News
Racecourse Annual Attendances Top 5 Million for First Time Since 2019
5,031,640 people visited a British racecourse in 2025, an increase of 4.8%
Randox Grand National to become a 72-hour declaration race in 2026
72 hour declarations for big race and and earlier start time for the fixture
Entry, scratchings and weights dates for Cheltenham and Aintree
Dates for your diary
Update on Jockey fees
A 3.5% increase from 1 January 2026 has been approved
ROA helps raise £38,000 for Racing Welfare
Items for the Bid to Give initiative and fundraising at the Awards contributed to the total
ROA Membership fees for 2026
Membership rates for 2026 confirmed
ROA Response - BHA confirms 2026 industry fees
The ROA will continue to review the factors informing these fees, engage constructively with the BHA, and monitor the impact on owners.
Dr Jim Walker: Industry cannot ignore its biggest investor
"The ROA is only a 1/6th shareholder in the BHA and yet owners are its biggest investor."
Your 2025 ROA Horseracing Awards Winners - as voted by members!
Calandagan and JP McManus take the top accolades
Prize money at Ascot to reach record £19.4m
Increases for 2026 spread across the programme
ROA response to the Chancellor’s decision to retain current betting tax on racing
British Racing welcomes Government decision to carve horseracing out of betting tax rises
Ascot crowned Showcase champion
Hamilton Park takes Owners' Racecourse of the Year trophy
Racing Come Dancing presents first Glitterball Trophy
Over £100,000 raised on a night of glitz and ballroom
Charlie Parker: Drive for a new audience can accelerate growth
"Global sports investment has seen a dramatic increase and British racing cannot be left behind."
‘William Hill Half a Mill’ Randox Grand National bonus series launched
Win the Grand National and a qualifying race and land the bonus
Artist Dean Douglas to create live artwork at ROA Horseracing Awards
Initiative will raise funds for Racing Welfare
New Rule handicap rule
New Rule to prevent horses from running from 15lbs or more out of the handicap
Annual General Meeting 2025
New Chair * Election Results * Broader representation
Annual General Meeting report
New Chair * Election Results * Broader representation
Tickets on sale for the 43rd ROA Horseracing Awards
New syndicate awards unveiled celebrating Syndicates and Racing Clubs
The RCA / AA 2024’s Leading Racecourses Confirmed
Raceday Experience Scores Increase across the board