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Panelists Explain the Ins and Outs of the Racing Office

At a seminar hosted by TOC this morning at Santa Anita, “Demystifying the Racing Office,” panelists Rick Hammerle, David Jerkins and Richard Scheidt explained the inner workings of the Racing Office to a full room of attendees. Hammerle, Vice President of Racing and Racing Secretary for Santa Anita, and Jerkens, Del Mar Racing Secretary, began by … Read more

Don’t Miss This TOC Seminar on Saturday, June 13th!

TOC will host a FREE seminar, “Demystifying the Racing Office,” at Santa Anita on Saturday, June 13, at 10:00 a.m. Panelists will include Rick Hammerle, Santa Anita Vice President of Racing and Racing Secretary, and David Jerkens, Del Mar Racing Secretary. Hammerle, known in racing circles simply as “Hammer,” has worked in racing coast to … Read more

Demystifying the Racing Office: A TOC Seminar

TOC will host a FREE seminar, “Dymystifying the Racing Office,” at Santa Anita on Saturday, June 13, at 10:00 a.m. Panelists will include Rick Hammerle, Santa Anita VP Racing and Racing Secretary, and David Jerkens, Del Mar Racing Secretary. The seminar will be moderated by Richard Scheidt, TOC’s Northern California Director of Operations, and will … Read more

Dortmund Headlines Successful TOC Conformation Clinic

TOC hosted a very successful Conformation Clinic Saturday morning at Santa Anita, attracting a record attendance of 70 people. Headlining the event was a visit to the barn of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert for an up-close look at Santa Anita Derby winner Dortmund. Baffert graciously spent time talking to the crowd and answering questions, … Read more

Free Conformation Clinic Saturday, April 11

Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) is offering a FREE “Conformation Clinic” at Santa Anita on Saturday, April 11th. The informal workshop is intended to help participants develop an “eye” for a horse. With the assistance of some expert horsemen, attendees will view a variety of horses and identify their conformation strengths and weaknesses. The workshop will … Read more