Arcadia, California – The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) announced today the promotion of Mary Forney to the position of Executive Director, effective immediately. Forney has been with TOC since 2004 as Director of Operations. She has worked in the California horse racing industry for more than 30 years including 13 years at Santa Anita, … Read more
In an article in Thoroughbred Racing Commentary, Bob Ehalt takes up the question, “Why does California seem to have an edge over New York in producing the best two-year-olds?” As he points out, California has enjoyed a tremendous run of Triple Crown success in recent years, including the last three Kentucky Derby winners – Nyquist, … Read more
The September 2016 issue of The Thoroughbred of California magazine is now available for viewing online, courtesy of the California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association. To access the magazine, click here.
TOC wants to hear from you! All horsemen are invited to an OPEN FORUM at Santa Anita on Saturday, October 8th at 10:30 a.m. in the Baldwin Conference Room. Meet TOC staff and directors for a discussion of current events and a chance to have your questions answered. For more information, click here. Mark your calendars now for … Read more
TOC director Samantha Siegel presented the Rookie of the Year Award to Patrick Grohl and his wife, Amie. Grohl also focuses on racehorse aftercare as owner of a horse farm and rehabilitation facility. His horse Distrinctive Run made three starts in 2015 for a total of $2,305 in earnings.
TOC director Samantha Siegel (left) presented the Rookie of the Year Award to David and Mark Greco. David and Mark Greco made nine starts resulting in one win and $29,671 in earnings with Miz Strawberry Dee. The two brothers share a passion for taking care of racehorses once they retire from the track.
Attendees at “Buying a Racehorse,” the New Owner Seminar at Del Mar Racetrack on Saturday, enjoyed expert presentations about the various ways of becoming a racehorse owner. Included in the program were segments on buying at auction, claiming a horse, private purchases, and partnerships and syndicates. Following the initial panel presentations, there was a lively question and … Read more
TOC is now accepting applications for the position of Liaison, Northern California. JOB DESCRIPTION Based at Golden Gate Fields, serves as liaison between TOC and northern racetrack and fairs. Position requires extensive analytical and statistical experience. Must be able to generate weekly handle and revenue, field size, and ADW reports, as well as specific analytical … Read more
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