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Powell to Leave RCI for Post at Youbet.com

Lonny Powell, president of the Association of Racing Commissioners International, will leave the post Feb. 1, 2005, to take a job with Youbet.com as vice president of public affairs. He also will oversee the online wagering company's activities in the central region of the United States.

 Thursday, December 09, 2004

Foley Elected President of Blue Grass Farms Chaplaincy

David L. Foley, executive director of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, was elected president of Blue Grass Farms Chaplaincy.

 Thursday, May 27, 2004

Taylor Powell, Former Jockey and Guild Manager, Dies

Taylor Powell, a former jockey and Jockeys' Guild manager whose son Lonny is president of the Association of Racing Commissioners International, died April 10.

 Monday, April 12, 2004

Taylor Powell, Former Jockey and Guild Manager, Dies

Taylor Powell, a former jockey and Jockeys' Guild manager whose son Lonnie owns Katalpa Farm near Paris, Ky., died April 10.

 Monday, April 12, 2004

2002 Abortions Termed 'Fall Fetal Loss Syndrome'

The results of a survey conducted by the Gluck Equine Research Center showed that a small number of Central Kentucky farms experienced an unusual increase in what is being termed fall fetal loss syndrome (FFLS) during the latter part of 2002.

 Sunday, February 09, 2003

Model Rule Could Help Breeders' Cup and Derby Future Wagers

The Association of Racing Commissioners International has developed a model rule that could make a proposed Breeders' Cup future wager an annual event and expand early wagering on the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).

 Thursday, January 10, 2002

NTRA to Conduct Further Consumer Research

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Friday announced plans to launch new consumer research to measure attitudes toward horseracing, with a goal of identifying the most effective advertising message that will help turn casual fans into more frequent racegoers.

 Friday, November 02, 2001

Jockey Jim Powell Found Dead

Jim Powell, who won eight riding titles at Turf Paradise, was found dead March 13.

 Friday, March 16, 2001

Magna President Resigns; Stronach Takes the Helm

Mark Feldman, Magna Entertainment's president and chief executive officer of 4 1/2 months, has resigned. MEC is consolidating its operations in Toronto and Feldman did not want to leave his home in California, the company has announced. Frank Stronach, MEC's founder and chairman, will serve as interim president and CEO.

 Tuesday, December 12, 2000

Powell Resigns Magna, Santa Anita Posts

Magna Entertainment Corp. (MEC) announced Friday that Lonny Powell, vice president of racing operations for the company and president and chief executive officer of Santa Anita Race Track, has resigned those positions but will remain with the company as a chief advisor.

 Friday, October 06, 2000