Ep 61 - Josh Apiafi - A leader driving diversity & inclusion in horse racing

Josh Apiafi talks frankly about his recent Sky Sports documentary ‘The Uncomfortable Race’ held in the Jockey Club rooms Newmarket & the subsequent feedback he has received from the industry. In the documentary he spoke to Callum Helliwell, Elijah Michael & Kanane Francis, three young people from diverse backgrounds. A passionate supporter, alongside Rishi Persad, in driving diversity in horse racing he reviews the sport’s lack of reaction to George Floyd’s murder twelve months ago. He highlights the measures needed to ensure the sport embraces diversity and inclusion and reflects modern society. He also discusses the importance of creating a pathway for people to work in the horse racing industry at all levels & how he would like to see the sport in five years time. Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices