British Horseracing Authority

20/10/2026

🎙️ The BHA Podcast: British Champions Day and Flat season wrap

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

🔘 Ombudsman's new rating
🔘 Best middle distance horse in Europe?
🔘 The rise of Almeraq
🔘 What the Handicapper said to William Haggas when asked if Maltese Cross should go for the St Leger or Arc
🔘 A horse that has surprised them
🔘 One to keep an eye on next year

Listen to the full episode: https://linktr.ee/bhapodcast

18/10/2026

Jack Callan was crowned champion apprentice flat jockey by Jim Crowley at Qatar Racing British Champions Series at Ascot Racecourse 🙌

18/10/2026

Congratulations to Billy Loughnane on becoming the youngest champion jockey in more than a century 💛

The 20-year-old was crowned on British Champions Day alongside George Boughey Racing and his family on a joyous occasion Ascot Racecourse.

16/10/2026

🚨 Nominations are open NOW for the 2027 , sponsored by .

⚠️ Don't struggle!

🤝 Here's the 2023 Employee of the Year and Judge Sarah Guest with everything you need to know about putting together a nomination.

Start yours: thoroughbredawards.co.uk

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With £128,500 in prize money, the awards are organised by the British Horseracing Authority celebrate and recognise the remarkable dedication and commitment of those working at the heart of British horseracing and providing the best possible care to our horses and people.

There are six award categories as well as the overall Employee of the Year and over £128,000 in prize money. The final judging phase will take place on Monday 22 February 2027, followed by an evening awards ceremony where the winners and runners up will be revealed.

Last year’s ceremony saw Kieran Kourdache crowned Employee of the Year – taking home a total of £30,000 to be split between himself and his colleagues at Karl Burke Racing.

16/10/2026

💬 "It's an achievement that showcases the hard work we all put in."

The BHA Podcast caught up with Kieran Kourdache, this year's Employee of the Year at the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin. He explained how special it was to be nominated for an award.

🔗 Listen in full: https://linktr.ee/bhapodcast

15/10/2026

🎙️ The BHA Podcast: Celebration of Racing in Wales

In the latest episode of The BHA Podcast, we take a trip to Wales for the opening fixture of the season at Chepstow Racecourse 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.

Listen in full: https://linktr.ee/bhapodcast

15/10/2026

In this morning's The Sun, BHA Chief Executive Brant Dunshea calls on the Government to ignore calls to pursue further gambling tax rises at the upcoming Budget to protect British racing.

Read here:

LEFT-WING think tanks want Chancellor John Healey to DOUBLE the tax paid on gaming machines in this month’s Budget. Experts warn such a move would ­trigger High Street shop closures and the loss of…

15/10/2026

💬 "We're looking for people who have the best interests of the industry at their heart and in their soul."

Nick Luck, the Judging Panel Chair for the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin, joined The BHA Podcast in Newmarket.

Listen in full: https://linktr.ee/bhapodcast

15/10/2026

Looking for a trusted source for a former racehorse, or somewhere to send your horse for their next chapter? Our new Retrainer Approval Scheme can help.

The scheme gives racing owners and trainers a trusted starting point to find the right retrainer for their horse, and gives prospective owners confidence when sourcing a former racehorse.

Every approved retrainer has been assessed by RoR and the British Horseracing Authority Stable Inspectorate against standards covering horse care, facilities, rehoming processes and legislative compliance, with regular reviews to ensure standards are maintained.

Read the full story here: https://ror.org.uk/news/retraining-of-racehorses-launches-new-retrainer-approval-scheme

📍 Find an approved retrainer near you and find out more: https://ror.org.uk/rehoming-and-sourcing/retrainer-approval-scheme

14/10/2026

💬 "The genuine enthusiasm and passion these people show to our horses is something that we should be very proud of."

Hugh Anderson, Managing Director of Godolphin (UK and Dubai) joined The BHA Podcast at the Dubai Future Champions Festival at Newmarket Racecourses - The Home of Horseracing to discuss the importance of the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards.

Listen in full: https://linktr.ee/bhapodcast