1. Racing’s political engagement and Brant Dunshea

Welcome to The BHA Podcast, hosted by 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.First up to face Nick’s questions are Greg Swift and Victoria Morgan, the BHA’s Director of Communications and Public Affairs and Head of Policy & Advocacy respectively. In a wide-ranging interview, they discuss the impact of affordability checks, levy reform and the art of lobbying in Westminster.Acting CEO Brant Dunshea also stops by to tell Nick what he sees as the biggest threats to racing in the coming years, reflect on his own experience since taking on his new position and also share some memories about the life and legacy of the late former BHA Chair, Joe Saumarez Smith.Finally, we take a look back at last month’s Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin.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.Episode one:00:00 A welcome from our host, Racing TV's Nick Lightfoot.00:45 An introduction to the new podcast by Robin Mounsey, Head of Communications at the BHA.06:15 Greg Swift and Victoria Morgan, the BHA’s Director of Communications and Public Affairs and Head of Policy & Advocacy respectively, discuss the impact of affordability checks, levy reform and the art of lobbying in Westminster.36:25 Gabi Whitfield, Head of Welfare Communications at Great British Racing talks about HorsePWR, the industry-led initiative aimed at increasing public engagement with British horseracing and reinforcing confidence in the sport’s high welfare standards.37:20 Acting CEO Brant Dunshea also stops by to tell Nick what he sees as the biggest threats to racing in the coming years, reflect on his own experience since taking on his new position and also share some memories about the life and legacy of the late former BHA Chair, Joe Saumarez Smith.01:03:00 A look back at last month’s Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin.Music: davidcuttermusic.com | @dcuttermusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.