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NTRA Elects Dado to Board; Safety Code Update

NTRA board also updates NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance code of standards, which serves as a basis for furture Alliance accreditation. Revisions call for injury review committees and starting gate-removal protocols.

 Friday, May 17, 2013

Maryland Tracks Receive Safety Alliance OK

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced that Laurel Park has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance and that Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore has been re-accredited by the Alliance.

 Friday, April 26, 2013

Finger Lakes Receives Safety Re-Accreditation

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced April 18 that Finger Lakes in Farmington, N.Y., has earned re-accreditation from the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Thursday, April 18, 2013

Safety Alliance to Release Updated Standards

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance will soon release its 2013 code of standards and expects to re-accredit 16 racetracks this year.

 Friday, April 05, 2013

TAA Accepting Accreditation Applications

Thoroughbred aftercare organizations may now apply for The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accreditation. By passing a TTA inspection, a facility will be eligible to receive financial support for their retired Thoroughbreds.

 Tuesday, March 05, 2013

The Jockey Club Makes Amendment to Rule Book

The Jockey Club amended the rule from "Sold Without Pedigree" to "Sold as Retired from Racing" so an owner can retire a Thoroughbred from racing without affecting its breeding privileges.

 Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Sunland Park Re-Accredited by Safety Alliance

Sunland Park Re-Accredited by Safety Alliance

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Feb. 21 that Sunland Park in Sunland Park, N.M., has earned re-accreditation from the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Thursday, February 21, 2013

NYTHA Contributes $10,000 to T-bred Aftercare

The Breeders' Cup announced today that its "Text to Donate" campaign has received a contribution of $10,000 from the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Breeders' Cup Starts Text to Donate Campaign

Breeders' Cup Starts Text to Donate Campaign

In continuing support of a national program for retired racehorses, the Breeders' Cup announced Oct. 23 that it has created a Text to Donate campaign that will allow fans to contribute to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

 Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Farms, Industry Groups to Support Aftercare

Farms, Industry Groups to Support Aftercare

Several industry groups, including 13 prominent breeding farms in Kentucky, have developed plans to provide funds beginning in 2013 to support the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

 Thursday, October 11, 2012
Alliance Eyes Spot Checks After NY Report

Alliance Eyes Spot Checks After NY Report

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance plans to do spot checks to ensure accredited racetracks are adhering to its code of standards, an alliance official said Sept. 29.

 Saturday, September 29, 2012
Fairplex Receives Accreditation from NTRA

Fairplex Receives Accreditation from NTRA

Fairplex Park in Pomona, Calif., has been accredited by the The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility.

 Thursday, September 13, 2012

Canterbury Re-accredited by NTRA

Canterbury Park has earned re-accreditation from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Kentucky Downs Accredited by Safety Alliance

Kentucky Downs in Franklin, Ky., has become the 24th racetrack to be fully accredited by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Thursday, August 09, 2012

Ziegler Named Executive Director of TAA

Mike Ziegler, executive director of the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance, has been named to the same post for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

 Friday, June 01, 2012
Woodbine Re-Accredited by Safety Alliance

Woodbine Re-Accredited by Safety Alliance

Woodbine in Ontario, Canada, has been re-accredited by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance, officials announced April 2.

 Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Gulfstream Park Accredited by Safety Alliance

Gulfstream Park Accredited by Safety Alliance

Gulfstream Park has been fully accredited by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance, officials said March 29.

 Thursday, March 29, 2012

Aftercare Alliance Seeking Survey Responses

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has published a survey and is requesting that it be completed by all facilities in North America that provide aftercare, retraining, or re-homing services for Thoroughbreds.

 Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Jockey Club Sets Up Injury Reporting Website

Jockey Club Sets Up Injury Reporting Website

The Jockey Club announced March 5 that more than a dozen racetracks have committed to publishing their statistics from the Equine Injury Database through a new website set up by the breed registry.

 Monday, March 05, 2012

Roehl and Pittman Join Aftercare Subcommittee

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Feb. 16 that Jan Roehl and Steuart Pittman have joined the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance's subcommittee focusing on aftercare of retired Thoroughbreds.

 Thursday, February 16, 2012
Aqueduct Earns Safety Re-Accreditation

Aqueduct Earns Safety Re-Accreditation

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Dec. 16 that Aqueduct has earned re-accreditation from the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Friday, December 16, 2011
NTRA Safety Alliance Re-Approves Fair Grounds

NTRA Safety Alliance Re-Approves Fair Grounds

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans has earned re-accreditation from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Safety and Integrity Alliance, it was announced Dec. 3.

 Saturday, December 03, 2011
Santa Anita Earns Safety Accreditation

Santa Anita Earns Safety Accreditation

Santa Anita Park in California has been fully accredited by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility.

 Friday, October 28, 2011

'Safety Steward' Position Called Valuable

The NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance considers the presence of a "safety steward" at Southern California a superior best practice, but whether others create such a position depends on financial resources.

 Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Breakdown at Penn National May Lead to Reform

The lack of quick veterinary attention for a filly that suffered a catastrophic breakdown during training at Penn National Sept. 18 could lead to required veterinary care during training hours at racetracks.

 Friday, September 23, 2011
Turfway Earns Re-accreditation From Alliance

Turfway Earns Re-accreditation From Alliance

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Sept. 20 that Turfway Park in Florence, Ky., has earned re-accreditation from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Del Mar Earns Re-Accreditation from Alliance

Del Mar Earns Re-Accreditation from Alliance

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced that Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has earned re-accreditation from the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance. The re-accreditation followed a complete review of the facility.

 Thursday, September 01, 2011

NTRA Alliance Education Seminar Scheduled

The NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance will host its second annual NTRA Professional Education Seminar -- Presented by Pfizer Animal Health and Keeneland on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 18-19 at Keeneland in Lexingto.

 Thursday, September 01, 2011
Belmont Re-Accredited on Safety, Integrity

Belmont Re-Accredited on Safety, Integrity

Belmont Park has become the sixth racetrack to earn re-accreditation from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Monday, July 25, 2011
Arlington Re-Accredited on Safety, Integrity

Arlington Re-Accredited on Safety, Integrity

Arlington Park has become the fourth racetrack to earn re-accreditation from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Friday, July 08, 2011
Nobert Joins NTRA Aftercare Subcommittee

Nobert Joins NTRA Aftercare Subcommittee

Karl M. Nobert has joined the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance's subcommittee focusing on aftercare of retired Thoroughbreds, the NTRA announced June 3.

 Friday, June 03, 2011
Pimlico Reaccredited by NTRA Safety Alliance

Pimlico Reaccredited by NTRA Safety Alliance

Pimlico Race Course, which will host the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 21, has been reaccredited by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Finger Lakes Accredited By NTRA Alliance

Finger Lakes Accredited By NTRA Alliance

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced April 12 that Finger Lakes Casino and Racetrack in Farmington, N.Y., has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Safety Alliance Updates Code of Standards

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance has updated its code of standards to add more protocol for jockey health and safety and prevention and reporting of equine injuries.

 Thursday, March 03, 2011

New Safety and Integrity Alliance Sponsorship

The NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance has announced a sponsorship agreement with Flair LLC, maker of FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips.

 Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Safety Alliance Participation Falling Short

Safety Alliance Participation Falling Short

When it is released in early January 2011, the second report from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance independent monitor may have this message: Not good enough.

 Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Sunland Park Receives Full Accreditation

Sunland Park Receives Full Accreditation

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has announced that Sunland Park in Sunland Park, New Mexico has received full accreditation by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Wednesday, December 08, 2010

Panel Discussion Set on Aftercare of Horses

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance has announced it will hold an NTRA Professional Education Seminar at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington on Oct. 19.

 Friday, September 10, 2010
Canterbury Accredited by NTRA Safety Alliance

Canterbury Accredited by NTRA Safety Alliance

The NTRA announced July 21 that Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minn., has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility.

 Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Sunland Park Rule Changes Approved

Sunland Park Rule Changes Approved

On May 19, the New Mexico Racing Commission approved several key rule changes that were advocated by Sunland Park for its accreditation application to the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance

 Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Welfare and Safety Summit Announces Agenda

Welfare and Safety Summit Announces Agenda

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation's summit to be held at the Keeneland sale pavilion June 28-29; will be streamed live on Keeneland's website.

 Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Sunland Receives Provisional Accreditation

Once all standards have been satisfied, Sunland Park may be awarded full Alliance accreditation from the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Thursday, May 13, 2010
Pimlico Earns Full Safety Accreditation

Pimlico Earns Full Safety Accreditation

All three Triple Crown host racetracks are now fully accredited by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Monday, May 10, 2010
Woodbine Receives NTRA Accreditation

Woodbine Receives NTRA Accreditation

The NTRA announced March 29 that Woodbine Racetrack has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance. The Ontario, Canada track received 'best practice' ratings in several areas.

 Monday, March 29, 2010
Safety Alliance Releases Updated Standards

Safety Alliance Releases Updated Standards

As expected, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance has updated its code of standards to include wagering security measures.

 Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Golden Gate Fully Accredited by Alliance

Golden Gate Fully Accredited by Alliance

Golden Gate Fields in Northern California is the 15th racetrack to be fully accredited by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Friday, February 19, 2010
Aqueduct Fully Accredited by Safety Alliance

Aqueduct Fully Accredited by Safety Alliance

Aqueduct will reopen Dec. 26 after the Christmas break with full accreditation from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance in hand.

 Tuesday, December 22, 2009
NTRA Safety Alliance Accredits Fair Grounds

NTRA Safety Alliance Accredits Fair Grounds

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility.

 Thursday, December 17, 2009
NTRA Prepares Expanded Code for Alliance

NTRA Prepares Expanded Code for Alliance

An expanded code of standards for the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance should be ready for review and a vote by the NTRA board of directors in March 2010.

 Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Jockeys' Guild Assembly in Arizona Dec. 7-8

Jockeys' Guild Assembly in Arizona Dec. 7-8

The Jockeys' Guild will conduct its annual Assembly Dec. 7-8 at the Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson, Arizona. The meeting is being held in conjunction with the University of Arizona's 2009 Symposium on Racing and Gaming.

 Friday, December 04, 2009
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