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Agenda Set for NTRA Alliance Seminar

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Oct. 4 announced the agenda for the second annual NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance Professional Education Seminar to be held Oct. 18-19 at Keeneland in Lexington.

 Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Churchill Night Racing to Benefit Charities

Churchill Night Racing to Benefit Charities

The Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation has unveiled 'Pony Up For Charity,' a new charitable initiative which will be offered at the next three "Downs After Dark" night racing events at the flagship track.

 Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Koenig Loignon to Handle CDI Communications

Julie Koenig Loignon is returning as vice president of corporate communications for Churchill Downs Inc.

 Thursday, November 11, 2010
Harris to Direct Churchill Downs Foundation

Harris to Direct Churchill Downs Foundation

Churchill Downs Incorporated announced Oct. 18 that Liz Harris will become vice president and executive director of the Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation, effective Oct. 25.

 Monday, October 18, 2010
Churchill Downs Unveils 2010 Music Festival

Churchill Downs Unveils 2010 Music Festival

Churchill Downs Entertainment Group announced Nov. 30 that Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville will host a three-day summer 2010 music festival that will showcase more than 65 bands, including Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, and the Dave Matthews Band.

 Monday, November 30, 2009

Thoroughbred Charities Awards Grants

Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) has announced grants of $879,547 have been awarded to 86 Thoroughbred industry-related non-profits.

 Friday, July 17, 2009
TCA to Manage Blue Horse Charities

TCA to Manage Blue Horse Charities

Fasig-Tipton has announced the assignment of the day-to-day management of their wholly-owned subsidiary, Blue Horse Charities, to Thoroughbred Charities of America, an affiliate of Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.

 Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Seasons, Art Auction to Benefit TCA

Seasons, Art Auction to Benefit TCA

Thoroughbred Charities of America will conduct its 19th Annual Stallion Season and Art Auction Friday, Dec. 5 at the Keeneland Entertainment Center in Lexington.

 Wednesday, November 19, 2008
TCA to Give $1.59 Million in Grants

TCA to Give $1.59 Million in Grants

The board of directors of the Thoroughbred Charities of America has approved grants totaling $1,592,225 to 147 non-profit organizations in 35 states involved with rescue, research, backstretch education, and therapeutic riding programs.

 Friday, June 27, 2008
TCA Announces Eight Belles Memorial Fund

TCA Announces Eight Belles Memorial Fund

Thoroughbred Charities of America, ("TCA"), has announced the formation of the Eight Belles Memorial Fund. Donations made in Eight Belles honor will go specifically toward retraining of Thoroughbreds for secondary careers and research into catastrophic breakdowns.

 Tuesday, May 13, 2008

TOBA 'Check-Off' Option to Benefit Thoroughbred Charities of America

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will offer a Thoroughbred Charities of America "check-off option" to all renewing and new membership applicants beginning in June.

 Monday, May 15, 2006

TCA Stallion Season Auction Set for December

Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) announced they will hold its Stallion Season Auction Dec. 1, and for the first time, the event will take place at Keeneland Entertainment Center.

 Wednesday, April 26, 2006

TCA Plans Double Saratoga Fund Raiser

The Thoroughbred Charities of America is planning a charity golf tournament Aug. 16 at Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The tournament will follow the same "horse race" format from last year's event.

 Wednesday, July 20, 2005

TCA Stallion Season Auction Grosses $1.86 Million

The Thoroughbred Charities of America's 15th annual gala charity stallion season and art auction Dec. 4 at Herb and Ellen Moelis' CandyLand Farm near Middletown, Del. raised $1.86 million, it was announced Wednesday.

 Wednesday, December 08, 2004

Thoroughbred Charities of America Appoints Executive Director

Thoroughbred Charities of America has appointed Liz Harris of Midway, Ky. as executive director. She has served on the TCA board for eight years.

 Monday, August 02, 2004