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Morris Back to NTRA to Head Group Purchasing

Joe Morris is returning to the National Thoroughbred Racing Association as senior vice president of NTRA Advantage, a position he held about three years ago.

 Thursday, August 05, 2010

NTRA to Unveil Strategic Priorities

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association will discuss its priorities for 2008 during a Dec. 6 presentation at the University of Arizona Symposium on Racing and Gaming in Tucson.

 Tuesday, December 04, 2007

NTRA Fills Two Senior-Level Positions

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has hired Terry McElfresh as senior vice president of NTRA Purchasing, and Vicki Baumgardner as chief financial officer.

 Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Proposal Would Increase NTRA Membership, Dues

Affiliates of the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association are considering a proposal that would allow them to join the National Thoroughbred Racing Association with a lump-sum payment that would increase dues 21% in the first year.

 Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Standardbred Groups Join NTRA Purchasing

The United States Trotting Association and Harness Tracks of America will become partners in NTRA Purchasing, officials announced May 25.

 Wednesday, May 25, 2005

NTRA Sees Hope for Legislative Initiatives

The Thoroughbred industry, bolstered by the efforts of its political action committee, has a decent chance to get key legislation passed in Washington, D.C., officials with the National Thoroughbred Racing Association said.

 Wednesday, May 04, 2005

Van Clief, Other NTRA Officials to Address Farm Managers

National Thoroughbred Racing Association commissioner D.G. Van Clief Jr. will address the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers' Club May 3.

 Thursday, April 28, 2005

NTRA Purchasing, Harness Group Close to Deal

NTRA Purchasing, which has reached out to equine organizations outside the Thoroughbred industry, is close to signing up the United States Trotting Association, which has more than 25,000 individual members and 45 member racetracks.

 Thursday, March 31, 2005

Sign of Growth: NTRA Purchasing Moves to New Office

NTRA Purchasing officially opened its new office in Lexington May 11, a move officials said is a sign of growth for not only the National Thoroughbred Racing Association but the racing and breeding industry at large.

 Tuesday, May 11, 2004

BC Stakes Purse Supplements Tied to Vehicle Sales

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association and Breeders' Cup unveiled a promotion April 21 that offers Breeders' Cup Stakes purse enhancements tied to the sale of Dodge vehicles.

 Wednesday, April 21, 2004

FedEx Joins NTRA Group Purchasing Program


The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) today announced that FedEx has joined the NTRA group purchasing program. The portfolio of FedEx services includes overnight shipping, express and ground package delivery, charter and critical shipments, freight shipping, e-commerce and supply chain management.

 Thursday, January 16, 2003

NTRA to Acquire EquiSource

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is expected this week to fully acquire EquiSource, a corporation that managed group purchasing for the association. Once the deal is closed, a new organization called NTRA Purchasing will be formed.

 Tuesday, January 08, 2002