News
11 April 2024
Flat's global appeal key to boosting revenue
"We should concentrate our efforts on the elements of our sport that garner worldwide attention"
09 April 2024
Updated all-card trot up dates, April - September 2024
An updated list of the Flat and Jump fixtures at which all-card trot ups and pre-race examinations are expected to take place in the coming months.
09 April 2024
Prize money at Jockey Club Racecourses in 2024
A message from Nevil Truesdale, Group Chief Executive of The Jockey Club
04 April 2024
HorsePWR Campaign
New campaign, designed to promote the facts around welfare in horseracing
31 March 2024
Survey to explore experiences of ethnically diverse communities in racing
Commissioned by the BHA e survey is part of a wider research project to explore the opportunities and barriers that might exist
28 March 2024
Chester announce increase in prize money
Chester Racecourse can announce that the total prize fund on offer across its 15 racedays in 2024 will stand at a record £3.275 million, representing a 17% increase on 2023.
21 March 2024
Chance to line up for the Run for the Roses
Chelmsford stage final qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby
07 March 2024
Reforming our sport of utmost importance
"The last thing that the industry needs is a further drift towards black-market betting operators"
04 March 2024
VETERINARY PROCESS FOR 2024 AINTREE GRAND NATIONAL FESTIVAL
The BHA has confirmed the medical declaration and pre-veterinary examination processes that will be in place this year
28 February 2024
Report on the Westminster Hall debate on affordability checks
ROA Board Member Philip Davies lead the call against intrusive affordability checks
19 February 2024
ROA Racecourse Accreditation 2023
31 courses have received the Gold Standard for 2023
11 February 2024
Updated list of fixtures with pre-race examinations
List now includes a provisional schedule up to the end of June 2024.
07 February 2024
New owners Appointments at ARC
Arena Racing Company (Arc) have appointed a five-strong team responsible for owners' and trainers' liaison at its 16 courses.
07 February 2024
Stalemate on betting levy reform must be overcome
“It seems almost certain now that the minister Stuart Andrew will have to intervene in the process”
07 February 2024
RoR unveils strategic roadmap
Retraining of Racehorses has launched it's three-year strategy for 2024-2026.
05 February 2024
Racing Welfare and ROA partnership reaps rewards
Following a second year of working together as official partners, the ROA and Racing Welfare continue to develop an their relationship ...read more
01 February 2024
Affordability Checks Debate
The Affordability Checks debate takes place on 26 February 2024. Here is everything you need to know.
01 February 2024
Contact your MP
We are asking all owners to email their constituency MP and request that the MP attends the debate
31 January 2024
Starlight Charity Raceday
Starlight will be raising money at Newbury in May and have a unique Race Sponsorship opportunity
18 January 2024
Improving the ownership experience in British racing
Developments which seek to improve your ownership experience in the short and long term.
18 January 2024
Ascot Racecourse and Tote sign new five agreement
The agreement will strengthen and grow pool betting in the UK.
12 January 2024
Funding will falter without racing and betting deal
“It is incumbent on all parties to get the levy reform signed off within the set time frame”
09 January 2024
The Jockey Club announces 2024 prize money will exceed £60million
The 2024 figures are an increase on the same numbers for 2023, which saw executive contribution projected at £31.1 million and total overall prize money of £59 million for the 342 fixtures scheduled to be staged last year.
02 January 2024
Over £30,000 raised for Racing Welfare in 2023
Another strong year for the ROA and Racing Welfare partnership