Ep 337 - More than Just Handbags

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the day's racing news. They lead today with the prize money row that broke out last night when the National Trainers' Federation (NTF) and Professional Jockeys' Association (PJA) torpedoed a deal that had been agreed by the Arena Racing Company (ARC) and the other constituents of the Horsemen's Group (HG). Nick talks to trainer Ralph Beckett, a vocal member of the NTF council, and to Charlie Parker, HG Chair. Nick and Lydia also discuss the comments of incoming PJA Jumps President David Bass in light of the Frost/Dunne case discussed on yesterday's show. Later in the show, Nick catches up with Harriet Bethell, whose walk in aid of the Injured Jockeys' Fund at Pontefract yesterday was another remarkable step on her journey to recovery, while esteemed vet James Crowhurst discusses the new Thoroughbred Breeders' Welfare Guidelines as we go around the Bloodstock world with Weatherbys.