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Behind the Scenes at George Baker’s Downs House
On a glorious summer morning, around ROA members enjoyed an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to George Baker’s historic Downs House
A ROA Family Day with Racing To School
Our first collaboration with Racing To School took place at Ascot for their Shergar Cup meeting - and what a day was had by all!
BHA release 2026 Fixture List
Measures aimed at growing the number of horses being raced and retained in Britain and Prize money boost for developmental races on the Flat and over Jumps
Charlie Parker: Harmonising tax rates will hit finances and jobs
“I would urge everyone to write to their MP with their concerns – a template letter is available from the ROA”
The Voice of Racehorse Owners: Standing Up, Speaking Out
Louise Norman's first blog shares what we’re seeing, thinking, and doing on behalf of racehorse owners and ROA members.
Racehorses change lives and we want to hear how
Racehorses change lives - and we want to hear how
Findings from the field - June and July
Gaining an insight in owners' experiences, concerns, and ambitions for the sport we all care about
Working to improve the Owner Experience
Kate Freeman, Head of Ownership at the ROA, reviews what the ROA Owner Relations team has been focused on
VAT Giving You a Headache? ROA VAT Solution Is Here to Help
Eligible owners can reclaim 20% VAT on many of your racing-related expenses.
ROA: The voice of owners
Statement from the ROA on the proposed reforms to sport's governance structure
Racecourse Accreditation criteria overhauled after review
Greater emphasis placed on the areas that members have told us you value the most
Weatherbys Bank update
Changes to streamline the onboarding process now implemented following discussions with the ROA
Charlie Parker: Betting tax hike would knock racing for six
“The damage to the rural economy could threaten 85,000 jobs and £300m in revenues”
New Race Planning tool
Series and bonus races are staples of weekday racing, but how do you qualify for a potential big payout for a series final? Our interactive tool aims to make the process easier.
Don't get caught out by HMRC changes
Whilst racing is a passion for owners, when VAT-registered, HMRC considers it to be a business operating under the Scheme.
News from Great British Bonus
£2.5m in bonuses awarded in the first year