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TOC Announces 2025 Leading Owners

Arcadia, Calif. – The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) has announced the leading California owners in statistical categories for 2025. For the fifth consecutive year, Reddam Racing was leading owner in California purse earnings and Nick Alexander led all owners in number of California wins. The honor for most California stakes wins was shared in … Read more

John Sikura Appointed to TOC Board

Arcadia, Calif. – The board of directors of the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) unanimously voted to appoint owner John G. Sikura to fill the vacant seat of Nick Alexander, subject to full board ratification at the upcoming January 30 meeting. Sikura is president of Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms in Kentucky and is one of … Read more

Cal-Bred Maiden Bonus Awards to be Increased in 2026

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 18, 2025) — Beginning with the start of the Classic Meet on December 26, 2025, all maiden special weight races in restricted and open company run at Santa Anita Park will receive a $2,500 increase in the maiden bonus award from $10,000 to $12,500 and the same category of race will see … Read more

Workers’ Comp rates to increase 10 Percent in 2026

Arcadia, Calif. – Post Time Self Insurance Group (PTSIG) has advised that there will be a 10 percent increase in the Thoroughbred horse industry’s workers’ compensation program covering backstretch workers and jockeys at the start of 2026. The workers’ compensation program is operated by PTSIG and most of the program funding is derived from per-stall … Read more

Darren Filkins Appointed to TOC Board

Arcadia, Calif. – The board of directors of the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) unanimously voted to appoint owner Darren Filkins, CEO of Harris Farms, Inc. to fill a vacancy on the board created by the recent passing of John Harris. Filkins was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA. His family owned a small farm, … Read more

Great Friends Stable Wins TOC’s Annual Partnership Award

Arcadia, Calif. – Great Friends Stable has been selected by Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) as the recipient of this year’s Horseracing Partnership Award. The annual award recognizes and celebrates co-ownerships and partnership entities within the horse racing community and is open to partnerships of all sizes from two and up. Nominated by Aaron Wilson, … Read more

TOC Announces Rookie of the Year Award

Arcadia, Calif. – New racehorse owner Dylan Eplin has been selected by Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) as the recipient of the 2024 Rookie of the Year Award. The annual award honors a new owner who exhibits commitment and support to the Thoroughbred racing industry. Eplin had his first start in June at the Alameda … Read more

Kosta, Stephanie, and Pete Hronis to Receive TOC Chairman’s Award

Arcadia, Calif. – The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) has named Kosta, Stephanie, and Pete Hronis, the team behind Hronis Racing, as this year’s recipients of the Ed Friendly Industry Service Award, also known as the TOC Chairman’s Award. Presented annually, the award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Thoroughbred racing industry. Past recipients include … Read more