News
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
29 December 2023
Tony Wells - Racegoers Club column January 2024
Tony looks into this crystal ball for his hopes and dreams for 2024
22 December 2023
BHA Participant Fees for 2024
Communication from the BHA around 2024 participant fees,
19 December 2023
Tony Wells - Racegoers Club column December 2023
This is a good time of year to review the flat season. What have Chaldean, Auguste Rodin, Paddington, Mosthadaf and ...read more
17 December 2023
Petition tops racing’s list of New Year resolutions
“Reaching 100,000 signatures will ensure the matter is considered for debate in parliament”
08 December 2023
Constitution Hill crowned Horse of the Year
Shadwell take the Owner of the Year crown
01 December 2023
Bid to Give - Enjoy the West London Derby in style
Available exclusively to ROA members we have a package for four in a private box at Stamford Bridge for the Chelsea vs Fulham match on Saturday 13 January 2024, to include hospitality and drinks.
23 November 2023
Tony Wells - Racegoers Club column November 2023
This is the time of year when jump racing enthusiasts start to get really excited. It seems like every other ...read more
12 July 2021
Total HBLB Prize Money Funding for 2021 Confirmed at 32% Above Normal
This takes HBLB’s annual prize money grants to just over £78m