News
28 August 2025
Life After Racing: Devon’s Story with Magic and Benny
"He is the most charismatic, charming man you will ever meet, and will forever have a home with me.”
27 August 2025
Latest Bid to Give ends Friday
Goodwood Revival – The Goodwood Mess Hospitality Package
26 August 2025
Which course gives the best owner experience?
The Racecourse Association want to know!
26 August 2025
Champions crowned at Jockey Club ROR National Championships
Not At Present steals the limelight
19 August 2025
Racing’s Blackout Day – Owners urged to lend their support
The ROA stands with the wider sport to #AxeTheTax
14 August 2025
Former racehorses compete at RoR National Championships
The annual Championships will take place from Tuesday, 19 August
14 August 2025
Behind the Scenes at George Baker’s Downs House
ROA members enjoyed an exclusive visit to George Baker’s historic yard
14 August 2025
RCA Summer Jumps Championship Update
All to play for across four categories as the race to be crowned champion hots up
13 August 2025
Get behind the Leger Legends!
Fundraising via the Leger Legends really picks up a gear this year with three initiatives.
12 August 2025
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!
06 August 2025
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
05 August 2025
Flat Conditions Stakes: Changes to handicapping rules
Changes to handicapping rules for beaten horses
05 August 2025
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”
01 August 2025
Retraining of Racehorses strengthens welfare focus
Refreshed welfare framework across its competitions and events in partnership with Agria
29 July 2025
Lord Allen to start as Chair of BHA in September
Confirmation of Lord Allen's tenure from 1 September after BHA board meeting
23 July 2025
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.
22 July 2025
Racehorses change lives and we want to hear how
Racehorses change lives - and we want to hear how
21 July 2025
Racecourse Association Launches Groundstaff Awards
28th annual Racecourse Groundstaff Awards now open for submissions
17 July 2025
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.
12 May 2021
Owner In Focus - Dave and Janet Lowe
Over the coming months, with the support of the ROA, Ascot will be getting to know some of the names behind their racing colours.