News
Artist Dean Douglas to create live artwork at ROA Horseracing Awards
Initiative will raise funds for Racing Welfare
‘William Hill Half a Mill’ Randox Grand National bonus series launched
Win the Grand National and a qualifying race and land the bonus
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
Mares' Hurdle moves to Thursday at Cheltenham Festival
Grade 1 race swaps places with the TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase
Tickets on sale for the 43rd ROA Horseracing Awards
New syndicate awards unveiled celebrating Syndicates and Racing Clubs
Your Jumps Season - Horse welfare and safety updates
Updates to enhance safety, consistency of ground, and deliver best possible care for horses
The Future of Racing Summit
The BHA and Flutter UKI are teaming up to launch a ‘Dragon’s Den’-style horse racing summit
Market Rasen opens new Owners and Trainers facility
Relocated area with increased capacity for owners launches this autumn
Season Two of Champions: Full Gallop
ITVX docuseries premieres on Friday 17 October
VAT Advice for buying at the Sales
Buying at the yearling sales – advice on reclaim VAT on your purchase from the VAT Solution
Charlie Parker: British racing makes its point to Parliament
"We must continue to hammer home our message in the hope that we are being heard."
ROA announces board refresh, leadership transition and governance changes
New structure strengthens syndicate representation
2025 ROA Elections
Voting for this year’s ROA Board Elections is now live
Jump programme changes confirmed for 2025/26
Changes include new minimum performance ratings for Grade 1 novices' and juvenile hurdles
Racecourse Groundstaff Award winners for 2025 announced
Newmarket, Kelso and Newbury claim the top honours
Improving the Ownership Experience
Kate Freeman provides an update on the teams ongoing work
Standing Together to Axe The Racing Tax
Racing came together to support a blank day in the calendar and outline it's case for Government to #AxeTheRacingTax
New BHA fee structure for owners
The ROA has pressed the BHA to address the fee structure, with a simplified fee structure introduced from October 1
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.