcing her retirement. So digging deep into the OTB archive, we've unearthed her appearance on Friday Night Racing in March of 2021, fresh from her victory aboard Honeysuckle at Cheltenham, becoming the first woman to pilot a Champion Hurdle winner.

Episode 291 Dan pays an emotional tribute to a recently retired 'jockey' Reidzo slags off London in "Eye on Glasgow" There's a game to talk about - Celtic 3-1 Hibs A look ahead to Aberdeen on Wednesday And a farewell to Dan, who says goodbye to GIGPOD For the season. https://www.instagram.com/gigpod/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachael Blackmore has retired this afternoon after a glittering racing career, which included a famous success in the 2021 Aintree Grand National.To reflect on her retirement, Kieran is joined by former Jockey Davy Russell...

On this evening's extended Extra Time we have reaction to the big stories of the weekend, Tipp hurlers win in Ennis that keeps out Championship ambitions alive, our footballers opening round Tailteann Cup defeat in Tubbercurry. along with the breaking news of Rachael Blackmore's immediate retirement. We hear from Liam Cahill, Ken Hogan, Timmy Hammersley JJ and Tom McGrath. Paul Cahill, football selector. gives his reaction along with Conor O'Dwyer and Ed Burke on Ladies football. TSDL with Barry and racing with David Byrnes rounds off a busy show that also includes updates from the Munster Minor football semi-final against Cork. We hope you like...

Jockey Rachael Blackmore has made history in the world of horse racing, and now, she tells Brendan about her latest challenge, writing a children's book. Rachael talks about her idyllic childhood and her life in five songs from The Cranberries to Fred Again.

The Grammy award-winning Lainey Wilson is a country music trailblazer. She has made her way from Hannah Montana impersonator to performing at the Grand Ole Opry and she's been awarded seven Country Music Association Awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 2023 and six Academy of Country Music Awards. As a prolific songwriter she's scored seven No. 1 hits including: Watermelon Moonshine and Heart Like A Truck. Her latest album, Whirlwind, earned a Grammy nomination and she is currently on a world tour promoting the album. She will be headlining at the Country to Country Festival at the O2 in London this weekend. She joins Nuala McGovern to discuss why she thinks country is cool again.In 2021, the Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the Grand National in the 182-year history of the race. The first woman to be leading jockey at the Cheltenham Festival with six victories, including the Champion Hurdle, and the following year she became the first female jockey to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Yesterday, she continued to make history winning the Stayers' Hurdle aboard Bob Olinger to complete a Cheltenham Festival double. All the more remarkable as she was sidelined for three months with a neck injury after a fall in September. We speak to Fern Buckley, BBC sports journalist, ahead of Blackmore's participation in Friday afternoon's Gold Cup race.In Bangladesh, there's been shocking news that an eight-year-old girl who was raped last week, has died from her injuries. Fierce protests have erupted in the country following the girl's death yesterday with people demanding that the government expedite justice for rape victims and reform laws related to women and children's safety. We hear from the BBC's South Asia Correspondent Samira Hussain who is based in Delhi, India.In the next of our Women's Prize discussions, we hear from Clare Mulley on her book charting the life of Agent Zo – a courageous Polish female resistance fighter in World War Two, and VV Ganeshananthan about her novel Brotherless Night set during the Sri Lankan Civil War – winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction last year. What can these writers in very different genres tell us about the experience of women in war?Catherine Cox from Nottingham was one of thousands of women who took the epilepsy drug sodium valproate while pregnant, something which is now advised against. She's been campaigning for compensation for more than 20 years. Her son Matthew, who's now 23, was born with a range of conditions, including autism, ADHD, epilepsy and several learning disabilities. At 18 months old, he was diagnosed with foetal valproate syndrome, indicating the medication Catherine took was the cause of his problems. Catherine joins Nuala alongside Dr Henrietta Hughes, Patient Safety Commissioner, whose report, released just over a year ago, recommended the need to compensate those harmed by valproate.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Kirsty Starkey Editor: Karen Dalziel

Back in 2008, Day 2 of the Cheltenham festival was suspended due to high winds and Alan Brazil was not happy. In 2022 Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the Gold Cup and Hawksbee & Jacobs take us behind the scenes with news of a ‘faller' on a night out in the Cotswolds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny Ward and Thom Malone are with you for today's Racing Pod, which looks at some tragic news in the racing world this week, as well as a preview of the weekend of racing action.The Racing Pod with William Hill.

It's all come down to this: Kathleen McNamee, Sarah O'Donovan, Eoin Sheahan & Jenny Claffey discuss the final makeup for the Irish sportswomen Mount Rushmore on International Women's Day.Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.#OptimumNutrition | #TheresMoreOfYouInYou

With Katie Taylor, Cora Staunton, Sonia O'Sullivan and Rachael Blackmore now carved onto OTB's Mount Rushmore celebrating the greatest Irish women's athletes of all-time, Kathleen McNamee, Mick McCarthy and Will O'Callaghan joined Ger Gilroy to discuss the final choices.

Released on International Women's Day, this exclusive preview celebrates our trailblazing ambassador, who became the first woman to ride a Gold Cup winner. Hosted by Vanessa Ryle, Rachael discusses her rides at this year's festival alongside Karen McMahon our Racing Director, who shares the insights into what trends Betfair are seeing in the 2024 Cheltenham market, with some surprising Gold Cup contender support.

This week's guests are 2023 Irish Elite champ, Shauna O'Keeffe, who makes her pro debut at London's York Hall on December 8, and her trainer/co-manager Kevin Mitchell. ‘The Hammer' was one of Britain's most popular boxers in the last two decades, racking up 39 wins and taking part in famous showdowns against the likes of John Murray, Michael Katsidis, Ricky Burns and Jorge Linares. He's been there, done that, and reckons Clonmel's Shauna can go one better than him and win a world title having been massively impressed with her since she made the switch to the UK during the summer. In the amateurs, she fought them all, going in against Katie Taylor, Kellie Harrington and Amy Broadhurst, while outside the ropes she's battled an eating disorder and come out with her hand raised. Shauna discusses those days in the vest, why she stopped boxing from 2017-2023, her comeback, pro dreams, body dysmorphia and her own ambitions for a homecoming. We also look ahead to Taylor's rematch with Chantelle Cameron on Saturday night, with analysis from Mitchell and O'Keeffe on where the Irish hero can improve to gain revenge over her rival. Tipp already has a world beater in Rachael Blackmore and they'd better start unpacking the red carpet for another as she's targeted a bout at Semple Stadium as the ultimate goal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Betfair ambassador Rachael Blackmore and racing legend Ruby Walsh sat down with Vanessa Ryle to talk through the upcoming 2023/2024 National Hunt season on a special episode of Racing... Only Bettor. Expect star rides for the season, ones to watch from Willie Mullins' yard, Constitution Hill, Jonbon plus an insight into what it is like to have a championship mentality and the pressures of being an elite jockey.

It's the full Royal Ascot wrap and TC kicks the show off with what could be a big breaking story for Frankie. MVP for Brendan was Shaquille but he also has some race planning advice for Aidan O'Brien when it comes to Paddington. Massive BSP's, interference in Ireland, Denis Hogan, Irish media rights, GAIN and World Pool. Plus, an MBE for Rachael Blackmore and Jennifer Pugh and a great Racing Welfare competition. For all the latest tips & insight on racing head to betting.betfair.com/racing/

Join Emmet Kennedy and Sam Morgan as they review the classic trial wins of Savethelastdance, Eternal Hope, Military Order, San Antonio, and Arrest. Plus, they discuss Point Lonsdale's victory, Hamish's impressive performance, and the significance of Metier's Chester Cup win for Saffie Osborne's career. Additionally, the episode covers Rachael Blackmore's controversial ride and the Kilbeggan stewards' lack of action. They delve into Charles Byrnes' fine and jockey Gearoid Brouder's ban for breaching running and riding rules at Gowran Park. Furthermore, they explore the heated disagreement between trainer Tony Mullins and owner Paddy Kehoe regarding Princess Zoe, along with the ongoing civil war over media rights in Irish Racing and its potential fallout. Tune in to The Final Furlong Podcast for the latest insights and discussions in the world of horse racing. You won't want to miss this episode! Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first of five episodes this week, George Elek is joined by Ed Quigley to preview day one of the Punchestown Festival as the National Hunt season begins to draw to a close.On day one of the festival we'll see Facile Vega in the Champion Novice Hurdle up against Il Etait Temps and Diverge. Energumene looks to follow up on Cheltenham success in the next Grade 1, the Punchestown Champion Chase.Journey With Me heads the market under Rachael Blackmore in the Champion Novice Chase, but Appreciate It, Sir Gerhard and Classic Getaway all provide stiff competition.Sponsors Unibet have extra place available on four races on day one: 15.40, 16.50, 18.00, 19.45As well as that they'll also be boosting the price of the favourite from 3pm on Tuesday in the following races: 16.15, 17.25, 18.35, 19.10Unibet, currently have a sign up offer for new customers. Deposit £10 and get money Back up to £40 if your first racing bet loses, plus a £10 Casino bonus. 18+. BeGambleAware.org. New customers only. T&Cs apply: https://welcome.unibet.co.uk/uk/sportsbook/horses/racing/aff/2023/index.html?mktid=1:81735833:92680458-30090&btag=81735833_F1D30D841B634CA7819DD24EC2BB8405&bid=30090&campaignId=1799188&pid=92680458 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruby joins Shane to talk about the day's racing at Cheltenham including another win for Rachael Blackmore!

Cheltenham is almost upon us and it's time for the Racing...Only Bettor preview! Vanessa Ryle, Tony Calvin, Kevin Blake, Brendan Duke & Betfair ambassador Rachael Blackmore are here to preview all the major races at the Festival! For all the latest tips & insight on racing head to betting.betfair.com/racing/ 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Visit www.begambleaware.org

Alan Cawley and Mark Langdon on the day's World Cup games; Shane Horan of Kilmacud Crokes looks ahead to the club's big day on Sunday, and Rachael Blackmore talks to us about Honeysuckle's career so far!

Citizens from all walks of life have come together to create Ionbhá - The nation's new empathy bible. The book, which is being released on Thursday, contains over 80 pieces of prose, essays, and poetry, from influential figures such as President Michael D Higgins, Rachael Blackmore, Panti Bliss, The Edge, and Fr Peter McVerry. Professor Pat Dolan is the Chair at the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at the University of Galway and Co-editor of the book spoke to Shane this morning.

Adrian and Shane pick the brain of GAA journalist Michael Verney for his top 5 performances he's seen firsthand on the latest edition of You Had To Be There. Timestamps and topics below. (01:10) – Joe Canning - 2008 (08:20) – Eoin Larkin - 2011 (15:00) – Khabib v McGregor - 2018 (21:40) – Rachael Blackmore - 2022 (26:30) – Gearoid Hegarty - 2022 Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Adrian and Shane pick the brain of GAA journalist Michael Verney for his top 5 performances he's seen firsthand on the latest edition of You Had To Be There. Timestamps and topics below. (01:10) – Joe Canning - 2008 (08:20) – Eoin Larkin - 2011 (15:00) – Khabib v McGregor - 2018 (21:40) – Rachael Blackmore - 2022 (26:30) – Gearoid Hegarty - 2022 Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

On this morning's Gift Grub, Joe Duffy's Liveline phonelines lit up with punters debating Ireland's greatest sporting achievement. Italia 90, Ireland's All Blacks win, Rachael Blackmore - everything was thrown into the ring.

Topics covered : Dancing with the Stars, her racing career, motherhood, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, fear of failure.In this episode I speak to retired jockey and Dancing with the Stars champion Nina Carberry.She's regarded as one of the greatest amateur riders of all time and after an almost 17-year career in the saddle, she retired in 2018.She's married to Ted and they have 2 daughters, Rosie who's 5 next month and Hollie who's 2.5.She is incredibly hard working, grounded and naturally shy, and in this conversation we talk all things DWTS….including her gruelling training schedule and being out of her comfort zone; her friendship with Rachael Blackmore, life at home with her family and her horses and all that it entails, and how winning DWTS compares to winning a Grand National or at Cheltenham!* A special thanks to Barbara White for all her help with this episode.And if you enjoyed this conversation, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places, thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall. * Inniu an séú lá is fiche de mhí an Mhárta. Is mise Sibéal Dempsey. Thuairteáil eitleán a bhí ag iompar céad tríocha a dó duine i ndeisceart na Síne Dé Luain. Ní bhfuarthas aon mharthanóirí go dtí seo, de réir údaráis na Síne. Ar an gCéadaoin fuair siad an bosca dubh, is féidir é a úsáid chun tuiscint a fháil ar chúis na timpiste. Boeing 737 ab ea an t-eitleán agus bhí sé á chur ar fáil ag an aerlíne China Eastern Airlines ag an am. Tharraing an timpiste aird freisin tar éis do dhá cheann de mhúnla 737 eile Boeing, an 737 Max, tuairteáil sa bhliain fiche a hocht déag is fiche a naoi déag. Múnla difriúil é an t-éitleán seo, ceann de na heitleáin phaisinéirí is coitianta ar domhan. Bhí rásaí Cheltenham ar siúl an tseachtain seo caite, agus ba í an jacaí Rachael Blackmore an chéad bhean a bhuaigh an Corn Óir. Ba í Rachel an chéad bhean freisin a bhuaigh an Champion Hurdle agus an Grand National an séasúr seo caite. Bhí sí ag marcaíocht ar chapall darbh ainm A Plus Tard, an capall céanna ar a raibh sí le linn an rása anuraidh, cé gur bhuail Jack Kennedy í sa deireadh san iomaíocht don chéad áit. An deireadh seachtaine seo caite freisin cuireadh deireadh le comórtas na Sé Náisiún, chaill Éire i gcoinne na Fraince in ainneoin líon is mó na n-úd a bhí acu riamh, fiche ceathair. D'fhoilsigh lucht acadúil ó Pheiriú agus ó Chicago páipéar an tseachtain seo ina n-áitítear go bhfuil mí-ainm tugtha ar Machu Picchu, ceann de na suíomhanna seandálaíochta is cáiliúla ar domhan. Bunaithe ar a n-athbhreithniú ar léarscáileanna iomadúla, doiciméid ón seachtú haois déag agus nótaí allamuigh ón taiscéalaí Hiram Bingham, éilíonn siad nach bhfuil an t-ainm Macchu Picchu le feiceáil in aon ábhair ábhartha. Ina ionad sin thug na háitritheoirí Inca Huayna Picchu ar an suíomh, is é sin an t-ainm atá ar an sliabh os cionn an tsuímh. * Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta. * GLUAIS múnla - make, model marcaíocht - riding úd - try (rugby) mí-ainm - wrong name suíomhanna seandálaíochta - archaeological sites taiscéalaí - explorer

The big breaking news this week is that three-time grand slam champion and WTA World No 1 Ash Barty surprised the sports world with the announcement of her retirement at the age of 25 with $23.8 earnings. Ash won the Australian Open this year and looked hot favorite to continue that form but there's nothing like retiring while you're at the top of your game so good luck Ash… there are many more dreams to pursue. Last weekend wrapped up the World Cup ski season where Mikaela Shiffrin put Olympic Games behind her to win the Overall Crystal Globe after winning the Downhill and finishing second in the Super G at the finals in Courcheval/Meribel. In horse racing Rachael Blackmore became the first woman to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup last Thursday after winning the Champion Hurdle two days before. Rachael made history last year winning the prestigious Grand National race so all eyes will be on her making it a double next month. The Rugby Six Nations tournament will see unprecedented coverage when that kicks off this weekend, Poland's Iga Swiatek won Indian Wells tournament last week and really stamped her credentials as she rises to the top of the rankings. And there is an exciting line-up for the start of the W Motor Racing Series with new drivers from a variety of countries.Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy GillenRecorded: March 23, 2022For more information, links and resources and hundreds more conversations from the world of women's sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the ONLY GLOBAL PODCAST FOR WOMEN'S SPORT with more than 60 hosts, 1600+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. Every episode is a WiSP SPORTS ORIGINAL PRODUCTION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.We are ranked in the top 2% of more than 2.71 million podcasts worldwide. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.

Proudly brought to you by All About Sunday, Kalooki Sportsbook and Spotify, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Darren McGrath and top jockey Denis O'Regan begin our review of Cheltenham Days Three and Four by discussing the dramatic conclusion to the Turners Novice Chase, which was set to be blown apart by Galopin Des Champs! We look back on the brilliant rides from Danny Mullins on Flooring Porter as he won his second Stayer Hurdle and Rachael Blackmore's winning ride on A Plus Tard, to become the first Jockey in 25 years to win the Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup in the same season! We also pay tribute to their respective Trainers for producing the Horses in such sparkling form. Speaking of... Willie Mullins was the Man of the Moment with a record setting Ten winners, with Five coming on Gold Cup Day. We reflect on his achievements and the exciting potential to come! Plus we pick Horses to follow and name our Highlights of the Week! If you're listening on SPOTIFY please give us a FIVE STAR RATING as it helps the Podcast #FFPArmy! To find out more about Race Horse Ownership with our official syndicate partnership ALL ABOUT SUNDAY, and to buy YOUR shares in the most expensive Horse All About Sunday have ever purchased, Invincible Power, click this link: https://www.allaboutsunday.com/collections/racehorse-collection/products/invincible-power?_atid=wKkT399iqRN6i1KtlPA5QTFY46imku Open Your account with our Official Betting Partner Kalooki Sports Book, who will beat the price of other bookmakers, with BPG for Horse Racing and instant withdrawls. Join today www.kalookisportsbook.co.uk Show Your Support for The FFP with Likes & Shares on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook

Proudly brought to you by All About Sunday, Kalooki Sportsbook and Spotify, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Racing TV's Nick Luck to discuss the key talking points of all four days of Cheltenham. From Willie Mullins historic ten winners at the meeting, the criticism of watering on Day 2, the UK's fightback with ten winners, the Irish clean sweep of Gold Cup Day, to Rachael Blackmore stealing the show on A Plus Tard as Henry de Bromhead trained the Gold Cup one-two for the second year in-a-row. We discuss all this and lots more in our first review of the Greatest Show on Turf! To find out more about Race Horse Ownership with our official syndicate partnership ALL ABOUT SUNDAY, and to buy YOUR shares in the most expensive Horse All About Sunday have ever purchased, Invincible Power, click this link: https://www.allaboutsunday.com/collections/racehorse-collection/products/invincible-power?_atid=wKkT399iqRN6i1KtlPA5QTFY46imku Open Your account with our Official Betting Partner Kalooki Sports Book, who will beat the price of other bookmakers, with BPG for Horse Racing and instant withdrawls. Join today www.kalookisportsbook.co.uk Show Your Support for The FFP with Likes & Shares on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook

Cheltenham Gold Cup winning trainer, Henry De Bromhead and John Shark Hanlon on what makes Rachael Blackmore and 'A Plus Tard' a winning combination

Cheltenham Festival 2022 Review | Racing Postcast with BoyleSports New customers to Members' Club get 50% off for the first three months using code NEW50 - https://bit.ly/3imjxtd  Maddy Playle is joined by Robbie Wilders from the Racing Post and Leon Blanche from BoyleSports to review the thrilling 2022 Cheltenham Festival. The team begin by reflecting on Constitution Hill and his emphatic Supreme Novices' Hurdle victory and deliberate his chances against the superstar, Honeysuckle. Wednesday saw a huge surprise in the Champion Chase when the favourite, Shishkin was pulled up early on. Before this, the panel discuss whether or not watering the ground was the correct cause of action. Robbie and Leon agree on where Galopin Des Champs should run at the Festival next year after his fall at the last in the Turners Novices' Chase. Before signing off, the team reflect on Friday's action, where Rachael Blackmore and A Plus Tard is the main topic of conversation. Lastly, with the return of flat racing on the horizon, the team look ahead to the Lincoln Handicap before giving their NAPs for the week.

Jockey Patrick Mullins and OTB's John Duggan join Johnny Ward live from Cheltenham after yet another historic day for Rachael Blackmore! #EveryRacingMoment | @HRIRacing

Ukrainian Paralympian Oksana Masters completed her quest for medals at the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Games finishing with seven to add to her total tally and record of fifteen. Oksana's story from being a victim of Chernobyl to Paralympic Champion is heartwarming but nonetheless a difficult time for her to compete and win medals. We also continue the story of WNBA star Brittney Griner who is being detained in Russia on drugs charges. Chris has the latest from the Sskiing World Cup Finals this week where American Mikaela Shiffrin won the Downhill and Italy's Sofia Goggia claimed the Downhill Crystal Globe. Nancy updates us on the Cricket World Cup, jockey Rachael Blackmore's winning streak at the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival, an Increase in FA Cup prize money, Sue Redfern becoming the first woman to umpire a first class cricket match in England. After we taped the podcast Nancy attended the women's rugby documentary No Woman No Try which will premiere on Amazon Prime on March 26.Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy GillenRecorded: March 15, 2022For more information, links and resources and hundreds more conversations from the world of women's sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the ONLY GLOBAL PODCAST FOR WOMEN'S SPORT with more than 60 hosts, 1600+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. Every episode is a WiSP SPORTS ORIGINAL PRODUCTION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.We are ranked in the top 2% of more than 2.71 million podcasts worldwide. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.

OTB's John Duggan joined Joe Molloy from Cheltenham racecourse to reflect on the opening day's action and how Ireland's representatives have fared. @HRIRacing #EveryRacingMoment

Proudly brought to you by All About Sunday and Kalooki Sportsbook, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Rory Delargy Paul Ferguson to preview the best bets for the Christmas Racing, including some dark Horses to back, some big priced bets and our views on the key races, including a blockbuster main course, the King George when Gold Cup hero Minella Indo and Rachael Blackmore, take on last years winner Frodon and Bryony Frost, with Clan Des Obeaux bidding to join an illustrious role of honour, by winning his third King George. Strong NAPS from Paul and Emmet, while Rory has some strong views on a few big priced Horses, so get them while they're hot! Thanks for Listening and Happy Christmas from all The Final Furlong Podcast Team

Proudly brought to you by All About Sunday and Kalooki Sportsbook, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Paul Ferguson to preview the best bets at Newbury, where the Hennessy takes certain stage, as Henry De Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore bid for more big race success, but who is Paul backing? We go through the card with some confident selections, while also previewing the return of of former Champion Hurdle winner, Epatante in the race she won comfortably last year, the Fighting Fifth Hurdle.  While on Sunday at Fairyhouse, there's stars on show with three Grade 1's in the Drinmore Novice Chase, the Royal Bond Novices Hurdle and the Hatton's Grace Hurdle.  Open Your account with our Official Betting Partner Kalooki Sports Book, who will beat the price of other bookmakers, with BPG for Horse Racing and instant withdrawls. Join today www.kalookisportsbook.co.uk To find out more about Race Horse Ownership with ALL ABOUT SUNDAY, including the Horse Emmet bought shares in, click the link www.allaboutsunday.com/collections/racehorse-collection Show Your Support for The FFP with Likes & Shares on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook

The Laughs of your Life is a podcast with Doireann Garrihy at the helm. In this series, Doireann aims to delve into the beauty of having a laugh, speaking to guests from all walks of life. From first memories of laughter to being laughed at to “if I didn't laugh I'd cry” moments, these markers will shape the interviews, bringing out the best in some of Ireland's most influential people.On today's episode, Doireann is joined by Rachael Blackmore*Season 5 of The Laughs Of Your Life podcast is brought to you by Aussie Hair. Great hair, no worries!*See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.