Nominations now open for The Jockey Club RoR Awards 2026

Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is delighted to announce that nominations are now officially open for the 2026 RoR Awards, which feature The Jockey Club as headline supporter – a fitting partnership. The Awards will include the RoR Horse of the Year Award and a new Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust RoR Partnership of the Year Award.

The 2026 RoR Awards will take place on Cheltenham Festival Trials Day, 24 January 2026, providing a unique opportunity
to combine a celebration of the adaptability and versatility of Thoroughbreds in their second careers with the excitement of top-class racing. Alongside the two headline awards, the event will also feature the presentation of the RoR Elite Series champions
across seven equestrian disciplines.

The RoR Horse of the Year Award recognises exceptional former racehorses who have successfully transitioned into new
careers, while the new Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust RoR Partnership of the Year Award celebrates the special bond between a former racehorse and their owner or rider; for this award, competitive
achievements aren’t required; it’s all about the connection, not the rosettes.

RoR Managing Director, David Catlow, shared his excitement for the 2026 event, saying: “We are thrilled to return the
RoR Awards to Cheltenham Festival Trials Day with The Jockey Club as headline supporter, and we thank them for their continued support. Last year’s event demonstrated what a prestigious platform Cheltenham provides, enabling us to highlight the incredible achievements
of former racehorses in their second careers.”

Nadia Powell, Racecourse and Industry Relations Director, at The Jockey Club said: “We are proud to come
on board as headline supporter of the 2026 RoR Awards. Cheltenham Racecourse provides the perfect backdrop to celebrate the remarkable second careers of former racehorses and the positive impact they have on so many, while also enjoying the excitement of top-class
racing.”

On behalf of the trustees of The Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust, Nigel Payne commented:

“As we enter the third year supporting the RoR Awards, we are confident that Sir Peter would have cherished the ongoing connection between his charitable trust
and RoR. The new Partnership of the Year Award reflects
its broader reach, celebrating not only the remarkable efforts to provide new opportunities for horses after racing, but also the many ways former racehorses can enrich people’s lives and the unique bonds formed between horse and human.”

The 2026 RoR Awards promise to feature inspiring and heartwarming stories that celebrate the versatility and adaptability
of Thoroughbreds as they flourish in their post-racing lives.

Nominations for both awards are now open and will close at 5pm on 7 November 2025.

For further information and to submit a nomination, please visit The
Jockey Club RoR Awards.