For the first time ever, Owner standings for the Del Mar summer season were compiled using the name of the managing owner. This was in addition to the traditional method. In both instances, Reddam Racing, LLC came out on top. Using the new methodology by managing owner, which is the only method used at NYRA … Read more
Beginning with the 2026 Del Mar summer meeting, the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) and Del Mar Thoroughbred Club (DMTC) will recognize champions in two Owner Standings categories. The traditional Owner Standings, based on wins credited to each Equibase stable name, will continue to be published by Del Mar throughout the meet. In addition, beginning … Read more
Arcadia, Calif. – The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) has named Samantha Siegel as this year’s recipient 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 some of the most prominent … Read more
Nominations for the 2026 Ballot closed on March 1 with seven candidates for seven open positions. As a result, and consistent with previously established TOC procedures, the TOC Board declared the seven candidates that were nominated and qualified as having been elected without the vote of the full membership. This has the added benefit of … Read more
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
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
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. – 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