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
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
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
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
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
Nomination for the 2025 Ballot closed on March 1 with five candidates for five open positions. As a result, and consistent with previously established TOC procedures (and Section 7522 of the California Nonprofit Benefit Corporation Law), the TOC Board declared the five candidates that were nominated and qualified as having been elected without the vote … Read more
Arcadia, Calif. – The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) has announced the winners of its 2024 statistical awards for leading California owners. For the fourth consecutive year, Reddam Racing was leading owner in total purse earnings and topped the standings for most California starts. Hronis Racing LLC led all owners by number of California wins; … Read more
Arcadia, Calif. – Post Time Self Insurance Group (PTSIG) has advised that there is no change in the horse industry’s workers’ compensation program covering backstretch workers and jockeys at the start of 2025, though rates may change due to the short notice decision to greatly reduce the number of race dates in northern California. PTSIG … Read more