BHA Xtra

Donald McCain on Ballabriggs

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:12:55 GMT

The 2011 John Smiths Grand National winner Ballabriggs is bang on course to try and win the big race for the second year running, according to trainer Donald McCain. The 10 year old has not been seen on track since his famous romp to Aintree glory last April. McCain has been talking about his plans to hit the road to Liverpool once again and is very happy with how things are.

Garry O'Gorman on World Thoroughbred Rankings

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:30:08 GMT

Senior Flat Handicapper for Irish Turf Club and co-chairman of World Rankings Supervisory Committee, Garry O'Gorman on 2011 World Thoroughbred Rankings

Matthew Tester on World Thoroughbred Rankings

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:28:12 GMT

BHA Senior Handicapper on 2011 World Thoroughbred Rankings

Dominic Gardiner-Hill on World Thoroughbred Rankings

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:25:54 GMT

BHA Deputy Head of Handicapping Dominic Gardiner-Hill on the 2011 World Thoroughbred Rankings

Phil Smith on World Thoroughbred Rankings

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:23:09 GMT

BHA Head of Handicapping Phil Smith on the 2011 World Thoroughbred Rankings

Paul Nicholls on the King George

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:40:25 GMT

Interview with Paul Nicholls recorded at the press conference in London on December 12th where the Somerset trainer confirmed that Kauto Star will attempt to win the King George Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day for a record 5th time. Nicholls also saddles Master Minded who like Kauto Star is owned by Clive Smith.

Paul Nicholls on Denman

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:58:44 GMT

Trainer Paul Nicholls has paid tribute to Denman, one of the best steeplechasers of all time as he announced that he has been retired. Denman won a Cheltenham Gold Cup and was second in three more, lumped big weights to victory in two Hennessy Gold Cups and won a Sun Alliance Chase at the Festival in a glittering career. It's been ended by a slight tendon injury, which has ruled him out of the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas. Paul Nicholls has been speaking with Mike Vince.

Tom Scudamore on Grands Crus

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:46:43 GMT

Interview with Racing UK's Nick Luck with jockey Tom Scudamore after the win of Grands Crus at Newbury on Thursday.

Paul Nicholls ahead of the Hennessey

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:23:49 GMT

Paul trains three horses competing in the Hennessey Gold Cup on Saturday 26th November at Newbury including favourite Aiteenthirtythree. He talks about Saturday's meeting and his yard being on cloud nine afer Kauto stars win at Haydock.

Ruby Walsh on Kauto Star

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:12:41 GMT

Ruby Walsh after riding Kauto Star to win the Betfair Chase for a 4th time. The 11 year old was written off by many before the off but beat home Cheltenham Gold Cup winner long Run by 8 lengths.

Clive Smith on Kauto Star

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:09:23 GMT

Interview with owner of Kauto Star Clive Smith after his horse won the Betfair Chase for a 4th time Sent off at 6/1 the 11 year old who was being written off before the race beat Gold Cup winner Long Run by 8 lengths.

Paul Nicholls on Kauto Star

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:06:38 GMT

Kauto Star rolls back the years to win his 4th Betfair Chase at Haydock, beating last year's Gold Cup winner, Long Run. His win lead champion trainer Paul Nicholls to declare it his best ever winner.

Paul Nicholls on Kauto Star

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:08:02 GMT

An interview with Paul Nicholls on the prospects for Kauto Star in Saturday's Betfair Chase. The former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner faces Long Run and 4 other rivals and Paul Nicholls believes there will be no excuses for his 11 year old and is not ruling retiring the former champion chaser.

Sam Waley-Cohen on Long Run

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:47:40 GMT

Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Long Run makes his eagerly anticipated seasonal reappearance in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday. It'll be his first appearance since his famous triumph in the Blue Riband, and defending his title next March is very much his target for the new season. Jockey Sam Waley-Cohen's put his mount through its final preparations.

Paul Bittar interview

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:35:36 GMT

Short interview with incoming BHA Chief Executive Paul Bittar