NTRA chief Alex Waldrop to retire
Alex Waldrop, longtime chief of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, will retire at the end of 2021.
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Additional H-2B visas to be available
The Biden administration will make available an additional 22,000 H-2B visas, used by seasonal guest workers, for the second half of 2021.
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On race, racing has “to do more”
In the second of two parts, some in racing acknowledge the need to do more to promote diversity – but what does that mean, and what would it look like?
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US House extends racehorse tax break
The House of Representatives voted this week to extend the 3-year depreciation for racehorses for tax purposes; it now goes to the Senate.
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Scollay named RMTC head
Dr. Mary Scollay, most recently equine medical director for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, will lead the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium.
Read More Wincze-Hughes named NTRA communications director
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has announced that Alicia Wincze-Hughes will take over as communications director in the new year.
Read More Modernized IRS regs helping players
The modernized regulations have reduced IRS withholding of winning wagers by more than $35 million, the NTRA estimates.
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RMTC accredits 10th testing lab
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) has made the University of Florida’s racing lab the 10th in the country to earn full accreditation.
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Keeneland’s Thomason to chair NTRA board
Keeneland president and CEO Bill Thomason will be the new chairman of the board of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.
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Supreme Court strikes down sports betting ban
The Supreme Court ruled that the law banning states from allowing sports betting is unconstitutional; Monmouth Park cheered, while the NTRA greeted the news warily.
Read More President to sign omnibus spending bill with H-2B visa relief
The Thoroughbred industry has sought H-2B visa relief, which would allow more foreign temporary workers in the country.
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NTRA lauds new tax bill’s benefits to racing industry
According to polls, most Americans oppose the new tax plan Pres. Trump is expected to sign — but the NTRA is not among that group. Here’s why.
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