Date:
Sunday, September 27, 2026 to Sunday, October 4, 2026
Hours:
60 hours
Class Description:
Host and Location
The Thoroughbred Center, 3380 Paris Pike
Lexington, Kentucky
Registration Type and Cost
-Accreditation school for Flat and Harness racing - $725
-Cross-accreditation (currently accredited in Flat and looking to be accredited in Harness or Harness and looking to be accredited in Flat) - $400
-Retakes (sitting in the section of the exam to be retaken) - $100
-The textbooks are a support tool to accompany what is taught at the school. An electronic PDF version of the textbooks will be emailed to you and are included in the registration fee. If you want a printed version of the textbooks, there is an additional $75 fee ($35 for the crossover accreditation book only). You must let us know by August 7 that you want a printed version.
Invoices will be emailed with PayPal to allow payment by credit card. If payment is made by check or money order, mail to:
Racing Officials Accreditation Program
821 Corporate Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
Registration
This online registration form does not prompt an automatic reply with information and confirmation. You will be contacted by email to complete your registration.
Please complete the online registration, found on the ROAP website. You do not need to complete the reference section of the online registration. Written letters of recommendation will need to be attached to an email to roapinquiry@gmail.com. Crossover accreditation and retake attendees will not need to provide recommendation letters.
For the full school, each registrant must submit two letters of reference/recommendation and an experience form. After you've filled out the online registration form, you will be sent an email with the experience form. Reply to the email that you are sent with the recommendation letters and experience form attached. The letters must come from someone in a regulatory, administrative or management role in the racing industry. Letters must be received prior to August 7, 2026. PayPal invoices will be sent out after August 7th.
Registration deadline is July 31, 2026
Accommodation
No deals through the school are being offered for accommodations, but here are some hotels that are near The Thoroughbred Center:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green - ReservationDesk.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lexington North | Comfortable Hotel with Free Breakfast
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa | Golf Hotel with Sports Courts
Hotel in Lexington, KY | Everhome Suites Lexington - Horse Park
Registration Form:
Class Type:
Initial Education