Category: National news

Seventh annual owners’ conference set for July

by Press Release | Dec 6, 2019 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

The seventh annual Thoroughbred Owner Conference will take place July 20-21 in Saratoga Sprints, NY, Ownerview announced today.

Jockeys’ Guild Assembly set for December 9

by Press Release | Dec 3, 2019 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

The Jockeys’ Guild Assembly will feature discussions on issues working with tracks to improve the sport, as well as awards presentations.

Piassek: Criticizing PETA won’t save horses, or racing

by John Piassek | Nov 25, 2019 | Breaking, National news, Opinion | 1 |

The racing industry’s criticism of PETA and other antagonists has been swift, harsh — and a distraction from the issues that really matter.

Horse welfare and safety summit set for June 2020

by Press Release | Nov 22, 2019 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

The ninth annual Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit will take place June 23 at Keeneland, the Jockey Club announced today.

Jockeys to support pancreatic cancer awareness

by Press Release | Nov 20, 2019 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

Under auspices of the Jockeys’ Guild, jockeys nationwide will support World Pancreatic Cancer Day November 21 by wearing purple armbands.

Racetrack operators form Thoroughbred Safety Coalition

by Press Release | Nov 20, 2019 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

The new Thoroughbred Safety Coalition includes leading racetrack operators — including The Stronach Group and NYRA — as well as Breeders’ Cup.

Genaro: Breeders’ Cup shows sport I love – and hate

by Teresa Genaro | Nov 9, 2019 | Breaking, National news, Opinion, Top Stories | 4 |

The Breeders’ Cup provided the outcome that Teresa Genaro wanted — and the one she feared – and has her wondering about the future.

Racetrack vets call for equine safety enhancements

by Press Release | Nov 7, 2019 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

The racetrack vets association (NAARV) called for changes such as the elimination of maiden claiming rules and improved technology to advance equine safety.

TAA accredits 40 aftercare organizations

by Press Release | Nov 5, 2019 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced today that it had granted accreditation to 40 organizations around the country that provide homes and retraining for retired racehorses.