Retraining of Racehorses and Ascot Racecourse Supports celebrate three years of impact at Royal Ascot, with £65,000 already raised for former racehorses

Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), British horseracing’s official charity committed to safeguarding the welfare of former racehorses, is marking the third and final year of its Royal Ascot partnership with Ascot Racecourse Supports, celebrating a three-year initiative that has already raised £65,000.

Royal Ascot 2026 takes place from Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 June and, for the final year of the partnership, Ascot Racecourse Supports will once again donate £5,000 to RoR for every winner ridden by Ryan Moore during the week.

The initiative raised £30,000 in 2024 and £35,000 in 2025, with the 2026 total still to come. Over the past two years, this generous support has helped RoR strengthen its work across welfare, education, traceability and the promotion of successful second careers for former racehorses.

The partnership has also helped RoR invest in its long-term fundraising future. Funding from Ascot Racecourse Supports contributed to the launch of RoR’s fundraising microsite in early 2025, which played an important role in increasing online individual giving by more than fivefold.

Money raised through the 2025 and 2026 campaigns will also support RoR’s wider digital redevelopment, helping improve how the charity communicates with owners, delivers education, captures data and strengthens traceability after racing.

David Catlow, Managing Director of RoR, said: “We are hugely grateful to Ascot Racecourse Supports for its continued and generous support of RoR. Through this partnership, Ascot has used the profile of Royal Ascot to champion life after racing and help raise vital funds for former racehorses.

“We are also extremely grateful to Ryan Moore, whose incredible success at Royal Ascot has helped generate such significant support for RoR over the past two years. We wish Ryan the very best of luck for this year’s Royal Ascot and look forward to following his rides during what is always such a special week for racing.

“The partnership has already raised £65,000 for RoR and has helped us invest in areas that will strengthen our long-term impact, from digital fundraising to improved communication, education and traceability. That support makes a real difference to our ability to reach more owners, support more horses and promote the many opportunities available to former racehorses after racing.”

Nick Smith, Director of Racing and Public Affairs at Ascot Racecourse, said: “We are very proud of what this initiative with Retraining of Racehorses has achieved. Royal Ascot provides a global stage for the sport, and it is important that we use that platform to highlight the care and consideration given to our horses beyond their racing careers. The impact of the initiative has been significant, both in terms of funds raised and awareness generated. We are grateful to Ryan Moore for the role he has played in helping to deliver that support.”

Ryan Moore said: “Royal Ascot is always a special week, and I’m pleased that my results there have been able to contribute to the work of Retraining of Racehorses. Hopefully I can ride a few winners again this year and help add to what has already been raised.”

During Royal Ascot week, RoR will share updates as the campaign progresses, including the running total raised through Ryan Moore’s winners. To learn more about RoR’s work, visit here.