News
BHA fees for 2025
Participant fees will rise by 3.9% for 2025.
ROA says its members' loyalty must not be exploited rise in participant fees
"At this stage in racing any fee increases given the challenges that owners continue to face are going to be met negatively, and this is across the board."
BHA Rule changes: clenbuterol and medication control
The changes seek to provide additional clarity and consistency around the treatment and medication administered to horses
Charlie Parker: Tax rises and Jockeys' Cup leave owners off the pace
"None of the new prize pot is being allocated to the group that owns the horses"
Trot-ups and pre-race veterinary checks
Pre-race veterinary inspections are now commonplace. But what do they involve? Owner Breeder magazine takes a look.
Bluestocking crowned ROA Horse of the Year
JP McManus claims Owner of the Year title and Head Lad and owner of Prague wins British EBF Flat Special Achievement Award
ROA response to the David Power Jockeys Cup
The ROA will continue to work with our critical stakeholders to establish the clear message that owners must be centrally considered across British Racing.
Charlie Parker: Time to reset dial on betting and levy status
"Racing has downplayed the distinction between a bet of skill on a horse race and a quick spin on a slot"
York named RCA Showcase Champion Racecourse
Ascot takes the ROA Owners' Racecourse of the Year
Making it easier to manage your racehorse ownership
A message from the BHA on Racing Digital
Latest Racing Digital update
Racing Digital’s Managing Director, Steve Gibson, explains how the Racing Digital Hub will help improve how participants interact with British horseracing.
Levy Board increases prize money contribution for 2025
Non-Racing Fixture Grant Allocations also announced
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
Charlie Parker: New regime brings fresh opportunities for our sport
"The engagement with all of racing's consumers needs to be refreshed and exploited"
Weatherbys Racing Bank presents challenges to owners
We have raised various banking issues that are causing concern with Weatherbys Racing bank
ROA Board election update
Announcement on this year's election process
Charlie Parker
Joined Board: 2015. Elected President: 2021