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National HBPA CEO Eric Hamelback response to Gagliano’s statement: While we will not respond in a tit-for-tat with The Jockey Club, we want to make one thing abundantly clear. That is to quote the Authority's own statement in response to these tragic deaths last week: "Churchill Downs has been cooperating with HISA since its inception and [...]
Statement from Eric Hamelback, CEO of the National Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association (HBPA), and Daniel Suhr, lead attorney representing the National HBPA and 12 of its affiliates, on the ruling today from the Northern District of Texas at Lubbock that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) is constitutional. “We’ve been down this road before. After a loss in the district court, we [...]
Students in UofL’s Equine Industry Program get real-world experience through internships, field experience and contact with industry professionals from throughout Kentucky’s famed horse country. (Photo courtesy University of Louisville) As the world’s eyes turn to Louisville’s Churchill Downs in anticipation of this week’s Kentucky Derby, the city’s hometown university highlights its decades-long [...]
Angel of Empire training May 2 at 5:30 a.m. at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography) For a small racing state, Iowa will have a super-sized presence in Saturday’s 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with three horses owned by Ankeny’s Dennis Albaugh entered in America’s greatest race. Leading the way in [...]
Photo courtesy Ron Hillerich The following is an editorial written by Louisville attorney, horse owner and breeder Ron Hillerich: I am a practicing attorney in Louisville, KY., and have been involved in the racing and breeding of thoroughbred horses since 1992. Over the years my partner and I have been blessed to [...]
Photo provided by the Von Hemel family In his case, “V” stood for victory. Don Von Hemel of Hot Springs will retire May 6, final day of the 2022-2023 Oaklawn meeting, drawing the curtain on a 67-year career that saw him rise to legendary status in Nebraska and becoming one of the leading trainers [...]
Today, in a bench trial in the U.S. Court for the Northern District of Texas, Judge James Wesley Hendrix heard evidence and arguments on whether Congress can grant lawmaking and law enforcement power to a private corporation to govern a nationwide industry. The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) and 12 of its affiliates [...]
Eight new members have been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. The class of 2023 is comprised of jockey Corey Nakatani and the racehorses Arrogate (KY), California Chrome (CA), and Songbird (KY) in the contemporary category; jockey Fernando Toro via the Historic Review Committee; and Pillars of the Turf selections [...]
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has once again been named the beneficiary of Preakness’ most anticipated event: America’s Best Racing’s Pre-Preakness Party. The eighth annual Pre-Preakness Party is set to be held on Wednesday, May 17, at the Mt. Washington Tavern in Baltimore, Maryland. Organized by America’s Best Racing, this party has become the most popular [...]
In a show of continuing support for the equine industry and Thoroughbred aftercare, Equine Equipment and Exmark have teamed up to donate an Exmark Commercial 60” Radius S Zero Turn Mower to be auctioned off as part of the New Vocations Open Barn & BBQ silent auction. The mower has an approximate retail value of [...]