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Racehorse Owners Association
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, the ROA is run by a team of seven, headed up by the Chief Executive, Charlie Liverton. The ROA has a Board of 11 members, with elected Board members required to stand for re-election every four years. The current President of the ROA is Charlie Parker. The organisation is based in Reading. The ROA is a founder member of the Horsemen's Group, which represents owners, trainers, jockeys, breeders and stable staff. /sup> References External links Official ROA Website Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder MagazineThe British Horseracing AuthorityOwners Championship Tables {{Authority control Horse racing organisations in Great Britain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Horse Racing
Horse racing is an equestrian performance sport, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance for competition. It is one of the most ancient of all sports, as its basic premise – to identify which of two or more horses is the fastest over a set course or distance – has been mostly unchanged since at least classical antiquity. Horse races vary widely in format, and many countries have developed their own particular traditions around the sport. Variations include restricting races to particular breeds, running over obstacles, running over different distances, running on different track surfaces, and running in different gaits. In some races, horses are assigned different weights to carry to reflect differences in ability, a process known as handicapping. While horses are sometimes raced purely for sport, a major part of horse racing's interest and economic importance is in the gambling associated with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Horseracing Authority
The British Horseracing Authority, also known simply as the BHA, is the regulatory authority for horse racing in Great Britain. It was formed on 31 July 2007, after the merger of the British Horseracing Board (BHB) and the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA). Its stated objectives are to: "provide the most compelling and attractive racing in the world; be seen as the world leader in raceday regulation; ensure the highest standards for the sport and participants, on and away from the racecourse; promote the best for the racehorse; and represent and promote the sport and the industry." It is a member of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities. The BHA's current chair is Joe Saumarez Smith, who succeeded Annamarie Phelps in the role in June 2022. Overview The British Horseracing Authority performs a number of functions. These include: *Race planning *Disciplinary procedures *Protecting the integrity of the sport *Licensing and registering racing participants ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McAlpine Baronets
The McAlpine Baronetcy, of Knott Park in the County of Surrey, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1918 for Robert McAlpine, a Scottish civil engineer and the founder of '' Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd''. McAlpine baronets, of Knott Park (1918) *Sir Robert McAlpine, 1st Baronet (1847–1934) *Sir Robert McAlpine, 2nd Baronet (1868–1934) *Sir Alfred Robert McAlpine, 3rd Baronet (1907–1968) *Sir Thomas George Bishop McAlpine, 4th Baronet (1901–1983) * Sir (Robert) Edwin McAlpine, 5th Baronet (1907–1990) (created Baron McAlpine of Moffat in 1980) * Sir William Hepburn McAlpine, 6th Baronet (1936–2018) *Sir Andrew William McAlpine, 7th Baronet (b. 1960) The heir apparent is the present holder's son, Frederick William Edwin McAlpine (b. 1993) Other family members Several other members of the McAlpine family have also gained distinction: * Sir Malcolm McAlpine (1877–1967), third son of the 1st Baronet, was chairman of the family firm and a not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
