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New California Horsemen's Group Moving Ahead

The Thoroughbred Owners of California isn't talking, but a spokesman for a recently formed rival horseman's group wants to make sure the state's owner representative knows the new organization means business.

 Thursday, March 31, 2011
Santa Anita Allocated Fall Race Dates by CHRB

Santa Anita Allocated Fall Race Dates by CHRB

The California Horse Racing Board allocated Santa Anita Park the fall racing dates previously operated by the Oak Tree Racing Association at its meeting Feb. 17.

 Thursday, February 17, 2011

Aaron Vercruysse Added as TOC Consultant

Aaron Vercruysse has been retained by the Thoroughbred Owners of California to assist in the development and execution of initiatives dealing with wagering and purse improvements, the organization announced Nov. 30.

 Wednesday, December 01, 2010

2011 Oak Tree Race Dates Remain Undecided

A decision on what to do with autumn race dates traditionally held by the Oak Tree Racing Association was put off by the California Horse Racing Board until a meeting next month.

 Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Jamgotchian Turns to Court in TOC Dispute

Horse owner Jerry Jamgotchian filed a court petition Oct. 7 seeking to force the Thoroughbred Owners of California to turn over the email addresses of its 9,512 members to him.

 Thursday, October 07, 2010
Brackpool Featured Speaker at CTBA Seminar

Brackpool Featured Speaker at CTBA Seminar

Keith Brackpool, chairman of the California Horse Racing Board, will be the featured speaker at the Harris Ranch Seminar, which returns this year from a one-year hiatus with the theme, "Marketing the Thoroughbred."

 Thursday, September 23, 2010
CHRB Frustrated Again by MI Developments

CHRB Frustrated Again by MI Developments

Thoroughbred racing in California remained uncertain about the future following a state horse racing board meeting July 22 in which major track owner MI Developments refused once again to provide a glimpse of its plans.

 Thursday, July 22, 2010

CHRB Wrestles With Changes to Fair Circuit

Racing at California fairs, long supported as one of the best ways to attract new fans for the sport, is losing out to economic considerations while industry representatives fight to remain viable in the northern half of the state.

 Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Drew Couto Resigns as TOC President

Drew Couto, who helped form the Thoroughbred Owners of California in 1993 and served for the past five years as president, has decided to step down.

 Thursday, June 25, 2009
Hearing: Divide on Florida Sales Rules

Hearing: Divide on Florida Sales Rules

It is clear following an April 7 public forum in Florida that published rules concerning horse sales in the state did little to quiet those on opposite sides of the arguments over disclosure and transparency.

 Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Calif. Owners Could Face Fines When Horses Test Positive

Owners -- along with their trainers -- whose horses have repeated medication violations are subject to tough new penalties under changes given final approval by the California Horse Racing Board April 19.

 Tuesday, April 24, 2007