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Host Nick Lightfoot speaks to senior leaders within the sport’s governing body to get their thoughts on the biggest issues facing racing.
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26. 26. Fixture list and prize money funding announcement
32:54||Season 1, Ep. 26In 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
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.
The Handicapper – Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef
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.
The Handicapper – Betfred St Leger
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.
The Handicapper – Betfair Sprint Cup
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.
The Handicapper – Yorkshire Oaks and Voltigeur Stakes ratings
06:11|Tommy Churchyard sat down with BHA Handicapper Mark Olley for his thoughts and updated ratings following a memorable Ebor Festival at York Racecourse. Kalpana and Colin Keane landed the Legends Global Yorkshire Oaks in dramatic style on day two, handing trainer Andrew Balding and Juddmonte the second of their two Group 1 wins at York Racecourse. The Park House Stables team would end the week with six winners in total.Meanwhile Maltese Cross and Tom Marquand produced Mark's 'performance of the week' when winning the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes for trainer William Haggas and owner George Waud. He became the highest rated winner of the race this century.
The Handicapper – Juddmonte International official ratings
05:10|The BHA’s Head of Handicapping Dominic Gardiner-Hill joins us once again to confirm the official ratings following the Juddmonte International Stakes at York last Wednesday, won by the Juddmonte-owned Item for Andrew Balding and Colin Keane.