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Grand National
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Affordability Checks
Racing Together
Axe the Racing Tax
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Constitution Hill
I Am Maximus
Lincoln Stakes
Coral Eclipse
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Northumberland Plate
Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings
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Welcome to The BHA Podcast, hosted by Racing TV's Nick Lightfoot. In a brand new show, direct from the British Horseracing Authority, he speaks to senior leaders within the sport’s governing body to get their thoughts on the biggest issues facing racing. The BHA Podcast wants to hear from you. If you have any questions for the BHA then you can email them to us at podcast@britishhorseracing.com and... more

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Item won the Juddmonte International on the opening day of the Ebor Festival at York Racecourse, beating Almaqam by a head under jockey Colin Keane for the Andrew Balding team. Constitution River and Ombudsman finished third and fourth respectively. more

Goodwood was glorious!

We take a look back at a sensational week at the Qatar Goodwood Festival with the BHA's Head of Handicapping, Dominic Gardiner-Hill, who shares his revised ratings for the leading horses.

He reflects on Bow Echo and Billy Lou... more

Bow Echo stretched his unbeaten run to six with another sensational victory, this time in the Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes under jockey Billy Loughnane for trainer George Boughey.

The BHA's Head of Handicapping Dominic Gardiner-Hill shared his immediate... more

Kalpana landed a thrilling victory in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday. The five-year-old mare saw off the challenge of Calandagan, Benvenuto Cellini Masquerade Ball and Lambourn under jockey Colin Keane f... more

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Simon Cox
Incoming Chair of the British Horseracing Authority
British Horseracing Authority
Episode: 25. An interview with Simon Cox
Robbie Supple
BHA team principal starter
British Horseracing Authority
Episode: 24. Cheltenham Festival starts review
Cathy O'Meara
Head of race day officials to the BHA
British Horseracing Authority
Episode: 24. Cheltenham Festival starts review
Dominic Gardiner-Hill
Head of handicapping for the BHA; co-chairman of the LONGINES World's Best Racehorse Rankings Committee
British Horseracing Authority
Episode: The Handicapper – LONGINES World's Best Racehorse Rankings
Greg Swift
Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs, British Horseracing Authority
British Horseracing Authority
Episode: 23. Financial Risk Assessments – What now?
Aidan O'Brien
Trainer, Coolmore
Coolmore
Episode: The Handicapper – Coral-Eclipse 2026
John Burgess
Head of Integrity at the BHA
British Horseracing Authority
Episode: 20. The Handicappers reveal the top Jumps stars of 2025/26
Lucy Gurney
Community Engagement Manager for Racing Together
Racing Together (part of Racing to School)
Episode: 19. British racing’s week of volunteering gets underway
Barry Geraghty
National winning jockey
British Horseracing Authority/UK Horse Racing
Episode: 17. Barry's Briefing - How to ride the Grand National

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Nick Lightfoot
Host of The BHA Podcast, reporting on governance and policy within horseracing

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3.7 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
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    Absolute waffle.

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    I’ve really enjoyed The BHA Podcast! They do a great job of making horse racing easy to follow, and it’s fascinating to hear directly from the people shaping the sport. The discussions are insightful, covering everything from governance to the future of racing, and I appreciate that we can send in our own questions. If you’re a fan of horse racing and want to understand more about what goes on behind the scenes, this is definitely worth a listen!

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Insightful discussions with industry leaders that add credibility to the racing community.
A thoughtful, governance-focused show that explains decisions shaping the sport.
A bit dense at times, but valuable for listeners who want the backstory on policy and safety.
Hosts present complex topics clearly and invite practical perspectives from insiders.

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25. An interview with Simon Cox
Q: What will a typical week look like once you start in October?
Cox outlines meeting many stakeholders beforehand, getting to know people and context, and then working with the board and team to lay out a winning strategy for racing.
25. An interview with Simon Cox
Q: How have you got to this point, and what was the process to become BHA Chair?
Cox explains a non-linear path, emphasizing steady work, reputation built through relationships, and a belief that doing well in any position leads to future opportunities, rather than a grand plan.
The Handicapper – Coral-Eclipse 2026
Q: What did you make of the performance, Tom?
Tom reacts by calling the performance solid and meaningful, but notes that Constitution River may not have shown a substantial increase over his French Derby form, suggesting the horse is solid but perhaps not transformative at this stage.
The Handicapper – LONGINES World's Best Racehorse Rankings
Q: Dom, can you tell us how the conclusion was reached between Ombudsman and Ka Ying Rising joint top on 131?
The committee considered international votes from 17 countries, examined recent performances, and noted that both horses had comparable ratings across voters, with additional adjustments based on the Chairman's Sprint Prize performances and subsequent results that leveled their standing at 131.
23. Financial Risk Assessments – What now?
Q: Can you talk us through the stages from when we learned of the news yesterday and the subsequent reaction of the BHA?
Greg explains the tight timeline with the Gambling Commission, the staged approach, the lack of concrete timeframes, and the frustration around pilot learning not yet being fully published or evaluated.

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The show revolves around governance, integrity, welfare, and industry initiatives within horseracing, featuring senior leaders from the sport's governing body and other industry insiders. Episodes typically explore regulatory decisions, safety and welfare, inclusion efforts, as well as practical perspectives from riders and industry analysts, often tying in real-world events at major meetings. Listeners can expect candid discussions about policy, administration, and the sport's social impact, with occasional behind-the-scenes insights into race organization and governance. Noteworthy is the blend of high-level governance with practical, on-the-ground viewpoints from jockeys and industry leaders, which can help sponsors and potential guests ... more

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