Picture by Edward Whitaker

Shortlisted picture of the year

Picture by Megan Ridgwell

Shortlisted picture of the year

Picture by John Hoy

Shortlisted picture of the year

Picture by Bill Selwyn

Picture by Bill Selwyn

Picture by Bill Selwyn

Picture by Bill Selwyn

The official organisation representing the interests of racing media

Proudly looking after the needs of our members working in the sport of horseracing

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How we help our members

Representation

We represent you in trying to protect and improve your working conditions on the racecourse.

Advice

We provide advice and can help you in disputes with any racing body or racecourse.

Accreditation

We can advise, consult and provide reminders with the accreditation process for each individual racecourse meet.

Social

We organise a series of annual events which include our Derby Awards lunch in December.

Entries OPEN for 2025 Derby Awards

Entries are now open for all the writing and photography categories for the 2025 HWPA Derby Awards. It is hoped that as many members as possible...
Applications open for RCA Accreditation

Applications open for RCA Accreditation

Applications are now open for 2026 RCA national media accreditation. All applications should be made using the form attached here. Each application will be judged against the 2026 national media accreditation criteria. This is done by a panel of senior RCA and HWPA...

HWPA Derby Awards 2024 – winners and photos

The Racing Post swept the boards at the 58th Derby Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London this afternoon. The Post picked up wins in all seven categories for writers and photographers, only a tie in the Emerging Talent category preventing the paper from...

Shortlist revealed for the 2024 Derby Awards

Shortlist revealed for the 2024 Derby Awards

The HWPA is delighted to reveal the shortlists for the 2024 Derby Awards, generously sponsored by Hong Kong Jockey Club, Coral and WorldPool. The shortlist for the Racing Writer of the Year features two previous winners, Lee Mottershead, bidding for a fourth victory,...