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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"
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.
ROA Annual General Meeting held
President Charlie Parker calls for Levy Reform and New Owner Services project launched
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
Trust donations aid Racing Welfare
The Thompson Family Charitable Trust latest donation tops the £1m mark for Racing Welfare
Charlie Parker: Premier trial must lead to further innovations
"Hopefully we see the product refined to become a truly global investment opportunity"
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.
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
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
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
Weatherbys Racing Bank presents challenges to owners
We have raised various banking issues that are causing concern with Weatherbys Racing bank
Charlie Parker: New regime brings fresh opportunities for our sport
"The engagement with all of racing's consumers needs to be refreshed and exploited"
ROA Board election update
Announcement on this year's election process
ROA Board Appoints Louise Norman as Permanent Chief Executive Officer
The Board unanimously approved the appointment with immediate effect.
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.
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
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.
Charlie Parker: radical new proposal deserves fair hearing
"We have a product that would be hugely attractive to investors, potentially powering the sport on"
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
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
BHA update on Sunday Evening racing pilot
BHA Board members agreed that the Sunday evening racing pilot should not be resumed at this time
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”
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
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
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
Charlie Parker
Joined Board: 2015. Elected President: 2021