News
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
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
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
06 May 2024
BHA RULE CHANGE: NON-RUNNERS IN RACES FROM STARTING STALLS
Stewards now able to declare a non-runner in any race beginning from starting stalls if they believe that a horse has been denied a fair start
02 May 2024
Accountability statement from the British Horseracing Authority
Statement from BHA Chief Executive Julie Harrington
01 May 2024
Tony Wells - Racegoers Club column May 2024
Spring is here again. A season of optimism, when we are full of positive thoughts. The days are getting longer, ...read more
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
Prize money at Jockey Club Racecourses in 2024
A message from Nevil Truesdale, Group Chief Executive of The Jockey Club
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.