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TOC Announces Annual Owner Awards

Arcadia, Calif. – The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) has announced the winners of its 2019 Statistical Awards for leading California owners and its 2019 Rookie of the Year recipients. All award recipients will be recognized at TOC’s Southern California Annual Meeting Webinar on Saturday, August 15th, 2020. 2019 Statistical Award Recipients For the third consecutive … Read more

TOC Hosts Membership Teleconference – Recording Available

On Thursday, July 16, TOC hosted a well attended membership teleconference (over 200 attendees) to discuss the current situation at Del Mar, per the attached press release from Del Mar. You can find the recording below. Speakers: TOC Chairman Nick Alexander TOC Director Gary Fenton Greg Avioli, TOC President and CEO Josh Rubinstein, President of … Read more

Owners’ Per-Start Fee Increased in Response to Revenue Declines and Rising Workers’ Comp Costs

Arcadia, Calif. – The unfortunate combination of seven weeks of no live racing coupled with statewide increases in workers compensation costs have created a funding shortfall for the horse industry’s workers compensation program covering jockeys and backstretch workers that is operated by Post Time Self Insurance.  As a result, Post Time has found it necessary … Read more

Summary of Benefits to Horse Owners Under the New Federal Covid-19 Legislation

Summary of Benefits to Horse Owners Under the New Federal Covid-19 Legislation All businesses are feeling economic hardship right now, and horse owners are no exception. Congress and the Trump Administration have provided several mechanisms to keep businesses afloat and provide some financial relief. Every business and every financial situation is unique, however, so it … Read more

Owner Update

April 24, 2020 During these difficult times, TOC continues to work with the CHRB, CTT, the Stronach Group and local and state authorities to get live racing re-started in California as soon as possible. To keep our members informed, we will provide regular updates. Update on Racing in Southern California Santa Anita met (virtually) with … Read more