News

09 October 2024

Levy Board increases prize money contribution for 2025

Non-Racing Fixture Grant Allocations also announced

02 October 2024

Charlie Parker: Clarity much needed as core funding takes a hit

"The levy review, prize money agreements and securing the big prize are the three main target"

27 September 2024

ROA Annual General Meeting held

President Charlie Parker calls for Levy Reform and New Owner Services project launched

27 September 2024

Changes to the Cheltenham Festival

The Jockey Club has announced a number of changes to the Cheltenham Festival, ranging from alterations to the race programme over the four days to a series of new initiatives for racegoers. 

19 September 2024

My Racing Role: Carrie Ford, Racing to School

We caught up with Racing to School Regional Education Officer Carrie Ford to find out more about the charity and how owners can get involved

16 September 2024

Trust donations aid Racing Welfare

The Thompson Family Charitable Trust latest donation tops the £1m mark for Racing Welfare

11 September 2024

Charlie Parker: Premier trial must lead to further innovations

"Hopefully we see the product refined to become a truly global investment opportunity"

04 September 2024

Louise Norman Interview

"Owning a racehorse is a luxury spend and the experience should ultimately match that." ROA Chief Executive Louise Norman speaks to Jonathan Harding in the Racing Post.

21 August 2024

Gastric ulcer medication change

The BHA has updated their approach on the regulation of the oral administration of the class of ulcer controlling medications called proton pump inhibitors

20 August 2024

Tony Wells - Racegoers Club column August 2024

I’ve often said, “If ever I go racing at Carlisle, I’d love to go on Carlisle Bell day.” So, when ...read more

19 August 2024

Trot-ups and pre-race veterinary checks

Previously published in Owner Breeder, we look at what is involved with the BHA initiative of pre-racing trot ups

07 August 2024

Weatherbys Racing Bank presents challenges to owners

We have raised various banking issues that are causing concern with Weatherbys Racing bank

07 August 2024

ROA Board election update

Announcement on this year's election process

07 August 2024

Charlie Parker: New regime brings fresh opportunities for our sport

"The engagement with all of racing's consumers needs to be refreshed and exploited"

08 July 2024

ROA Board Appoints Louise Norman as Permanent Chief Executive Officer

The Board unanimously approved the appointment with immediate effect.

02 July 2024

Owners’ fees: how we advocate for you 

From the transparency of BHA charges to jockeys’ fees, owner's costs at the forefront of our thoughts as an association, especially with belts being tightened because of more mainstream increases.

01 July 2024

Tony Wells - Racegoers Club column July 2024

How was your Derby day? Was it the highlight of your day? It was for me, but Epsom is my ...read more

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"

01 June 2024

Tony Wells - Racegoers Club column June 2024

“We made so much noise, it was like we’d won the Oaks,” Ed Walker told me when I bumped into ...read more

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

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

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

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07 August 2024

The Tote to sponsor champagne reception at ROA Awards

We are delighted to once again welcome our partners at the Tote as the generous sponsor of the champagne reception at the ...read more