ROA in firing line again as president Parker leads robust defence

Owners watch the action at Newbury last Sunday

The ROA released details of its ownership strategy on TuesdayCredit: Edward Whitaker

Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) president Charlie Parker has led a robust defence of its industry ownership strategy and of chief executive Charlie Liverton as the organisation came in for further criticism from owners on Wednesday.

Classic-winning owner Phil Cunningham said the ROA would have been better off putting £500 behind a bar and talking to experienced horsemen rather than spending the £1.2 million that the strategy has cost so far.

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David CarrReporter

Published on 4 November 2020inNews

Last updated 19:36, 4 November 2020

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