News
08 July 2024
ROA Board Appoints Louise Norman as Permanent Chief Executive Officer
The Board unanimously approved the appointment with immediate effect.
13 June 2024
New licence for syndicates and racing clubs to support more proactive regulation of shared ownership
New licence aims to further strengthen the regulation of shared ownership.
11 June 2024
Charlie Parker: radical new proposal deserves fair hearing
"We have a product that would be hugely attractive to investors, potentially powering the sport on"
24 May 2024
Syndicate or Racing Club licences
The BHA will contact all existing Syndicators and Club Managers directly in early June with more information and guidance on how to apply
21 May 2024
BHA update on Sunday Evening racing pilot
BHA Board members agreed that the Sunday evening racing pilot should not be resumed at this time
14 May 2024
UK racing’s heritage of real value on global stage
“We must access the vast legal betting markets worldwide and the income that could produce”
10 May 2024
Change in leadership at the Racehorse Owners Association: CEO departure
The Racehorse Owners Association (ROA), the representative body for owners in British Racing, announces today the departure of its Chief ...read more
10 May 2024
Louise Norman appointed Interim Chief Executive at Racehorse Owners Association
Louise Norman, previously serving as Head of Ownership, has been appointed by the ROA Board to assume the role of ...read more
02 May 2024
Accountability statement from the British Horseracing Authority
Statement from BHA Chief Executive Julie Harrington
24 April 2024
Members enjoy Harry Derham visit
A tour of the state of the art Boxford yard proved luck for Harry - with four winners in the next four days!
15 April 2024
Julian Taylor announced as Aintree Chair
A racehorse owner, he was also previously an amateur jockey riding in point-to-points and hunter chases.
11 April 2024
Flat's global appeal key to boosting revenue
"We should concentrate our efforts on the elements of our sport that garner worldwide attention"
09 April 2024
Updated all-card trot up dates, April - September 2024
An updated list of the Flat and Jump fixtures at which all-card trot ups and pre-race examinations are expected to take place in the coming months.
09 April 2024
Prize money at Jockey Club Racecourses in 2024
A message from Nevil Truesdale, Group Chief Executive of The Jockey Club
04 April 2024
How owners can help spread the word on HorsePWR
New campaign, designed to promote the facts around welfare in horseracing
31 March 2024
Survey to explore experiences of ethnically diverse communities in racing
Commissioned by the BHA e survey is part of a wider research project to explore the opportunities and barriers that might exist
28 March 2024
Chester announce increase in prize money
Chester Racecourse can announce that the total prize fund on offer across its 15 racedays in 2024 will stand at a record £3.275 million, representing a 17% increase on 2023.
21 March 2024
Chance to line up for the Run for the Roses
Chelmsford stage final qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby
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”
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