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15 November 2024

ROA response to the David Power Jockeys Cup

The ROA will continue to work with our critical stakeholders to establish the clear message that owners must be centrally considered across British Racing.

13 November 2024

Charlie Parker: Time to reset dial on betting and levy status

"Racing has downplayed the distinction between a bet of skill on a horse race and a quick spin on a slot"

08 November 2024

York named RCA Showcase Champion Racecourse

Ascot takes the ROA Owners' Racecourse of the Year

06 November 2024

Making it easier to manage your racehorse ownership

A message from the BHA on Racing Digital

16 October 2024

Latest Racing Digital update

Racing Digital’s Managing Director, Steve Gibson, explains how the Racing Digital Hub will help improve how participants interact with British horseracing.

09 October 2024

Levy Board increases prize money contribution for 2025

Non-Racing Fixture Grant Allocations also announced

02 October 2024

Charlie Parker: Clarity much needed as core funding takes a hit

"The levy review, prize money agreements and securing the big prize are the three main target"

27 September 2024

Changes to the Cheltenham Festival

The Jockey Club has announced a number of changes to the Cheltenham Festival, ranging from alterations to the race programme over the four days to a series of new initiatives for racegoers. 

27 September 2024

ROA Annual General Meeting held

President Charlie Parker calls for Levy Reform and New Owner Services project launched

19 September 2024

My Racing Role: Carrie Ford, Racing to School

We caught up with Racing to School Regional Education Officer Carrie Ford to find out more about the charity and how owners can get involved

16 September 2024

Trust donations aid Racing Welfare

The Thompson Family Charitable Trust latest donation tops the £1m mark for Racing Welfare

11 September 2024

Charlie Parker: Premier trial must lead to further innovations

"Hopefully we see the product refined to become a truly global investment opportunity"

04 September 2024

Louise Norman Interview

"Owning a racehorse is a luxury spend and the experience should ultimately match that." ROA Chief Executive Louise Norman speaks to Jonathan Harding in the Racing Post.

21 August 2024

Gastric ulcer medication change

The BHA has updated their approach on the regulation of the oral administration of the class of ulcer controlling medications called proton pump inhibitors

20 August 2024

Tony Wells - Racegoers Club column August 2024

I’ve often said, “If ever I go racing at Carlisle, I’d love to go on Carlisle Bell day.” So, when ...read more

19 August 2024

Trot-ups and pre-race veterinary checks

Previously published in Owner Breeder, we look at what is involved with the BHA initiative of pre-racing trot ups

07 August 2024

Charlie Parker: New regime brings fresh opportunities for our sport

"The engagement with all of racing's consumers needs to be refreshed and exploited"

07 August 2024

ROA Board election update

Announcement on this year's election process

07 August 2024

Weatherbys Racing Bank presents challenges to owners

We have raised various banking issues that are causing concern with Weatherbys Racing bank

08 July 2024

ROA Board Appoints Louise Norman as Permanent Chief Executive Officer

The Board unanimously approved the appointment with immediate effect.

02 July 2024

Owners’ fees: how we advocate for you 

From the transparency of BHA charges to jockeys’ fees, owner's costs at the forefront of our thoughts as an association, especially with belts being tightened because of more mainstream increases.

01 July 2024

Tony Wells - Racegoers Club column July 2024

How was your Derby day? Was it the highlight of your day? It was for me, but Epsom is my ...read more

13 June 2024

New licence for syndicates and racing clubs to support more proactive regulation of shared ownership

New licence aims to further strengthen the regulation of shared ownership.

11 June 2024

Charlie Parker: radical new proposal deserves fair hearing

"We have a product that would be hugely attractive to investors, potentially powering the sport on"

01 June 2024

Tony Wells - Racegoers Club column June 2024

“We made so much noise, it was like we’d won the Oaks,” Ed Walker told me when I bumped into ...read more

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13 November 2024

Charlie Parker: Time to reset dial on betting and levy status

"Racing has downplayed the distinction between a bet of skill on a horse race and a quick spin on a slot"