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National Bus Tour Planned for Horse Racing

America's Best Racing will launch a national bus tour next year in an effort to heighten interest in Thoroughbred racing's biggest days.

 Thursday, November 15, 2012
'Night School' Sets First Town Hall Meeting

'Night School' Sets First Town Hall Meeting

The "Night School" online fan education program will offer its first industry town hall meeting Sept. 11 evening, organizers said.

 Monday, September 10, 2012

'Thoroughbred World' Launched on Facebook

The Jockey Club announced Aug. 16 it has launched "Thoroughbred World," an interactive game in which participants simulate horse breeding and racing.

 Thursday, August 16, 2012

Jockey Club: Marketing Relies on Integrity

The Jockey Club intends to continue with its efforts to market Thoroughbred racing and develop new patrons, but the organization's leader said Aug. 12 those efforts must go hand in hand with medication and penalty reforms.

 Sunday, August 12, 2012

America's Best Racing Launches Second Season

Starting with the Haskell Invitational Handicap, six racing events will be the focus of America's Best Racing's fan development initiative focused on the start of the "Second Season."

 Thursday, July 26, 2012
USADA Head to Address Jockey Club Round Table

USADA Head to Address Jockey Club Round Table

Travis T. Tygart, chief executive officer of the United States Anti-Doping Agency, will deliver the keynote address Aug. 12 at The Jockey Club's 60th Annual Round Table Conference.

 Friday, July 20, 2012
New-Look Televised Racing Series to Begin

New-Look Televised Racing Series to Begin

"The Road to the Kentucky Derby," a four-Saturday package of televised stakes that stemmed from recommendations in the 2011 McKinsey and Company report, will begin March 24 with the Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes (gr. III).

 Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Racing Hopes to Go Viral With Video Series

The Jockey Club and National Thoroughbred Racing Association introduced the first in a series of fun, edgy videos designed to build a social network following for horse racing.

 Friday, March 09, 2012
Timing Boosts Handle, Simulcast Group Told

Timing Boosts Handle, Simulcast Group Told

Without adding to current field size or fan base, racing secretaries can increase pari-mutuel handle immediately by paying more attention to one simple factor: Timing.

 Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Simulcast Conference to Hear VP from TJC

Jason Wilson, vice president-business development for The Jockey Club, will review the recent study conducted by McKinsey & Co. on the Thoroughbred racing industry at the 19th annual International Simulcast Conference.

 Friday, September 16, 2011