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The BHA Podcast

British Horseracing Authority

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Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 61

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 we will endeavour to answer as many as possible in future episodes.

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30. Racing’s Diverse Future

Season 1 · Episode 30

Thursday, October 22, 2026 • Duration 39:17

In this special episode of The BHA Podcast, we mark Black History Month by taking stock of where racing has been, where it is now and what more can be done to ensure the sport reaches diverse communities across Britain. Host Nick Lightfoot is joined by BHA Chief Executive Brant Dunshea and Head of Diversity & Inclusion Rose Grissell, as well as broadcaster Josh Apiafi and British Horseracing Development Programme alumnus Casey Gore.

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29. British Champions Day and Flat season wrap

Season 1 · Episode 29

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 • Duration 38:36

In the latest episode of the BHA Podcast, we are joined by four BHA Handicappers to dissect the thrilling action from British Champions Day as well as the Flat season as a whole.

In a jam-packed episode, we cover Ombudsman's new rating and whether he's the best middle distance horse in Europe, what the Handicapper said to William Haggas when asked if Maltese Cross should go for the St Leger or Arc, and the rise of leading sprinter Almeraq.

To finish the episode, each Handicapper picks out a horse that has surprised them this season, as well as one to keep an eye on next year.

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28. Celebration of Racing in Wales

Season 1 · Episode 28

Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Duration 29:06

In the latest episode of The BHA Podcast, we take a trip to Wales for the opening fixture of the season at Chepstow and the Welsh Horse Racing Awards.

The awards and the racing came at a vital time for Welsh racing, with the BHA in the process of producing an economic impact assessment to set out, for the first time, the contribution to the Welsh economy made by racing in Wales.

In this episode, we hear from some of the leading figures in Welsh racing to understand what makes it so special and what is being done to ensure decision makers in Cardiff understand the many positives derived from the sport.

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27. Special Awards edition from the Dubai Future Champions Festival

Season 1 · Episode 27

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 • Duration 21:53

With nominations open for the 2027 Godolphin Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, we visited the Dubai Future Champions Festival on Newmarket’s Rowley Mile for a special edition of The BHA Podcast.

Godolphin managing director Hugh Anderson emphasises the vital importance of recognising the hard work, passion and dedication of the people working and volunteering at the heart of our sport – and chooses his stand-out moment from over two-decades of celebrations.

We caught up with 2026 Employee of the Year Kieran Kourdache, who reflects his success at February’s ceremony and an incredibly busy year for everyone at Karl Burke Racing.

He also tells us which world-famous judge he will be looking to emulate as he joins our esteemed judging panel.

Also joining the podcast are head judge Nick Luck and his fellow judges Anna Kerr and Eileen Harte, who are all gearing up for another fiendishly difficult task this year.

We get an insight into what exactly our judging panel is looking for in a nomination, and they urge breeders and training yards to nominate their stars – and potentially win a share of the £128,500 prize.

Nominations are open now for the 2027 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin.

To nominate, go to: https://www.thoroughbredawards.co.uk

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The Handicapper – Darley Dewhurst Stakes and bet365 Fillies’ Mile

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 • Duration 06:25

Musical Times extended her unbeaten record under jockey William Buick for trainer Charlie Appleby in the Group 1 bet365 Fillies' Mile on Friday.

The following day, Ryan Moore rode Darkness Falls to victory in the Darley Dewhurst Stakes, seeing off the challenge of Desert Castle and Buick.

BHA Handicapper and two-year-old specialist Graeme Smith sat down with Tommy Churchyard to share his thoughts and updated figures after the weekend's action in Newmarket.

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26. Fixture list and prize money funding announcement

Season 1 · Episode 26

Friday, October 2, 2026 • Duration 32:54

In this episode of The BHA Podcast, host Nick Lightfoot is joined by the BHA's Director of Racing, Richard Wayman, to discuss the 2027 fixture list and today's prize money funding announcement. Richard discusses the sport's growth strategy and the future of the fixture list - and shares his Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe selection.

We also hear from trainer Charlie Fellowes on the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin and why you should nominate your star for the 2027 awards.

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The Handicapper – Tattersalls Sceptre Sessions Cheveley Park Stakes

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 • Duration 07:08

In the latest episode of The Handicapper, the BHA's two-year-old expert Graeme Smith provides his assessment of the Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday, won with an 'unbelievably impressive' performance by Sun Goddess in track-record time.

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The Handicapper – Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • Duration 06:48

Nabati took the Group 2 Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury on Saturday for William Buick, Charlie Appleby and Godolphin.

In the latest episode of The Handicapper, BHA’s two-year-old specialist Graeme Smith discusses the Mill Reef ratings and also looks ahead to a pulsating edition of the Tattersalls Sceptre Sessions Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket Racecouese on Saturday.

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The Handicapper – Betfred St Leger

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 • Duration 04:35

Highwayman powered to an unforgettable victory for trainer Joseph O'Brien in the 250th renewal of the Betfred St Leger on Saturday. In turn Saffie Osborne created history, becoming the first female jockey to win a British Classic at Doncaster Racecourse. Is the Melbourne Cup now a possibility?

Tommy Churchyard sat down with BHA Handicapper Adam Barnes for his assessment of the momentous race.

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The Handicapper – Betfair Sprint Cup

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Duration 04:02

Almeraq stormed to victory in the Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock Park on Saturday.

The four-year-old handed jockey Tom Marquand and trainer William Haggas an impressive win to add to his Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes success at Ascot back in June.

Tommy Churchyard sat down with BHA Handicapper Stewart Copeland to get his assessment of Saturday's race and how the performance ranks against previous winners.

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