The BHA Podcast

British Horseracing Authority

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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47 episodes
Updated Thursday

Episodes47

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Thursday · 2 min
The Handicapper – Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes
The BHA's Head of Handicapping Dominic Gardiner-Hill shared his immediate thoughts on Wednesday's showpiece race at Glorious Goodwood
Tuesday · 6 min
The Handicapper – King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes
BHA Handicapper Mark Olley sat down with James Giblett to provide his thoughts on Kalpana's thrilling win at Ascot on Saturday
July 27 · 20 min
25. An interview with Simon Cox
Meet Simon Cox: Hear from the new BHA chair in his first BHA podcast interview
July 16 · 25 min
24. Cheltenham Festival starts review
The BHA’s Cathy O’Meara, Robbie Supple and Shaun Parker join host Nick Lightfoot to discuss today's announcement of recommendations designed to improve the starts at Cheltenham and across wider Jump racing.
July 9 · 7 min
The Handicapper – LONGINES World's Best Racehorse Rankings
BHA's Head of Handicapping Dominic Gardiner-Hill plays a leading role in compiling the global rankings and sat down with us to explain the thinking behind the ratings.
July 8 · 31 min
23. Financial Risk Assessments – What now?
Greg Swift reflects on the Gambling Commission's announcement that it will implement financial risk assessments on punters
July 7 · 2 min
The Handicapper – Coral-Eclipse 2026
Dominic Gardiner-Hill, the BHA's Head of Handicapping, assesses Constitution River's Coral-Eclipse triumph and looks ahead to a potentially mouth watering contest in the Juddmonte International at York next month.
June 30 · 2 min
The Handicapper – Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate
Align The Stars stayed on strongly to take the Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate under Daniel Muscutt for trainer Charlie Johnston on Saturday.
June 27 · 56 min
22. Royal Reflections in the Searing Sun
Brant Dunshea and Shaun Parker look back at a remarkable Royal Ascot, and we find out how the BHA has responded to the extraordinary heatwave in Britain.
June 23 · 3 min
The Handicapper – Ombudsman's official new rating
"It's the best performance we've seen in the world in 2026."
June 18 · 49 sec
The Handicapper – The Gold Cup
Regular reflections by the handicapping team at the British Horseracing Authority, hosted by Tommy Churchyard.
June 17 · 1 min
The Handicapper – Prince of Wales Stakes
Regular reflections by the handicapping team at the British Horseracing Authority, hosted by Tommy Churchyard.
June 9 · 5 min
The Handicapper – Betfred Derby 2026
Regular reflections by the handicapping team at the British Horseracing Authority, hosted by Tommy Churchyard.
June 8 · 20 min
21. Benvenuto Cellini Non-Runner Derby Debate
Host Nick Lightfoot speaks to senior leaders within the sport’s governing body to get their thoughts on the biggest issues facing racing.
June 5 · 2 min
The Handicapper – Betfred Oaks 2026
Regular reflections by the handicapping team at the British Horseracing Authority, hosted by Tommy Churchyard.
June 2 · 1 min
The Handicapper – Star Sports Brigadier Gerard Stakes
Regular reflections by the handicapping team at the British Horseracing Authority, hosted by Tommy Churchyard.
May 26 · 2 min
The Handicapper – William Hill Temple Stakes
Regular reflections by the handicapping team at the British Horseracing Authority, hosted by Tommy Churchyard.
May 20 · 59 min
20. The Handicappers reveal the top Jumps stars of 2025/26
Host Nick Lightfoot speaks to senior leaders within the sport’s governing body to get their thoughts on the biggest issues facing racing.
May 19 · 2 min
The Handicapper – Boyle Sports Lockinge Stakes
Regular reflections by the handicapping team at the British Horseracing Authority, hosted by Tommy Churchyard.
May 18 · 8 min
19. British racing’s week of volunteering gets underway
Host Nick Lightfoot speaks to senior leaders within the sport’s governing body to get their thoughts on the biggest issues facing racing.