
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 37 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Sports NewsNews | |||

Scandinavia battled past Trawlerman for a thrilling victory in the 2026 Gold Cup on the third day of Royal Ascot, handing trainer Aidan O'Brien his 100th success at the meeting.
Tommy Churchyard caught up with BHA Handicapper shortly after the race t... more
Could that be his best performance yet? Ombudsman made it back-to-back victories in the Prince of Wales Stakes in impressive fashion under William Buick on the second day of Royal Ascot.
We caught up with BHA Handicapper Dominic Gardiner-Hill to get ... more
Christmas Day cruised to victory under Ronan Whelan in the 247th running of the Betfred Derby on Saturday, handing trainer Aidan O’Brien his 12th success in the British Classic.
Bay City Roller and jockey Oisin Murphy landed the Coronation Cup for t... more
With the debate continuing following the decision by the Stewards at Epsom to declare favourite Benvenuto Cellini a non-runner following the Betfred Derby, BHA Chief Executive Brant Dunshea joins host Nick Lightfoot to explain what happened at the st... more
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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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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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Recent guests on The BHA Podcast include:
1. John Burgess
2. Lucy Gurney
3. Barry Geraghty
4. AP McCoy
5. Ruby Walsh
6. Mick Fitzgerald
7. Paul Townend
8. Rose Grissell
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