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Whip rules changed again
New chief executive Paul Bittar has proposed fundamental amendments to the whip rules to resolve a long-running issue in racing.
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Richard Hills to retire
Jockey Richard Hills is to retire after 33 years in the saddle, almost half of them riding for Hamdan Al Maktoum in succession to Willie Carson.
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Owner Rooney names horse
New owner Wayne Rooney and wife Coleen won't have trouble remembering the name of their new racehorse ... Switcharooney.
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Staff awards finalists named
The finalists have been announced for the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards 2012 - with the ceremony on Monday 27 February.
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Sunday prize-money must be better
Horsemen's Group Chairman Paul Dixon says prize-money on Sundays must be better because of the costs incurred by owners and trainers.
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Josh Gifford passes away
Josh Gifford, 70, the legendary former jockey and trainer, died on Thursday morning in hospital after being taken in overnight.
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ROA support for betting Bill
MP Matthew Hancock has secured the support of Parliament over the operation of online businesses offshore by bookmakers.
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More prize-money for the St Leger
The ROA has welcomed the increasing investment in the St Leger, taking the prize-money for the world's oldest Classic to £550,000.
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Dispute over Sunday tariffs
Horsemen's Group Chief Executive Alan Morcombe says a new Sunday tariff is needed because of the extra costs for owners and trainers.
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Paul Bittar - the hard work starts now
ROA President Rachel Hood welcomes back BHA Chief Executive Paul Bittar to British racing - but says the hard work starts now.
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Co-operation will be key
New ROA Chief Executive Richard Wayman vows to fight hard for all owners. There is plenty to achieve and co-operation will be key, he says.
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New Chief Executive for jockeys
Paul Struthers has been appointed to succeed Kevin Darley as Chief Executive of the Professional Jockeys Association.
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Record crowds for racing
British racecourses attracted record crowds during 2011 with aggregate attendances exceeding 6.15 million for the first time.
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International role for Stephen Wallis
The man who led three racecourses to the ROA Gold Standard is poised for a new role attracting international runners to British racing.
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Dress code: Ascot issues refunds
Ascot is to refund all premier enclosure customers after putting orange stickers on those deemed to be inappropriately dressed.
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