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Carnegie Leaving Breeders' Cup

Carnegie Leaving Breeders' Cup

Carter Carnegie, senior vice president of sales of the Breeders' Cup, has left the company after 10 years, Breeders' Cup Ltd. confirmed May 14.

 Monday, May 14, 2012
Breeders' Cup Begins Drug Phase-Out in 2012

Breeders' Cup Begins Drug Phase-Out in 2012

Breeders' Cup said it will prohibit use of race-day medication in World Championships races for 2-year-olds in 2012 and all events in 2013.

 Thursday, July 14, 2011
It's Official: Churchill to Host BC 2011

It's Official: Churchill to Host BC 2011

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear makes announcement at Churchill Downs that the 2011 Breeders' Cup will be run under the Twin Spires for the first time in consecutive years.

 Friday, June 11, 2010

Breeders' Cup Incentive Package Secured

Kentucky Sen. Damon Thayer announced that a Breeders' Cup Incentive package had been secured as part of the economic development incentive Package that was passed by the House and Senate in Frankfort June 24.

 Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Breeders' Cup Introduces Interactive Race Simulations

Breeders' Cup Introduces Interactive Race Simulations

Breeders' Cup Limited and Horse Racing Simulation have announced the launch of a new product that is both an interactive horse race handicapping tool, as well as an innovative game.

 Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Avioli Named President, CEO of Breeders' Cup

The board of directors of Breeders' Cup Limited named Gregory Avioli as the organization's president and chief executive officer at a Lexington meeting Thursday, April 19. Avioli, 42, had been serving as the interim president and CEO since June of last year.

 Tuesday, April 24, 2007

NTRA, Breeders' Cup Limited Reports Available

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association and Breeders' Cup Limited's respective annual reports, released Oct. 12, are available in printable PDF versions online at NTRA.com.

 Thursday, October 12, 2006

Earthlink to Become Official Breeders' Cup Sponsor; Will Offer $1 Million Online Challenge

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association and Breeders' Cup Limited have selected EarthLink to be an official sponsor of the Breeders' Cup World Championships and the event's exclusive Internet service provider partner.

 Thursday, October 12, 2006

Breeders' Cup Charity Celebration to Benefit Equine Research, Children's Home

The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, which funds equine research, and Home of the Innocents, which provides services for children in need, will be the co-beneficiaries when Breeders' Cup Limited hosts its annual Charity Celebration Nov. 3 at The Henry Clay in Louisville, Ky.

 Thursday, September 28, 2006

Breeders' Incentive Fund Leader Named

The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority has named Jamie Scott Haydon to administer the Breeders' Incentive Fund and develop programs to promote the horse and tourism industries.

 Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Avioli Named Interim CEO of NTRA, Breeders' Cup

Gregory C. Avioli was appointed interim chief executive officer of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and Breeders' Cup Limited June 8 during a joint meeting of the two boards in Garden City, N.Y.

 Thursday, June 08, 2006

NTRA Racing to the Rescue Fund Makes $483,465 Disbursement

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and Breeders' Cup Limited announced Tuesday disbursements totaling $483,465 from the NTRA Charities – Racing to the Rescue Fund to provide financial relief to members of the horse racing and breeding community who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.

 Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Breeders' Cup Stakes Program Features 135 Races, $8 Million In Funds

Officials of Breeders' Cup Limited and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced that the 2006 Breeders' Cup Stakes program would feature 135 races and allocate $8 million in Breeders' Cup Funds to stakes races across North America.

 Thursday, February 16, 2006

Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships Logo For 2005 Introduced

Breeders' Cup Limited, along with the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, has released the official event logo for the 22nd Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships, to be held Oct. 29 at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.

 Thursday, March 31, 2005

Breeders' Cup Elects 13 to Board of Directors

The Breeders' Cup Limited announced the election of 13 members to its board of directors through the proportional shareholder voting system by Breeders' Cup foal and stallion nominators.

 Wednesday, August 04, 2004

CHRB Gets Stable Surveillance System Report

A company specializing in surveillance systems reported Thursday to the California Horse Racing Board on the success of an experimental program that included two digital cameras monitoring activities in the stable area at Del Mar last summer.

 Friday, October 24, 2003

Breeders' Cup Sues JMG Over Jockey Advertising

Breeders' Cup Limited filed a complaint in Los Angeles County Superior Court Oct. 3 seeking to restrain Jockeys International Management Group (JMG) from entering agreements for the display of advertising on jockeys apparel for the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championship races on Oct. 25 at Santa Anita.

 Friday, October 03, 2003

Breeders' Cup Ticket Applications Available May 1

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Breeders' Cup Limited and the Oak Tree Racing Association announced that ticket applications for the 2003 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships on Oct. 25 at Santa Anita Park will be mailed beginning May 1.

 Friday, April 18, 2003

Breeders of Cup Winners to be Honored at Keeneland

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association and Breeders' Cup Limited, in conjunction with the Thoroughbred Club of America, will honor the victorious breeders of the 2002 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at the ninth annual Breeders' Cup/Thoroughbred Club of America dinner on Sunday evening, January 12 at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington.

 Friday, January 03, 2003

Breeders' Cup Foal Nomination Decline Attributed to MRLS

Breeders' Cup Limited and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Thursday that 15,020 foals were nominated to the Breeders' Cup program in 2001. The total is down 4.84% from the previous year and is the first decline in nominated foals since 1992.

 Thursday, January 17, 2002

John Deere Cuts Breeders' Cup Turf Deal

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association and Breeders' Cup Limited have announced that John Deere will have entitlement rights to the $2 million Breeders' Cup Turf, its was announced Friday. The Turf is one of eight races that comprise the $13 million Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships. John Deere, the NTRA's official supplier of farm equipment, was the presenting sponsor of the 2001 edition of the Breeders' Cup Turf.

 Friday, December 07, 2001

Ultra Pick Six Reduced to $3-Million

Officials of Breeders' Cup Limited and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Thursday that the guaranteed value of the 2001 Breeders' Cup Ultra Pick 6 will be $3 million, a decrease from the previous $5 million level.

 Friday, October 12, 2001

Goal Doubled for New York Heroes Fund

Due to a flood of early, generous contributions, the NTRA, Breeders' Cup Limited, and the New York Racing Association announced Friday it was doubling its goal for the NTRA Charities -- New York Heroes Fund to $2 million. The Heroes Fund, set up by the organizations a week ago, will aid the families of New York firefighters, police officers, emergency services personnel, and other victims who perished in the terrorist attacks on New York Sept. 11.

 Friday, September 21, 2001

'Road to the World Thoroughbred Championships' Schedule Released

TV schedule for racing's leading up to fall championships.

 Tuesday, June 26, 2001

'Road to the World Thoroughbred Championships' Schedule Released

TV schedule for racing's leading up to fall championships.

 Tuesday, June 26, 2001

Bessemer Trust to Sponsor Juvenile Series

Private banking company to title juvenile division and new CNBC TV series

 Tuesday, June 26, 2001

World Thoroughbred Championships, Emirates in Strategic Partnership

World Thoroughbred Championships has reached an agreement in principle to form stratefict alliance with Emirates World Series.

 Tuesday, June 26, 2001