News
ROA NEWS
Prize money funding boost of £2.2m confirmed for 2027
Prize money increase includes higher minimum race values across several parts of the programme
Chairman's Blog: Let racecourses and trainers explain the numbers
"The assumption is that owners of racecourses that make a profit are bleeding the sport dry"
Member of the Month: Wendy McGrandles
Our current joint Small Syndicate of the Year on "Charlie's" comeback at Goodwood
Peter Savill steps down from ROA Board
The ROA Board sincerely thanks Peter for his valuable contribution
CEO Blog: Syndicates in focus
"maintaining high standards, transparency and confidence in this iimportant section of our sport matters"
INDUSTRY NEWS
Thoroughbred Group appoints Tom Goff as new independent Chair
Tom steps down from the Racehorse Owners Association Board to take up the appointment
Retraining of Racehorses launches new Retrainer Approval Scheme
Scheme developed to help owners and trainers identify trusted retrainers for former racehorses.
Sir Philip Davies becomes RCA representative on the BHA Board
Sir Philip replaces Wilf Walsh in the racecourse's seat at the BHA
Dry spell causes two more Jump fixtures to be cancelled
Kempton (Sunday 18 October) and Exeter (Tuesday 20 October) are latest fixtures to fall
2026/27 Point-To-Point fixture list published
124 meetings scheduled over the season, starting on 1 November
Thoroughbred Group appoints Tom Goff as new independent Chair
Tom steps down from the Racehorse Owners Association Board to take up the appointment