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Please welcome our newest TOBA members!
Stuart Angus, Jr.
Chris Bernhard
Matt Bryan
Andrew Cohen
Bob Edwards
Cassidy Edwards
Samuel Hall, Jr.
Eric Jepson
Hunter Lisle
Lawrence McCreery, Jr.
Bradley Weisbord
As of October 30, 2015
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Thank you to our long-standing members
TOBA recognizes some of its loyal members who have been with the association for 20 years!
Perry Bolton
Kevin Lavin
David Melin
John Spohler
Cortright Wetherill, Jr.
Check back in next month’s eNewsletter for more 20-year members.
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These are just some of TOBA’s membership benefits that all members can enjoy:
Annual Blood-Horse subscription
Free admission to most North American racetracks
Discounts on TOBA’s educational seminars
Check out all of our membership benefits.
Refer a member today and receive a special gift and discount on your membership!
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Continue your education
with TOBA’s Ownership Seminar videos
Experts from all aspects of the Thoroughbred industry discuss how to build a racing stable, the owner and trainer relationship, common veterinary concerns, accounting and insurance issues, understanding racing partnerships, Thoroughbred retirement and much more.
Purchase your videos today!
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| Welcome to our monthly eNewsletter featuring our TOBA Member of the Month. Each month, we profile a TOBA member, describe their involvement in the Thoroughbred industry and explain how TOBA has assisted them along the way. |
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Member of the Month
Bruce Lunsford
Bruce Lunsford is a Kentuckian to the core. Having served as state commerce secretary and as an integral member of several Kentucky businesses, Lunsford has since turned to the Bluegrass State’s equine pastime as both an owner and breeder.
Read more.
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Claiming Crown
Nomination Deadline: November 8
The nomination deadline for the $1.1 million Claiming Crown is November 8. Nominations are $100 and can be sent to Michael Costanzo at Gulfstream Park (954-457-6357).
The Claiming Crown will be held on Saturday, December 5 at Gulfstream Park. Visit www.claimingcrown.com for more information.
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Seminars and Clinics
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Pedigree and Conformation Clinic at Millennium Farms
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TOBA’s seminars and clinics have concluded for this year. The 2016 seminar and clinic schedule will be available soon.
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New Membership Benefit
We’re excited to announce that TOBA members will receive complimentary issues of
The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care magazine as a new membership benefit.
The Horse is essential reading for horse owners and care-takers. Written for hands-on owners and managers and overseen by a board of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, this monthly publication provides current, understandable, and practical information on equine health, care, management and welfare.
Learn more about
The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care at
www.TheHorse.com. TOBA members with addresses outside of the United States will receive a digital version of
The Horse. Domestic members will receive printed issues in the mail.
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Student Membership
Spread the word about TOBA’s student membership! For only $75 per year, students get to take advantage of all of TOBA’s membership benefits.
Learn more.
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Congrats Corner
Congratulations to the following TOBA members who own or bred a 2015 Breeders’ Cup Championships winner!
Liam’s Map, winner of the Dirt Mile for co-owners Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Viola and Terry Finley.
Stopchargingmaria, winner of the Distaff for owner Louise Courtelis and co-breeders Harvey Clarke and Fred Seitz.
Mongolian Saturday, winner of the Turf Sprint for breeder Nancy Polk.
Wavell Avenue,
winner of the Filly and Mare Sprint for co-owner Mike Caruso.
Stephanie’s Kitten, winner of the Filly and Mare Turf for owner/breeder Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey.
Tepin, winner of the Mile for owner Robert Masterson and breeders Carrie and Craig Brogden.
Found, winner of the Turf for owners Michael Tabor, Mrs. John Magnier and Derrick Smith.
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2016 Trips Announced
May 22-29: Baden Baden, Germany
Our first trip to this old-world spa town and Germany’s best racing venue. Two days’ racing; one in a luxury salon, the other in front-row boxes. Meet German racing people at a farm visit and breeze-up sale. Europe’s most beautiful casino and “the cure” in traditional spa surroundings. A river cruise and visit to Heidelberg. The world-renowned Brenners Park Hotel.
June 2-9: England
The Derby at Epsom and an extensive experience of Newmarket. The most famous and influential classic race of all, plus a day at beautiful Goodwood and evening racing at Windsor. Training, farms, the Jockey Club, the racing museum, and more in Newmarket. Sightseeing and a Thames River cruise in Windsor. The Oakley Court Hotel in Windsor, the Bedford Lodge in Newmarket.
August 8-15: Deauville, France
A week in the Saratoga/Del Mar/Kentucky of France. Everything in one place at our favorite racing destination in the world. Action at the main course (featuring the Jacques le Marois, the season’s biggest race) and also at colorful laid-back Clairefontaine. Farm and training visits leading up to France’s premier yearling sale. A full day’s excursion to the D-Day landing beaches. The elegant Royal Hotel.
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DRF SirePowered Results has expanded, combining race results and sire lines so you can instantly follow Thoroughbred stallions and their racing offspring in real-time, in 25 countries around the world.
Personalize settings by name of the runner or sire, track, date, class of race, region, distance, racing surface or age. SirePowered Results now includes racing results from the U.S., Canada, England, Ireland, France, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. Try it today at www.drf.com/breeder-results/
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Top Owners and Breeders
Congratulations to the following top owners and breeders by race earnings in the United States! Bolded and italicized names depict TOBA members.
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1. Zayat Stables, LLC
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Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey
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Godolphin Racing, LLC
4. Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc.
5. Reddam Racing LLC
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Klaravich Stables, Inc. & William H. Lawrence
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John C. Oxley
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Stonestreet Stables, LLC
9. David Jacobson
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Michael Tabor, Mrs. John Magnier and Derrick Smith
Click here for complete stats, compliments of Equibase.com.
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1.
Darley
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Adena Springs
3.
Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey
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WinStar Farm, LLC
5. Zayat Stables, LLC
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Brereton C. Jones
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Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings, LLC
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Charles Fipke
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Spendthrift Farm, LLC
10. Eugene Melnyk
Click here for complete stats on the top breeders, compliments of Equineline.com.
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**The above lists were last updated on 11/2/15.
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Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau Integrity Hotline
Help protect our sport’s integrity. Anonymously contact the TRPB’s Integrity Hotline
at 1-866-TIP-TRPB.
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Thank you for your continued membership in TOBA. Your membership ensures the voices of owners and breeders are heard!
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