ROAP is committed to the education of racing officials which will strengthen the industry and uphold the integrity of horse racing. Below are valuable resources for racing officials and newcomers interested in officiating horse racing at all levels.
ROAP Interference Survey Report - 2019
RTO - InCompass Racing Updates
Click here to view instructions on how to use lists through RTO
Click here to view instructions on how to make a horse ineligible to race again
Now Available: Duties and Responsibilities of Racing Officials Video. This is an informational video that gives an overview of the responsibilities and duties of all racing officials. Gain insight into the fundamentals of the day-to-day operations that racing officials are accountable for.
View Duties and Responsibilities of Racing Officials
View Starting Gate Responsibilities and Duties
Click Here for Schedule of Live Racing
Below are important industry initiatives which provide leadership and support to improve the health and safety of Thoroughbreds. Please click on the links for additional information on each of them.
Can We Put The 'We' In Welfare? - Presentation by Dr. Jennifer Durenberger (provided courtesy of Beyond the Wire and Maryland THA)
Mitigating and Aggravating Factors
Recommendation to Commissions: Steward/Judge Code of Conduct
HISA - Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority
HISA Stewards Handbook: https://hisaus.org/resources/stewards-handbook-effective-july-8-2024