October 29, 2009
Oak Tree receives Alliance accreditation
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October 29, 2009
NTRA Presenting "Breeders' Cup Pick 'Em Challenge"; Winner to receive four tickets to 2010 Breeders' Cup
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October 27, 2009
Guidelines for 2009 Media Eclipse Awards are announced
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) today released the guidelines for the 2009 Media Eclipse Awards. The awards are presented by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), Daily Racing Form and the National Turf Writers Association for outstanding achievement in the coverage of Thoroughbred racing. Eclipse trophies will be presented to the award winners at the 39th annual Eclipse Awards Dinner on January 18, 2010 at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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October 07, 2009
Louisville Golf Tournament raises $49,000 for NTRA Charities
The ninth annual NTRA Charities & Kentucky Derby Museum Charity Golf Classic was held at the famed Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., on Monday, October 5. Net proceeds from the event will benefit NTRA Charities and the Kentucky Derby Museum Klein Family Learning Center.
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October 01, 2009
Independent monitor to issue report on Safety Alliance
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September 28, 2009
Del Mar receives Alliance accreditation
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September 26, 2009
Turfway Park receives accreditation by NTRA Safety Alliance
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September 25, 2009
Calder accredited by Safety Alliance
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced that Calder Race Course in Miami Gardens, Fla., has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility.
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September 25, 2009
Marzelli to retire, Gagliano named new President of The Jockey Club
Alan Marzelli, the president and chief operating officer of The Jockey
Club, will retire from that position at the end of the year, it was
announced today by Ogden Mills Phipps, chairman of The Jockey Club.
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September 18, 2009
Speakers Set For NTRA Annual Meeting And Marketing Summit September 28-29 In Las Vegas
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September 17, 2009
The Jockey Club releases 2008 breeding statistics
The Jockey Club today reported that 3,439 stallions covered 56,901 mares in North America during 2008, according to statistics compiled through Sept. 9, 2009. These matings have resulted in 31,727 live foals of 2009 being reported to The Jockey Club on Live Foal Reports received as of Sept. 9, 2009.
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September 05, 2009
Disney needs extras for "Secretariat"
The upcoming Walt Disney Pictures’ movie “Secretariat” is seeking extras for filming in the Lexington and Louisville areas.
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September 03, 2009
Injured Jockey Michael Straight To Be Honored Saturday, Jockeys Nationally Asked To Donate One Mount Fee To Medical Fees
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September 02, 2009
West Point Thoroughbreds Stakes Horses Running In Support Of NTRA Safety And Integrity Alliance This Weekend
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September 02, 2009
Golf Tournament To Benefit NTRA Charities And Kentucky Derby Museum Klein Family Learning Center Set For October 5 In Louisville
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August 21, 2009
Saratoga Race Course receives accreditation following review by NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance inspection team
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced that Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility. Saratoga is the eighth racing facility to be so designated by the Alliance. Churchill Downs and Keeneland were accredited in April; Belmont Park received accreditation in May; Delaware Park and Hollywood Park were accredited in June; Monmouth Park was accredited in July; and Arlington Park received accreditation earlier this month. Pimlico Race Course was granted provisional accreditation in May.
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August 20, 2009
AAEP makes $15,000 contribution to NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance has received a contribution of $15,000 from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).
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August 20, 2009
NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance announces formation of subcommittee on aftercare
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance has formed a special subcommittee focusing on aftercare of retired Thoroughbreds. The goal of the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance Subcommittee on Aftercare is to work towards a national solution to issues surrounding retired Thoroughbred racehorses, including enhancement of aftercare funding and improvement of compliance and best-practice standards for racetracks and other industry participants.
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August 14, 2009
The Jockey Club 2009 foal projections amended
The Jockey Club announced today that it is projecting a 2010 North American registered Thoroughbred foal crop of 30,000. In addition, The Jockey Club has revised its original estimate of registered foals for 2009 from 35,400 to 34,000.
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August 11, 2009
Sanan joins NTRA Board of Directors
Satish Sanan, prominent Thoroughbred owner and breeder, was appointed to the NTRA Board to represent Breeders’ Cup. Ltd., effective as of the next NTRA Board of Directors meeting in September in Florence, Ky. Sanan replaces G. Watts Humphrey.
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August 11, 2009
Labor Day weekend to serve as national fundraising days for the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Saturday, September 5, Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7 have been designated as national fundraising days for the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance. The Alliance, formed last October with the goal of establishing national uniform standards in the areas of safety and integrity, includes 55 racetracks in North America and every major national horsemen’s organization.
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August 07, 2009
Statement from NTRA President and CEO Alex Waldrop on New Senate I-gaming Legislation
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) issued the following statement on the Internet Poker and Games of Skill Regulation, Protection and Enforcement Act (S.1597) that was introduced yesterday in the United States Senate by Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ).
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August 06, 2009
Monmouth Park to host $100,000 Super Qualifier for 2010 DRF/NTRA National Handicapping Championship
Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J., will host a special handicapping tournament for NHC Tour members on Saturday, August 29, that will offer six qualifying berths to the $1 million DRF/NTRA National Handicapping Championship to be held January 29-30, 2010, at Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas.
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August 06, 2009
Producers of upcoming Disney movie actively seeking horses for title role of "Secretariat"
In preparation for the shooting later this year of the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures' movie "Secretariat", Mayhem Pictures, the producers of the film, will conduct an open, online "casting call" for horses to portray the legendary 1973 Triple Crown winner.
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August 04, 2009
Arlington Park receives accreditation following review by NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance inspection team
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced that Arlington Park in Arlington Heights, ILL., has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility. Arlington Park is the seventh racing facility to be so designated by the Alliance.
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