RACING NEWS AND MEDIA REGULATION AND GOVERNANCE ABOUT UPDATES Home About Industry Links The BHA Contact Careers Industry initiatives BHA charities Publications Industry links Policies Industry Links This page contains links to the websites of the key organisations and stakeholders which make up British racing. Those who work within the sport can also access a Racing Directory which provides details of useful organisations which provide services to the Racing industry. Show all Breeding Education/Training Horsemen Media Other Organisations Promotion Racecourses Running the Sport Welfare Charities Trade Association Amateur Jockeys Association (AJA) The official body representing Amateur Jockeys in Great Britain. Visit site Trade Organisation Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) The official body which plans and regulates Arabian racing in Great Britain, operating with the support and permission of BHA. Visit site Racecourse Group Arena Racing Company (ARC) Including Doncaster, Newcastle, Chepstow and Lingfield Park (home of the £1M All Weather Championships), ARC is the largest racecourse group in the UK by number of fixtures. Visit site Satellite Racing Channel Sky Sports Racing A free horseracing channel broadcasting live action from the UK on satellite and cable. It is majority owned by racecourses and operates through a joint venture partnership between BSkyB and Arena Leisure Plc. Visit site Membership Association British Equine Veterinary Association BEVA serves and leads the equine veterinary profession in the championing of high standards of equine health and welfare and the promotion of scientific excellence and education throughout the world. Visit site Horserace Marketing British Champions Series (BCS) The series incorporates the top 35 Flat races in the British horseracing calendar comprising of 5 championship categories. Visit site Industry Education British Racing School (BRS) A Centre of Excellence for Training in the horseracing industry, the BRS is accredited by the BHA. Located in Newmarket, it provides education for those already working in racing and young people wanting to get into the industry. Visit site Industry Organisation Careersinracing Managed by the BHA, the Careersinracing team implements recruitment, training, education and community initiatives for the horseracing industry including the BHA Graduate Programme and ‘Raceday for Schools’ online resource. Visit site Bloodstock Sales Goffs UK Thoroughbred auction house which manages sales throughout the year at its sales complex in Doncaster. Visit site Trade Association European & Mediterranean Horseracing Federation (EMHF) The EMHF was founded to coordinate the promotion of Thoroughbred horseracing in the European and Mediterranean region, to bolster its prestige and protect its integrity, and to develop relations between the organisations responsible for running the sport. The EMHF is part of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities. Visit site Promotion of Racing Great British Racing Great British Racing is the sport’s official marketing and promotional body and works with all of racing’s stakeholders to grow interest and participation in horseracing Visit site International Promotion Great British Racing International Provides a bespoke service to investors seeking to become an integral part of the prestigious and intricate world sport of thoroughbred racing in Britain. Visit site Trade Association International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) The IFHA promote good regulation and best practices on international matters and provide global initiatives in support of the racing industry Visit site Racehorse Charity Greatwood Located near Marlborough, accredited by Wiltshire Council, Greatwood uses ex-racehorses to educate children and young adults with special education needs, providing students with qualifications allowing them to flourish in adulthood. Visit site Racehorse Charity HEROS (Homing Ex-Racehorses Organisation Scheme) Located near Wantage, HEROS is dedicated to ensuring that former racehorses have a successful career and future when their racing days are over by finding them suitable, lifelong homes. Visit site Horsemen's Group Horsemen’s Group Represents the common interests of British racing’s owners, trainers, jockeys, stable staff and thoroughbred breeders represented by each one’s relevant bodies. Visit site Funding Horserace Betting Levy Board Responsible for collecting a statutory levy from bookmakers which it then distributes for the improvement of horseracing and breeds of horses and for the advancement of veterinary science and education. Visit site Trade Organisation Horseracing Sponsors Association A trade organisation representing the interests of horseracing sponsors throughout the industry. Members include sponsors, racecourses, agencies and suppliers and industry bodies. Visit site Ownership In The Paddock If you are interested in shared ownership, visit In the Paddock for more information on syndication and to search and compare shared racehorse ownership organisations in Britain. Visit site Jockeys Charity Injured Jockeys Fund The IJF provides financial, medical and pastoral assistance to jockeys past and present who have suffered through injury and who are in charitable need. Visit site Jockey training Charity JETS (Jockeys Employment & Training Scheme) A career development scheme helping jockeys to plan and achieve a secure future after race riding through the provision of career coaching, training and training grants/scholarships and employment advice. JETS is a registered charity. Visit site Industry Stakeholder The Jockey Club The largest commercial group in British racing, with assets including the Crabbie’s Grand National, the Cheltenham Festival and Investec Derby Festival, and governed by Royal Charter to act solely for the good of the sport. Visit site Racehorse Charity Moorcroft Racehorse Welfare Centre Located in West Sussex, Moorcroft provides rehabilitation for former racehorses with the aim of finding suitable alternative homes based on their abilities and needs. They also offer demonstrations and courses for those wanting to learn to help their horses. Visit site Trade Association National Association of Racing Staff (NAORS) The independent Certified Trade Union representing Stable Staff employed by Licensed Trainers. Visit site Breeding & Education National Stud Owned by the Jockey Club,The National Stud provides comprehensive breeding services and runs two annual residential courses tailored to provide students with the industry knowledge and practical training required for a successful career in the Thoroughbred industry. Visit site Trade Association National Trainers Federation (NTF) The official body representing licensed racehorse trainers in Great Britain. Visit site Industry Education National Horseracing College (NHC) A Centre of Excellence for Training in the horseracing industry, the NHC is accredited by the BHA. Located near Doncaster, it provides education for those already working in racing and young people wanting to get into the industry. Visit site Bloodstock & Owner Promotion Plus 10 Industry funded £5.5 million bonus scheme for British and Irish owners and breeders where eligible 2 and 3yo horses race for £10,000 bonuses across more than 550 races. Visit site Trade Organisation Point to Point Authority (PPA) The official body responsible for the administration, management, promotion and development (governance and strategy) of Point-to-Point racing. Visit site Trade Organisation Pony Racing Authority The governing body for pony racing in Great Britain with particular responsibility for ensuring the sport’s integrity and safety. Visit site Trade Association Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) The official body working for and representing professional jockeys in Great Britain. Visit site Trade Association Racecourse Association (RCA) The trade association for 57 British racecourses. Visit site Fitness & Rehabilitation RACEFIT Held in The Racing Centre, offering specialist racing gym equipment for fitness and rehabilitation for all current and retired racing staff at affordable prices Visit site Membership Association Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) With almost 8,000 members, the ROA promotes and protects the interests of racehorse owners in Great Britain. Visit site Funding Racecourse Enterprises Ltd. (REL) A commercial joint venture between Britain’s racecourses and the Horsemen’s Group, which funds Great British Racing, the sports promotional body. Visit site Stud & Stable staff The Racing Centre An independent charity based in Newmarket that offers services and facilities for stud and stable staff, including the RACEFIT gym, a Racing Chaplin, Injured Jockeys Fund Almoners and Racing Welfare Officers. Visit site Charitable Organisation The Racing Foundation The Racing Foundation is a charitable organisation, established in 2012, to receive, invest and distribute Tote sale proceeds to charities associated with the UK horseracing and thoroughbred breeding industry. Visit site Newspaper Publication Racing Post Racing Post is a media company which focuses on horse racing, bloodstock, greyhounds, football and sports betting. The company publishes a daily national newspaper, and runs multiple websites and mobile products including racingpost.com. It also has an iPad newspaper app, successful social media platforms, and a growing syndication B2B division. Visit site Syndicates and Clubs Association Racing Syndicates And Clubs Association (RSACA) Formed to promote fair trading practices, to help consumers enjoy the experience, even if the racehorse fails to live up to expectations on the racecourse. Visit site Participants Welfare Charity Racing Welfare A charity which provides a comprehensive welfare service to help those in need who work in, or are retired from, the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry in the UK and their dependants. Visit site Racehorse Charity Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) British horseracing’s official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing. Visit site Media Rights Holder RMG Racecourse Media Group Ltd (RMG) is the umbrella media rights organisation for 34 racecourses which own an interest in Racing UK, Turf TV and GBI Racing. Visit site Satellite Racing Channel Racing TV Racing TV, the premier racing broadcaster set up in 2004, shows racing from 37 of the UK’s racecourses as well as Irish racing and services nearly 50,000 commercial and residential subscribers. Visit site Betting Shop Broadcaster SIS Satellite Information Services Ltd (SIS) has been at the heart of horse racing for more than a quarter of a century, delivering live video and data from UK and overseas tracks to bookmakers and media. Visit site Bloodstock Sales Tattersalls Europe’s leading bloodstock auctioneer, and the world’s oldest, hosting thoroughbred sales throughout the year from its base in Newmarket. Visit site Horse Welfare Promotion The Horse Comes First An initiative supported by leading organisations in British horseracing to raise awareness of the high standards of equine welfare in the sport. Visit site Trade Association Thoroughbred Breeders Association (TBA) The official body representing thoroughbred breeders in Great Britain. Visit site Racehorse Charity Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre Located near Lancaster, the TRC takes in ex racehorses and retrains them with the aim of rehoming them in a “loan home” for the rest of their lives. Visit site Betting Shop Broadcaster Turf TV A service which provides TV pictures and data to more than 10,000 Licenced Betting Offices in Britain and Ireland. The channel covers 740 fixtures from 34 racecourses in Britain. Visit site Administration Weatherbys Contracted by BHA, Weatherbys administers British racing, including ownership registrations, receiving and processing entries and declarations, generation of pre-race data and providing financial services. Proprietor of General Stud Book. 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