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Wing Named to NYRA Media Relations Position

The New York Racing Association, Inc. has named Eric Wing to the position of director of communications and media relations.

 Friday, April 19, 2013
NTRA Expands Media Efforts; Hires VP

NTRA Expands Media Efforts; Hires VP

As part of an expansion of its publicity efforts, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association has hired Stephen B. Panus to serve as vice president of communication.

 Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Randy Moss to Host NTRA Derby Webcast

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association's website, NTRA.com, will present a special edition of its NTRA Live! Webcast series April 23 at 5:00 p.m. (ET).

 Thursday, April 21, 2011
Moss to Analyze Breeders' Cup on Webcast

Moss to Analyze Breeders' Cup on Webcast

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association's website, NTRA.com, will present a free webcast on Saturday, Oct. 30, in which ESPN/ABC analyst Randy Moss will preview all 14 Breeders' Cup World Championships.

 Monday, October 25, 2010

Agenda Set for Safety and Integrity Seminar

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance Professional Education Seminar will be held Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Keeneland.

 Thursday, September 23, 2010

Roster, Agenda Set for NTRA Meeting, Summit

Marketing and promotions, legislative advocacy, NTRA Advantage purchasing program, and the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance are among the topics at this year's National Thoroughbred Racing Association�fs Annual Meeting and Marketing Summit.

 Friday, September 18, 2009
TPA Honors Jones With Special Award

TPA Honors Jones With Special Award

The Turf Publicists of America announced Nov. 12 that Larry Jones, trainer of the 3-year-old fillies Proud Spell and Eight Belles, has been chosen as the 2008 winner of the organization's Big Sport of Turfdom award.

 Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Eric Wing Elected President of Turf Publicists

Eric Wing, senior director of media relations for the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, has been elected president of the Turf Publicists of America for 2007.

 Wednesday, December 06, 2006

TPA Elects Officers for 2007

The Turf Publicists of America have elected their slate of officers for 2007, president John Lee announced Dec. 6 at the organization's annual Mark Kaufman Workshop during the University of Arizona's Symposium on Racing & Gaming.

 Wednesday, December 06, 2006

John Lee Elected President of Turf Publicists

John Lee, director of broadcasting for the New York Racing Association, was elected president of the Turf Publicists of America, which announced its slate of officers during the Racing Industry Symposium at the University of Arizona Dec. 8.

 Thursday, December 09, 2004

Smarty Jones, Merchandise Very Hot Commodities

Smarty Jones and just about anyone or anything connected to him have proven hot commodities in anticipation of a Visa Triple Crown Challenge bid June 5 at Belmont Park.

 Friday, May 28, 2004

Turf Publicists Of America Elects Officers For 2004

The Turf Publicists of America (TPA) elected its slate of officers for 2004 following its annual held during the Racing Industry Symposium at the University of Arizona.

 Wednesday, December 10, 2003

Livingston's Eclipse Award Lifted at Dinner

Barbara Livingston, recipient of the 2001 Eclipse Award for photography, had her statuette stolen at the award ceremony Feb. 18. The Eclipse Award dinner was held at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla.

 Friday, February 22, 2002

Belmont Wagers Produce $62,000 for Charity

New York sports radio personality Mike Francesa made $50,000 in wagers on the Belmont Stakes to benefit the Imus Ranch, and his earnings for the race totaled $62,782.25.

 Sunday, June 10, 2001

NTRA Reaches Out to Mainstream Media

About 400 newspapers in major markets or horse racing markets have received a CD-ROM from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association to facilitate coverage of Thoroughbred racing. The disk contains photographs of owners, trainers, jockeys, and horses, as well as logos and graphics. The package is similar to those produced by other sports leagues.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2001