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
Thoroughbred Owners of California is pleased to announce that Nick Coukos has accepted the position of President. Coukos is stepping down as Vice President Racing/Corporate Affairs at Ajax Downs, a privately owned Quarter Horse racetrack and slot facility near Toronto, Canada. Prior to that he was Executive Director of HBPA (Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association) … Read more
Joe Morris has announced that he will step down as President of the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) effective Nov. 8, 2015. He has accepted the position of Senior Vice President of West Coast Operations for the Stronach Group, effective November 9, 2015. “I am very proud of the accomplishments of TOC board and staff … Read more
Retired Racehorses Utilized in EAGALA Model Program Escalon, CA: “Stable Journeys,” a new program designed by Healing Arenas, Inc., will serve the area’s underserved amputee population and their families. The initiative pairs EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) certified mental health professionals and equine specialists with adoptable retired racehorses in a program to help … Read more
TOC members Jeff Hug, Rick Goldfarb, and Harry Shapiro competed in Las Vegas at the 2015 Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship (NHC). The three players qualified at last year’s TOC Owners’ Challenge Handicapping Contests held in conjunction with our 2014 Annual Meetings — Shapiro and Goldfarb qualifying at Del Mar and Hug at Golden … Read more
Fourteen stakes races – nine of them graded – will serve as the touchstones for Del Mar’s new November race meeting opening Friday, November 7 for a 15-day run through Sunday, November 30. The total value of the stakes package is $2,250,000. The seaside track picked up a majority of the racing dates from the … Read more
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