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The Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) is a British horse racing organisation that promotes and protects the interests of racehorse owners in Great Britain. As one of the British Horseracing Authority's (BHA) shareholders, the ROA play a central role in British racing politics and finance.

History

Founded in 1945 by Sir Malcolm McAlpine,[1] the ROA is run by a team of seven, headed up by the Chief Executive, Charlie Liverton.[2]

The ROA has a Board of 12 members, with elected Board members required to stand for re-election every four years. The current President of the ROA is Charlie Parker.[3]

The organisation is based in Reading. The ROA is a founder member of The Thoroughbred Group, which represents owners, trainers, jockeys, breeders and stable staff.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Jackson, Parker. "History of the ROA". www.roa.co.uk. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  2. ↑ "ROA Team". www.roa.co.uk. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  3. ↑ "ROA Board". www.roa.co.uk. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
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