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Tom Metzen Sr., a tireless worker for horsemen in Arizona, Minnesota and across the country, passed away on August 10. At the time of his passing, Metzen was First Vice President and Central Region Vice President for the National HBPA, President of the Minnesota HBPA and Executive Director of the Arizona HBPA. “The entire horse [...]
Do you know a hero within the horse racing industry? Race Track Chaplaincy of America (RTCA) is currently seeking nominees for our 14th Annual White Horse Award (WHA). The WHA is presented annually at Race Track Chaplaincy of America’s White Horse Award Luncheon to an individual who has done something heroic on behalf of human [...]
From TOBA news release Posted: 8/3/16 The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association’s 31st annual National Awards Dinner will be held Saturday, September 10 at Stonestreet Farm in Lexington, Ky. The National Awards Dinner honors the achievements of Thoroughbred owners and breeders in the four major North American racing regions and breeders in 25 states [...]
From Kentucky Downs news release Posted: 8/2/16 With one month to go until Kentucky Downs’ unique five-date race meet boasting America’s most lucrative purses, fans can order tickets online to ensure their place in the Finish Line and Turf Club tents. The two distinctive trackside venues allow patrons to enjoy the best of both worlds: [...]
Open to anyone working in a supporting role in racing and breeding, TIEA recognize and reward the dedicated, hard-working people who are the backbone of the industry. The August 1st deadline is less than a week away for the first-ever Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (TIEA) here in the U.S. Sponsored by Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin, awards [...]
Blame Angel (Photo by Coady Photography) From Ellis Park news release Posted: 7/23/16 “Divine intervention in the nightcap,” Ellis Park announcer Jimmy McNerney told the crowd after Blame Angel captured Friday’s eighth race by 2 3/4 lengths over Batten the Hatches. Blame Angel previously ran on Father’s Day at Churchill Downs, winning at [...]
Ain't In No Hurry (Photo by Coady Photography) From Ellis Park news release Posted: 7/23/16 Ain’t In No Hurry certainly proved appropriately named when it came to getting to the races. But the 7-year-old gelding wasted no time getting to the winner’s circle, leading most of the way in his first start ever [...]
From Ellis Park news release Posted: 7/20/16 Ellis Park is teaming with the Kentucky HBPA to provide the public with a behind-the-scenes look at preparing horses for the races. “Making of a racehorse: Let’s get started!” will be held Saturday, July 30 from 7:30-9 AM Central at Ellis Park. The free event will give racing [...]
Seneca Destiny (No. 8, white blinkers, green silks) winning a starter-allowance race last Sept. 16 at Kentucky Downs. Seneca Destiny went on to finish second in the Claiming Crown Tiara at Gulfstream Park. Photo by Reed Palmer/Kentucky Downs. From Kentucky Downs news release Posted: 7/19/16 Kentucky Downs, in its never-ending mission of enhancing [...]
From Claiming Crown news release Posted: 7/19/16 Claiming Crown Limited announced on Monday that Kentucky Downs and Laurel Park will host automatic qualifying races for the 2016 Claiming Crown at Gulfstream Park on December 3, 2016. The host tracks will pay nomination fees and provide a travel stipend for the winners to compete in the [...]