Become a registered owner
What you’ll need to complete your application
Email address
This will become your Racing Admin login.
The Racing Admin system is the online hub from which you will be able to manage all of your ownerships.
Accounting facility
During the application process you’ll be asked to set up a BHA Direct Debit Arrangement. This will allow us to pay your prize money and for the automatic payment of entry fees, jockey fees and future registration fees.
Overseas residents need to establish accounting arrangements and use a specific British Horseracing Foreign Account. To set this up you will not need to provide any additional details as part of the application and will be contacted after.
Direct Debit
Direct debit details are required if you’re opening a British Horseracing Authority Direct Debit Arrangement. To complete this stage of the application online, these details should belong to the prospective owner. If the details don’t belong to the prospective owner, you’ll have the option of downloading and filling in a direct debit mandate before returning this to Weatherbys.
Payment method
Information on the fees payable are included below. You’ll need a credit or debit card to pay for this application.
Become a Racehorse Owners Association member
Owners receive a 20 per cent reduction on registration fees with Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) membership. Click here for more information.
A few things to know about the application process
Saving your application
Your application can be saved at any time while you’re completing it. The ‘save’ button is located at the bottom of the page. When you click ‘save’ for the first time, a message will appear with details on how to resume your application at a later date.
Identity check and credit search
An electronic identity check and credit search will be undertaken on all applicants.
What happens next?
Once submitted, your application form will be processed by Weatherbys and considered by the BHA. We’ll keep you informed on the progress of your application by email.
Fees
| Registered owner | £0 |
| ROA membership (optional) | £286.00 |
Ownership guidance notes
Please ensure you’ve downloaded and read the ownership guidance notes before starting your application.
Contact and Apply
For assistance with your application, contact Weatherbys on +44 (0)1933 440077 or email [email protected].
Should anyone like to know more about the way the BHA registers Owners or have feedback in relation to our processes, please contact [email protected].
