Industry News
Industry News
Thoroughbred Industry Employee Award winners crowned
Stars gathered for the ceremony celebrating racing’s workforce
2025 Prize Money Totals Confirmed
Racehorse owners added £26.8 million to prize money through entry fees
Racing Digital in 2026
An update on Racing Digital from of Robert Glenister, Chief Operating Officer at Racing Digital
Racing Welfare unveil two flagship fundraising events for 2026
Brecon Beacons 10 Peaks Challenge and the return of Racing Come Dancing highlight the year
Rider Development Pathway introduced
Enhancements to quality of coaching and support career progression of riders within British racing introduced
Racecourse Annual Attendances Top 5 Million for First Time Since 2019
5,031,640 people visited a British racecourse in 2025, an increase of 4.8%
Randox Grand National to become a 72-hour declaration race in 2026
72 hour declarations for big race and and earlier start time for the fixture
Entry, scratchings and weights dates for Cheltenham and Aintree
Dates for your diary
Update on Jockey fees
A 3.5% increase from 1 January 2026 has been approved
ROA helps raise £38,000 for Racing Welfare
Items for the Bid to Give initiative and fundraising at the Awards contributed to the total
ROA Response - BHA confirms 2026 industry fees
The ROA will continue to review the factors informing these fees, engage constructively with the BHA, and monitor the impact on owners.
Prize money at Ascot to reach record £19.4m
Increases for 2026 spread across the programme
ROA response to the Chancellor’s decision to retain current betting tax on racing
British Racing welcomes Government decision to carve horseracing out of betting tax rises
Ascot crowned Showcase champion
Hamilton Park takes Owners' Racecourse of the Year trophy
New Rule handicap rule
New Rule to prevent horses from running from 15lbs or more out of the handicap
Mares' Hurdle moves to Thursday at Cheltenham Festival
Grade 1 race swaps places with the TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase
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