Barry Geraghty: 55 Fractures, Grand Nationals & Racing's Greatest Horses | In Conversation

In the latest episode of Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation, Jane Mangan sits down with one of the greatest jump jockeys of his generation, Barry Geraghty. Across a remarkable career, Barry rode more than 40 Cheltenham Festival winners, won the Grand National aboard Monty's Pass and partnered some of the greatest National Hunt horses of the modern era, including Moscow Flyer, Sprinter Sacre, Bobs Worth and Champ. But behind the big wins was a career of extraordinary courage, sacrifice and resilience. Barry opens up on the 55 fractures he suffered during his time in the saddle, the fall that could have cost him his life and the fear that comes with returning from serious injury. He reflects on growing up as a small and timid young rider, competing against AP McCoy, Ruby Walsh and Paul Carberry during a golden era of jump jockeys, and the mentality and self-belief that allowed him to perform at the highest level. He also tells the story of how a phone call led to him becoming JP McManus' retained jockey, recalls the magic of Moscow Flyer and Sprinter Sacre, explains the decision behind his famous ride on Champ at Cheltenham and reveals why his Grand National victory on Monty's Pass remains the defining moment of his career. This is Barry Geraghty, in conversation. Follow William Hill Racing and William Hill Ireland on Social Media: 📲 Facebook – Search “William Hill Ireland” 📲 X – @WilliamHillIre 📲 Instagram – @WilliamHillIreland Subscribe for more episodes of Inside Track: Ireland – In Conversation. 18+ | Please gamble responsibly. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Coming Up 0:37 Introducing Barry Geraghty 1:44 Life After Retirement 4:43 55 Fractures – The Physical Toll of Racing 5:41 Was Barry Ever Frightened? 6:02 The Fall That Could Have Killed Him 8:06 Growing Up Timid, Small and Horse-Mad 9:41 Life at the Family Riding School 11:39 Leaving School at 15 12:39 Breaking His Leg at 14 13:50 Pony Racing and a Golden Generation of Jockeys 15:13 Competing with AP McCoy, Ruby Walsh and Paul Carberry 16:02 Barry's Breakthrough in Racing 17:44 Losing His Way as a Jockey 18:46 The Advice That Changed Barry's Riding 19:39 Moscow Flyer – The Horse That Changed Everything 22:17 The Legendary Tingle Creek 24:20 Barry's Scars and Broken Bones 25:23 Nights Out with Racing's Greatest Jockeys 27:56 Why Fear of Failure Doesn't Work 28:53 The Nicky Henderson Years 29:06 Sprinter Sacre – “The Most Natural Thing I Ever Rode” 31:08 Bobs Worth and Nicky Henderson's Great Horses 32:41 Could Barry Get the JP McManus Job? 35:05 How Barry Became JP McManus' Jockey 37:21 Barry's Greatest Ride? 37:49 The Incredible Champ Cheltenham Ride 38:56 Developing His Own Riding Style 40:38 Self-Belief and the Importance of Small Victories 41:39 Visualisation and Trusting Your Instincts 42:58 The Decision That Won a Grand National 43:36 Choosing Monty's Pass 45:51 Barry's Greatest Career Moment 46:23 When People Started Trying to Retire Him 47:31 The Conversation with JP That Knocked Him for Six 48:21 The Advice from His Wife That Changed Everything 49:01 Knowing When It Was Time to Retire 50:18 The Sacrifices Barry's Family Made 51:00 Quickfire Questions 51:54 Best Horse Barry Ever Rode 52:01 Toughest Rival 53:03 The One Race He'd Relive 53:53 The Greatest Natural Jockey He Ever Saw 54:22 Final Reflections