b'PRESIDENTS MESSAGEO n behalf of the board of trustees andboth owners and breeders needs to be a top priority for the members of the Thoroughbred Owners andentire industry, as well as enhancing the entertainment value Breeders Association, welcome to the 36thof the sport for both owners and the fanbase, all the while TOBA National Awards Dinner. We are bothprotecting the health of the horse.honored and humbled to host our marquee eventTOBA has dedicated its resources to the overall at Hill n Dale at Xalapa, a breathtaking farmbetterment of Thoroughbred racing and breeding.The steeped in tradition in the heart of the Bluegrass. winners of the 2021 TOBA national and state awards have We are extremely grateful to present the awardsinspired our entire industry with their commitment to Dan Metzger dinner live this year after a one-year hiatus due tothe horse and the excellence of their racing and breeding the health pandemic. Its been a challenging year, but alsoprograms.TOBA members have entrusted us with the rewarding to witness the dedication of everyone involvedresponsibility of advocating their interests in improving the in the sport of Thoroughbred racing.Tonights winners areeconomics, integrity and pleasure of the sport on behalf of to be congratulated for their remarkable achievements andThoroughbred owners and breeders.Through our programs, commitment to improving the breed.They represent a wideincluding the American Graded Stakes Committee, and diverse constituency throughout the United States andClaiming Crown, Ownership Seminars and Breeding Canada and deserve all the accolades they have received.Clinics, OwnerView.com and Thoroughbred Charities of Thoroughbred racing has undergone incredible changesAmerica, as well as our representation on important national in the last decade and the daunting challenges to improveand international organizations and committees, TOBA is the economics of the sport for owners and breeders remain. determined to remain a passionate proponent of owners and The declining foal crop is an issue that must be addressedbreeders rights.collectively by all stakeholders, as a continuing decrease inWe wish to thank TOBA members for their support and to the product will have a devastating impact on every aspectall of tonights sponsors and patrons for making the National of the industry. An improvement in the financial returns forAwards Dinner possible.Youour SouY r Source -rce -No Matter the Seasonfor Pedigrees, Portfolio Service, Mare produce records, Race records, Sire reports, Nicking reports, Pedigree Binder, Farm & Trainer programsThe Jockey Club Information Systems, Inc. 821 Corporate Drive | Lexington, KY 40503 800.333.1778 or 859.224.2800 YOUR PEDIGREE SOURCE6 TOBA NATIONAL AWARDS DINNER/2021'