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NTRA Sponsor to Help Support State-Bred Championships

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association will soon announce that a high-profile sponsor will kick in funds to supplement purses on state-bred championship days, officials said Feb. 2.

 Tuesday, February 03, 2004

Great State Challenge Could Return ... But Where?

The Great State Challenge will return to the calendar in 2003 if agreements are reached between a host site and horsemen's groups, and if "financial and other adjustments" are made, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association said Feb. 13 after a board of directors meeting in Florida.

 Friday, February 14, 2003

Kentucky Edges Florida in Great State Challenge

It came down to the last race of the Great State Challenge, with Kentucky edging out Florida for bragging rights of the inaugural event held today at Sam Houston Race Park.

 Saturday, December 07, 2002

Team Kentucky Has the Edge in NTRA Challenge

Team Kentucky, with a leading 11 entries in Saturday's $1.65 million NTRA Great State Challenge at Sam Houston Park, is the likely winner of the inaugural six-race series.

 Thursday, December 05, 2002

Florida-Bred Cup Day Planned For Nov. 16

Modeled after other states that have state-bred days, Florida will run six races at Calder Race Course near Miami on Nov. 16, 2002. The program will be called Florida-Bred Cup Day.

 Wednesday, January 16, 2002