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John Sikura Appointed to TOC Board

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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 …

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TOC Announces Rookie of the Year Award

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 …

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Kosta, Stephanie, and Pete Hronis to Receive TOC Chairman’s Award

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 …

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Election Notice to TOC Membership

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 …

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TOC Announces Annual Owner Awards

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 …

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Workers’ Comp rates remain unchanged in 2025, pending further review

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 …

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