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The BHA Podcast

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The BHA Podcast
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    17. Barry's Briefing - How to ride the Grand National

    11/04/2026 | 5 mins.
    Former jockey Barry Geraghty, who won the Grand National in 2003 aboard Monty's Pass, will be joined by fellow weighing room legends Sir Anthony McCoy, Ruby Walsh and Mick Fitzgerald to deliver a briefing to all jockeys riding in the 2026 Randox Grand National. In this excerpt from the latest BHA Podcast, Barry shares his memories of riding in the race and tells us the key messages he'll be passing on to those competing today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    16. The 2026 Randox Grand National

    11/04/2026 | 45 mins.
    One of the best days of the year is finally here! It's the 2026 Randox Grand National and we've got everything you need to start your morning. BHA CEO Brant Dunshea joins host Nick Lightfoot to run through some of the big recent headlines, before James Given stops by to discuss the BHA's role in keep the equine stars of the show safe and healthy. Meanwhile, on-course at Aintree, Mark Scully speaks to a Grand National legend as Barry Geraghty shares the advice he gives to the riders as part of his jockey briefing.

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    The Handicapper – Constitution Hill's official BHA rating

    31/03/2026 | 4 mins.
    BHA handicapper Adam Barnes joins Tommy Churchyard to discuss Constitution Hill, who received an official rating following his second Flat win last week. He won in the Virgin Bet Novice Stakes at Kempton Racecourse on Wednesday (25.03.26).

    • Constitution Hill’s unbeaten start
    • His new handicap mark
    • Future prospects on the Flat

    The ratings are updated every Tuesday at britishhorseracing.com/regulation/official-ratings/ratings-database
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    The Handicapper – William Hill Lincoln 2026

    31/03/2026 | 2 mins.
    BHA Head of Handicapping Dominic Gardiner-Hill joins Tommy Churchyard to discuss Urban Lion's victory in a thrilling William Hill Lincoln, handing trainer Jack Channon a memorable double at the Flat season curtain raiser at Doncaster Raceourse.

    The ratings are updated every Tuesday at britishhorseracing.com/regulation/official-ratings/ratings-database
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    15. Cheltenham reflections, training fees credits and the D&I strategy launch

    21/03/2026 | 56 mins.
    In a bumper episode of The BHA Podcast, host Nick Lightfoot looks back on some of the main talking points from the Cheltenham Festival before Richard Wayman stops by to discuss the recently-announced Training Fees Credit Scheme. Finally, Rose Grissell joins the show to expand on the sport's new diversity and inclusion strategy.

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    The Training Fees Credit Scheme got underway at @CheltenhamRaces last week. The BHA scheme is about incentivising owners to have quality horses trained in Britain. It is just one part of a package of measures designed to encourage owning, training and breeding of quality Jumps horses here.

    Full details: https://www.britishhorseracing.com/press_releases/innovative-training-fees-credit-scheme-introduced-to-provide-boost-to-ownership-of-quality-jumps-horses

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    Earlier this week the BHA launched our new Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy – a three‑year plan to build a sport that is inclusive, safe and welcoming for everyone. Our new EDI Strategy sets out clear, evidence-based actions to strengthen leadership, widen opportunity and improve fairness across the sport.

    Alongside the strategy, we’ve published a summary of new ethnicity research capturing the lived experiences of ethnically and culturally diverse people working in racing. Their insights have shaped our priorities and will inform a dedicated action plan.

    From improved reporting systems to inclusive education, leadership development and better support for underrepresented groups, the strategy focuses on practical change and providing the sport with the tools to improve diversity and inclusion.

    Full details: https://www.britishhorseracing.com/press_releases/all-in-the-race-british-horseracing-authority-launches-new-cross-industry-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-and-publishes-ethnicity-research/
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About The BHA Podcast

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 [email protected] and we will endeavour to answer as many as possible in future episodes.Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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