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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
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
Writing in Horse & Hound magazine, BHA veterinary officer Howard Newitt MRCVS explains how wearable technology is transforming equine veterinary care in horseracing. British horseracing has always been at the forefront of innovation, especially when it comes to the welfare and performance of the thoroughbreds at the heart of the sport. Behind every racehorse is
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
With the Budget approaching, BHA chief executive Brant Dunshea has written in today’s Sun an impassioned plea to the Government to consider the unintended consequences for racing of an increase in Machine Game Duty. The full piece is below. If something is to last for more than 350 years, it must be special. It must
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
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. Listen on all the major streaming
In the latest 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
Once again, we have witnessed a summer of political upheaval. It saw the arrival of a new administration led by PM Andy Burnham, swiftly followed by a lengthy recess and then the Political Party Conference season. In less than a month the Burnham Government will unveil its first Budget and, yet again, this could have
Information for prospective purchasers, vendors and consignors As we approach the height of the yearling sales season, the BHA has issued the following update to remind all vendors, consignors and prospective purchasers of the Rules of Racing in relation to the use of unlicensed antipsychotic medications. We are aware that substances such as reserpine and fluphenazine have been administered to horses prior to
The BHA has published a short video to highlight the importance of wearing the correct safety equipment when riding in a training environment. Under the Rules of Racing, stable employees, jockeys or any other person who rides a horse under the care of a licensed trainer must wear a BHA-approved helmet and body protector. Developed for
If racing’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy is about creating a sport where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to thrive, then Racing With Pride’s Summer Social at Epsom Racecourse earlier this month showed what that looks like in practice. Racing With Pride, British racing’s LGBT+ network, brought together racegoers, colleagues and allies for an
With the 2027 fixture list due to be published in the coming days, BHA Director of Racing Richard Wayman sets out the policies guiding its composition and his hopes for how it can support British racing’s agenda for growth across a range of key areas. Putting together the fixture list is almost certainly the biggest
With the recent heatwaves bringing racing’s resilience into sharper focus, BHA Head of Environmental Sustainability Katie Carr provides an update on the practical action taking place to future-proof our industry against the challenges presented by a changing climate. The weather is always a hot topic of conversation in British racing. 2025 was the warmest and
Join host Nick Lightfoot as he sits down with Simon Cox for the first time on the BHA Podcast, following last week’s announcement that Simon will be the new Chair of the BHA. Simon talks about his passion for racing, his previous career experience and how nothing could ever keep him away from the Cheltenham
