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Claiming Crown Nomination Deadline Nov. 9

The nomination deadline for the Claiming Crown at Gulfstream Park is Nov. 9. This year's event, which will feature seven races worth a total of $850,000, is scheduled for Dec. 1, opening day of the Gulfstream 2012-13 meet.

 Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Claiming Crown 2012

Claiming Crown 2012

Listen to Tom LaMarra discuss the 2012 Claiming Crown with TOBA president Dan Metzger, Gulfstream Park COO Tim Ritvo, and Owner/Breeder Ken Ramsey.

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 Monday, October 22, 2012

Live Stream of TOBA Awards Dinner Available

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced that live video coverage of the 27th Annual National Awards Dinner to be held Sept. 7 will be available on bloodhorse.com.

 Thursday, September 06, 2012
Governor Implements New KY Drug Regulations

Governor Implements New KY Drug Regulations

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear Aug. 30 said regulations designed to reform some aspects of the state's equine medication policy will be implemented despite action by a legislative committee that found them deficient.

 Thursday, August 30, 2012

Leach to Host TOBA Dinner

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Aug. 30 that Tom Leach will host the 27th Annual National Awards Dinner to be held Sept. 7 at the Keeneland Entertainment Center in Lexington.

 Thursday, August 30, 2012

Website Features Drug Reform Testimonials

Claiborne Farm's Seth Hancock and trainer D. Wayne Lukas are among those featured in a series of video testimonials posted on the cleanhorseracing.org website.

 Thursday, June 28, 2012

Medication Reform Advocacy Website Launched

The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association May 10 announced the launch of an advocacy website, cleanhorseracing.org, that is dedicated to the reform of medication rules.

 Thursday, May 10, 2012

TOBA Board Reaffirms Commitment to Drug Ban

During April 10 meeting in Lexington, TOBA board of trustee members discussed other ways owners can be involved in ending race-day medication use.

 Wednesday, April 11, 2012
2YO Graded Stakes Ban Still Being Pursued

2YO Graded Stakes Ban Still Being Pursued

The American Graded Stakes Committee is taking a more realistic approach to implementing a pilot program to ban race-day medication for juvenile graded stakes. It acknowledges regulatory change will take time.

 Friday, March 02, 2012
Willmott Elected as TOBA Chairman

Willmott Elected as TOBA Chairman

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Aug. 10 announced the election of Peter Willmott as chairman of its board of trustees.

 Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Bunt Joins TOBA as Membership Coordinator

Amy Bunt has been named the membership and education coordinator at the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.

 Thursday, July 28, 2011
Groups React to Breeders' Cup Drug Phase-Out

Groups React to Breeders' Cup Drug Phase-Out

Industry organizations that have weighed in so far are for the most part supportive of the plan by Breeders' Cup to phase out race-day medication use in the World Championships beginning in 2012.

 Friday, July 15, 2011
Leffel Joins TOBA as Membership Manager

Leffel Joins TOBA as Membership Manager

Terry Leffel has been named membership development manager for the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA). One of his responsibilities will be increasing membership.

 Wednesday, July 13, 2011
TOBA's First 50 Years

TOBA's First 50 Years

The national Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association celebrates 50 years of working toward sale integrity, shepherding the graded stakes program, and finding ways to recruit and educate new owners.

 Friday, April 22, 2011

TOBA Latest Group to Support Medication Ban

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association said April 14 it supports the recent proposal by the Association of Racing Commissioners International to develop a plan to eliminate the use of race-day medication.

 Thursday, April 14, 2011

TOBA to Host Members Open House

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) will host a members open house Saturday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Keene Place located on the grounds of Keeneland.

 Tuesday, April 05, 2011

TOBA Re-elects Reynolds Bell Jr. as Chairman

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Aug. 4 the re-election of Reynolds Bell Jr. as chairman of its Board of Trustees.

 Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Study Looks at Number of 'DNFs' by Surface

Study Looks at Number of 'DNFs' by Surface

A study performed by Equibase at the request of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association indicates the percentage of "career-ending did-not-finish" incidents was about twice as high on dirt than on synthetics in 2009.

 Tuesday, June 29, 2010
TOBA Dinner to be Held at Keeneland

TOBA Dinner to be Held at Keeneland

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced that the 25th Annual TOBA National Awards Dinner will be held at Keeneland September 10.

 Tuesday, May 11, 2010

TVG Named TV Partner of 2010 Claiming Crown

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and the National Horseman's Benevolent and Protective Association announced that TVG will be the official television partner of the 2010 Claiming Crown at Canterbury Park.

 Saturday, March 20, 2010

Moelis to Retire as President of TCA

Herb Moelis, the president and founder of Thoroughbred Charities of America has announced his intention to retire as president effective June 30.

 Thursday, February 11, 2010

TOBA Adds EquStem as Marketing Partner

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Jan. 20 that EquStem has become an official marketing partner of the company.

 Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Guild, TOBA Still Working on Jockey Ads

Guild, TOBA Still Working on Jockey Ads

Although the first Triple Crown race is still six months away, negotiations continue to try to reach agreement on how to handle revenue from advertising on apparel worn by jockeys in the three races.

 Wednesday, December 02, 2009

TOBA Awards: Augustin, Juddmonte Big Winners

George Strawbridge Jr.'s Augustin Stable and Khalid Abdullah's Juddmonte Farms were the big winners at the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association National Awards Dinner Sept. 11, taking home the National Owner of the Year and National Breeder of the Year awards, respectively, at B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farm near Lexington.

 Saturday, September 12, 2009

New BH DVD: Conformation for Performance

Novice and experienced horsemen alike can now gain invaluable insight into how the experts judge a young horse's athletic potential with the release of Conformation for Performance. The DVD is an hour-long, step-by-step guide for assessing conformation.

 Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Bell Will Again Serve as Chairman of TOBA

Reynolds Bell Jr. was re-elected chairman of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, while Terry Finley joins the board of trustees to serve a three-year term.

 Wednesday, August 12, 2009
NetJets to Sponsor Annual TOBA Awards Dinner

NetJets to Sponsor Annual TOBA Awards Dinner

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Aug. 3 that NetJets will be the presenting sponsor of the 2009 TOBA National Awards Dinner to be held Sept. 11 at Spendthrift Farm near Lexington.

 Monday, August 03, 2009

Owners Want Input in Sponsorship Deals

Some owners who had horses in the grade I Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands are questioning the manner in which a corporate sponsorship tied to charitable causes was handled, but the Jockeys' Guild said the parties followed proper procedure.

 Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Spendthrift Farm to Host TOBA Dinner

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Feb. 27 its 2009 National Awards Dinner will be held at B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farm Sept. 11.

 Friday, February 27, 2009
Industry Awaits Betfair Plans for TVG

Industry Awaits Betfair Plans for TVG

British-based Betfair Group, which announced Jan. 27 it had completed its acquisition of TV Games Network from Macrovision for $50 million in cash consideration, is hopeful its new holding helps it make inroads in the United States market, which it has courted for years.

 Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Graded Stakes Tied to Adoption of Rules

Eligibility to host graded stakes is now tied to adoption of regulations for anabolic steroids and toe grabs, the American Graded Stakes Committee announced Aug. 8.

 Friday, August 08, 2008

Van Clief New Sales Integrity Chairman

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced July 18 the appointment of D.G. Van Clief, Jr. as the chairman of the Sales Integrity Program Monitoring Committee.

 Friday, July 18, 2008
TOBA Panel Targeting Adoption of Rules

TOBA Panel Targeting Adoption of Rules

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association is hoping its network of members in various states is effective at lobbying regulators to adopt recommendations for rules in the area of equine health and safety.

 Monday, July 07, 2008
TOBA to Webcast New Owner Seminar

TOBA to Webcast New Owner Seminar

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced April 8 it will Webcast its New Owner Seminar held Feb. 22 in Hallandale Beach, Fla.

 Tuesday, April 08, 2008
TOBA Awards Dinner Location Announced

TOBA Awards Dinner Location Announced

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced March 27 its 2008 National Awards Dinner will be held at the Lexington Convention Center in Lexington Sept. 6.

 Thursday, March 27, 2008

Practice of Undisclosed Commissions Declines; Debate Rages On

Questionable Thoroughbred industry sales practices that have been forced into the spotlight by lawsuits and legislation are apparently on the decline.

 Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Youbet.Com To Be Presenting Sponsor of TOBA Awards Banquet

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced that Youbet.com will be the presenting sponsor of the 2007 TOBA National Awards Dinner scheduled for Sept. 8 at Hill 'n' Dale Farms near Lexington. This marks the second consecutive year that Youbet.com has been the presenting sponsor of the event.

 Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Aretha Franklin to Headline TOBA National Awards Dinner

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced that Aretha Franklin will headline their National Awards Dinner Sept. 8 at John G. Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale Farms.

 Monday, May 21, 2007

TOBA Partners With National City

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Feb. 14 that National City Bank has become an official marketing partner of its organization and will now have the opportunity to provide equine financial expertise to both existing and new TOBA members.

 Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Yaw Named TOBA Membership/Education Coordinator

Allison Yaw has been named as the membership and education coordinator at the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association. She will be responsible for coordinating the association's seminars and clinics, and assisting with membership development and various TOBA programs.

 Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Call for Less 'Disconnection' Among Industry Leaders

Charismatic racing owner and airline boss V.J. Mallya called for greater integration and harmony and less "disconnection" among industry stakeholders at the 31st Asian Racing Conference in Dubai Jan. 25.

 Thursday, January 25, 2007

2007 TOBA Awards Dinner to be Held at Hill 'n' Dale

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Jan. 4 its 2007 National Awards Dinner will be held at John G. Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale Farms near Lexington Saturday, Sept. 8, marking the first time that the event will be held on a Saturday.

 Thursday, January 04, 2007

Breeders' Cup Launches 'Win and You're In' Series

Breeders' Cup and some of the top racetracks in the country have repackaged major stakes for 2007 in the hope of promoting the World Championships. The scheme includes guaranteed berths in the Breeders' Cup for horses that win stakes on six big-event days in the summer and early fall.

 Tuesday, October 31, 2006

TOBA Honors the Race Track Chaplaincy of America with Industry Service Award

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) announced the Race Track Chaplaincy of America (RTCA) is the recipient of the 2006 Industry Service Award. The award will be presented at the TOBA National Awards Dinner Sept. 8 at Vinery in Lexington.

 Friday, September 08, 2006

McKee Joins TOBA Staff

Katherine McKee has been named communications coordinator at the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.

 Monday, July 17, 2006

Halliwell Joins TOBA as Director of Marketing and Communications

Erin Halliwell has been named director of marketing and communications for the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA).

 Thursday, April 06, 2006

TOBA Schedules Auction Seminar for Sept. 16

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will conduct an auction seminar at Keeneland Sept. 16, a dark day for the September yearling sale.

 Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Buckwheat Zydeco to Headline TOBA National Awards Dinner

Musical act Buckwheat Zydeco will headline the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association National Awards Dinner set for Sept. 9 at the Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington.

 Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Casner to Take Over as Chairman of TOBA

Bill Casner of WinStar Farm has been elected chairman of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, replacing Cobra Farm's Gary Biszantz, who was first elected to a one-year term in 2001 and re-elected three successive years.

 Thursday, August 11, 2005

Sales Integrity Program Committee Addresses Concerns Over Surgery Disclosure

The monitoring committee for the Sales Integrity Program is taking action to address some consignors' concerns about how the Thoroughbred auction industry will handle the disclosure of invasive joint surgeries and other procedures designed to permanently change a horse's conformation.

 Monday, August 01, 2005
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