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Cammack (Photo by Reed Palmer Photography) From Kentucky Downs news release Posted: 9/11/16 From the time that owner-breeder David Block saw that Kentucky Downs was having a starter-allowance race with a purse of $75,000 as an automatic qualifier for the Claiming Crown, Sunday’s race was on the dance card for Cammack. The Claiming [...]
The Ohio HBPA has announced the following results from its Board of Directors election. There were 192 ballots cast. Trainer/ Owner-Trainer Category Robin Schuster - 137 votes Owner Only Category Jeff Jarvis - 106 votes Kristina Tumblin - 103 votes Mark Kuntz - 98 votes Bonnie Rogoff - 82 votes The top three vote getters [...]
From Godolphin news release Posted: 9/2/16 Following a huge response from the industry, with over 110 nominations received, the finalists for the inaugural Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards presented by Godolphin have today been announced. The Awards recognize and reward the outstanding skills, commitment and contribution of the Thoroughbred industry employees who are at the heart [...]
From Kentucky Downs news release Posted: 8/23/16 Historical horse racing is creating historic purses at Kentucky Downs — not just in Kentucky but in America. More than $15 million has gone into purses paid to owners running their thoroughbreds at Kentucky Downs the past four years as a direct result of the track’s 2011 installation [...]
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 [...]