Lydia Hislop

The challenges and opportunities for the future sustainability of the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry were explored in-depth by speakers, panellists and delegates at the annual TBA Bloodstock Conference, held on Tuesday at Tattersalls. Two hundred breeders, owners, enthusiasts and industry professionals convened at Park Paddocks for the full-day event hosted by leading broadcaster and racing journalist, Lydia Hislop. The conference was opened by TBA chairman Philip Newton, who discussed the current challenges facing the thoroughbred breeding industry and the need for transformational change to alter racing's finances. Newton also...

On Track, Off Course, a new weekly podcast series from Racing Welfare, features many big names from the racing industry, including Racing Broadcaster of the Year Lydia Hislop. Hislop speaks about the impact the recent death of her mother, Margaret, has had on her personal and professional life. Other speakers include George Baker, Francesca Cumani, and Ralph Beckett. The podcast will cover everything from grief and loneliness to addiction and social media. The first episode is available at www.soundcloud.com/ontrackoffcourse. The podcast can also be accessed on Spotify, Acast or on...

The Royal Ascot Preview Evening, a live digital programme at 7:30 p.m. on June 11, was announced by Racing Welfare in association with Sporting Life on Monday. The event will be hosted by Racing TV's Nick Luck and feature panelists including: champion trainer John Gosden, Racing TV presenter Lydia Hislop, Sporting Life Lead Tipster Ben Linfoot and Sky Bet/Sporting Life Head of Sports PR Michael Shinners, who will be monitoring the betting market throughout the night. The panel will each be given £100 charity bets courtesy of the sponsor with...