News and Views
Industry news and President's blog
25 April 2022
Dancing Brave and Frankie Dettori added to Hall of Fame
The pair were chosen by an independent panel of industry experts in recognition of their outstanding achievements within the sport
16 April 2022
Godolphin wins All-Weather Owner Championship
Eighth consecutive title for Godolphin; David Probert crowed Champion AW Jockey and Michael Appleby Champion AW Trainer
14 April 2022
Worldpool the biggest ever for 2022
17 meetings to be held across the year with Worldpool involvement
08 April 2022
Review must not gamble with racing's future
"Implementing blanket affordability checks could result in annual revenue losses of £100 million”
01 April 2022
Yorkshire Racing Launches new ‘Beacon’ Programme
A Pilot year will expand community-focussed activity in this vibrant racing region and highlight racing as a force for good in society
01 April 2022
ROA announces resignation of Board Member, Sam Hoskins
Sam had served on the Board since 2017.
26 March 2022
Horses required for Military Race
Race at Wincanton on 10 April for Military Amateur riders
24 March 2022
Support Racing during the Gambling Act Review and write to your MP
The ROA is urging members to write to their local MP and help prevent regulation that could potentially damage the horseracing industry.
23 March 2022
Racecourse Shared Ownership Days announced for 2022
Seven Events to be held across 2022
13 March 2022
Lisnagar Oscar to fly the flag for Ukraine at The Festival in Custom Silks
The Racing For Fun Syndicate horse to run in the blue and yellow silks
09 March 2022
Annamarie Phelps to step down at the end of her term
She will be stepping down from the BHA Board when her term ends at the end of May. Joe Saumarez Smith will take on the position until September 2023
09 March 2022
Big hurdles off course as Festival fever begins
“Removing credibility and a level playing field has the potential to destroy the sport”
07 March 2022
Weights to rise by 2lbs, with jockey safety allowance increasing to 4lbs
The changes come into effect for races staged from Monday 2 May 2022 following further discussions between the BHA and PJA.
07 March 2022
ROA Racecourse Quality Mark and ROA Gold Standard to restart
The scheme is designed to mark and improve the quality of racecourses facilities for both Owners and fans and was suspended during the pandemic, while racecourse attendance was limited
25 February 2022
BHA announces revised safeguarding measures for British racing
Revised policy and regulations have been approved by the Rules Committee of the BHA
24 February 2022
Weighing Room Covid-19 testing requirement ends
Mandatory COVID-19 testing for Weighing Room entry is to end earlier than scheduled, following the confirmation of changes to self-isolation rules in England.
23 February 2022
Racing to improve safety of jumps with orange to white change
Visibility of jumps and hurdles can be improved for racehorses by changing from orange to white
23 February 2022
Paddy Trainor named Employee of the Year at 2022 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards
£10,000 to be shared among his colleagues at Johnston Racing and the perpetual Godolphin Trophy.
17 February 2022
Gambling Act reforms pose threat to income
“We must be on the front foot with government on explaining the symbiotic relationship with betting”
17 February 2022
Racing sets out plan for lifting raceday COVID-19 restrictions
Weighing Room testing requirements will be lifted by the end of February
15 February 2022
Autism in Racing's first year success
Pilot has a clear mandate from its beneficiaries to continue
14 February 2022
Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards live on Racing TV
Awards will be broadcast live and free-to-air on Racing TV on Monday 21 February
11 February 2022
Nominees for the 2021 Lester announced
The event will be shown live on Sky Sports Racing on Friday 25 February
28 January 2022
Details announced for Jessica Bethell Foundation dinner
Guest speaker Professor Sir Andrew Pollard at the dinner at York Racecourse on May 10
27 January 2022
Whip Consultation project update
BHA update regarding the progress of the project to consult on, and review, the use of the whip in British horseracing.
25 January 2022
Tote Update for January
Introduction Welcome to the first update from the Tote for 2022. This month, we’re focusing on the roll out of ...read more
25 January 2022
Raceday COVID-19 measures to be eased in England
COVID-19 measures are set to be eased at racecourses in England from Thursday 27 January, in line with the lifting of UK Government Plan B restrictions.