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Claiborne Farm
Known as the Birthplace of Champions, Claiborne Farm is responsible for an unprecedented amount of accomplishments. From breed-shaping stallions to Kentucky Derby winners who took their first steps on our soil, quality and consistency is a tradition they have held for over 100 years. The numbers speak for themselves.
For over a century, the masters of Claiborne Farm have faced many changes in the industry, but have succeeded while adhering to the best principles of stewardship of the land, the horses, and the sport of Thoroughbred racing. The longest period of leadership in Claiborne Farm’s history is that of Seth Hancock. Seth was given the daunting task of taking control of not only Claiborne’s farm management, but shouldering the legacy of a legendary businessman and horseman, when his father Bull Hancock died in 1972. In 2015, Seth “Walker” Hancock, Jr. became the fourth in a line of Hancock men who have guided and nurtured a major agricultural pursuit with steadfast integrity and dedication for what is good for the horse.
Click Here to read more about the history of Claiborne Farm in an article, titled “The Claiborne Century”, that was published in the June 5, 2010 issue of The Blood-Horse.
Peak Biologics
Peak Biologics is an authorized distributor of the AniCell Biotech complete product line of cellular and acellular bioscaffolds designed for management of fractured bones, damaged ligaments, torn tendons, joint and cartilage damage, eye injuries, superficial wounds, burns, and puncture wounds. The AniCell products are a line of regenerative, wound-care products derived from amnion and amniotic fluid and tissue.
BloodHorse
BloodHorse is co-owned by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc. and TOBA.
BloodHorse has chronicled the Thoroughbred industry since 1916 and is dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding and racing. BloodHorse produces widely distributed content on Thoroughbred racing and breeding via its namesake monthly magazine, BloodHorse Daily, BloodHorse.com, and social media platforms. BloodHorse is co-owned by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc. and TOBA Media Properties. Additional information is available at BloodHorse.com.
Claiming Crown
Claiming Crown is a partnership between the National HBPA and TOBA.
A partnership between the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, the Claiming Crown was envisioned to be the claiming horse owner’s Breeders’ Cup; a special racing event, created for the sometimes-forgotten “average owner,” and featuring some of the most competitive horses in the country. Every horse owner, regardless of the level at which their stable competes, has an equal chance to participate, as the Claiming Crown is open to all claiming horses irrespective of where they were foaled or race.
Claiming horses are the hard-knocking heroes of the turf, having to prove themselves every day the American way: through sweat, muscle, and heart. As the heart, soul, and brawn of American Thoroughbred racing, they are extremely popular competitors. Their stories, and those of their owners, are often easily identified with and appreciated by racing’s fans.
With the Claiming Crown producing competitive, full fields, its races are attractive betting propositions. Adding to the excitement is the “hometown hero” angle, with starters coming from all regions of the country – so called “big” and “little” racing circuits. The local nature of the competitors stimulates regional interest and competition between regions.
OwnerView
Thoroughbred OwnerView was developed jointly by The Jockey Club and TOBA.
Thoroughbred OwnerView is a free information website at ownerview.com developed jointly by The Jockey Club and Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association for new, prospective and current Thoroughbred owners. OwnerView includes a wealth of information about Trainers, Racing Syndicates, Getting Started, Licensing, Racetracks, Veterinary, Aftercare, Publications and State Incentive programs.
OwnerView hosts a National Owner’s Conference which you can find more about at www.ownerview.com/event/conference
Thoroughbred Charities of America
Thoroughbred Charities of America is TOBA’s Charitable Arm.
TCA’s mission is to fund and facilitate the support of Thoroughbreds and the people who care for them. TCA provides grants to approved non-profit organizations and offers supporters a way to give to one organization while helping many.
Christine A. Moore Millinery
Christine Moore
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Christine A. Moore Millinery
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110 West 34th Street, Suite 1009 New York, NY 10001
Christine Moore started her career in the world of theater as a costume designer and quickly began making hats for regional theatre productions. In 1990 she moved to NYC to work for renowned milliner Rodney Gordon where she spent four years making hats for Opera and Broadway productions such as Phantom of the Opera and Cats. In 1994 she established Christine A. Moore Millinery based in New York City on 34th Street between the fashion and accessories districts.
In 2000 her hat won the Tavern on The Green Most Beautiful Easter Bonnet award and in 2001 she won the prestigious Milli Design award.
In 2009 she partnered with Churchill Downs and Mattel to design the Official Barbie Derby hat, and in that same year her hats were featured on the official Kentucky Derby poster.
In 2017 she designed the Official Arlington Million 35th Anniversary hat and in 2018 she designed the Official Belmont Stakes 150th Anniversary Women’s and Men’s hats that were signed by Triple Crown Winner Justify (his hoof print) and Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith. Christine was also featured in the 2018 Netflix film 7 Days Out, a behind the scenes look at the Kentucky Derby.
In 2019 she was featured in the Visit the USA; Kentucky Derby tourism film (part of the United Stories series) and in 2020 she appeared as a contestant on the ABC game show To Tell the Truth where she stumped the celebrity panel. In the early days of the pandemic Christine kept her staff working and donated thousands of masks to the states of Kentucky, New York, and many other states.
Although Christine designs a wide range of women and men’s hats, she is best known for her explosive racing styles for the Kentucky Derby, four of which have been displayed in the Kentucky Derby Museum. She was named a featured milliner of the Kentucky Derby Museum in 2021 and 2022.
In 2022 she was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel – established in 1793 it is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky and recognizes an individual’s noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to the state of Kentucky and the nation.
Christine has been on Fox and Friends six times and the TODAY show eight times live from Churchill Downs where NBC calls her “The Milliner to the Triple Crown”. She has been named Featured Milliner of The Kentucky Derby five times and was the first milliner bestowed this title in their 148-year history.
She is the first milliner in history to develop “Official” and “Featured” partnership titles in horseracing. Christine is the official milliner for Breeders’ Cup, America’s Best Racing, the Iroquois Steeplechase, the Jim McKay Maryland Million Day, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA), and featured designer at the Preakness Stakes, Keeneland, and the Florida Derby. Christine has partnered with Longines and many companies helping to highlight fashion trends at racing events across the country.
Christine’s hats have graced many magazine covers including InStyle with Katy Perry, Vanity Fair with Jennifer Lopez, Sophisticated Living, SENSE Magazine, the Baltimore Sun, and was the first milliner to be showcased on the cover of Churchill Downs Magazine. She has designed for Jewel, Kirsten Collins, Kate Upton, Steffi Graf, Tara Lipinsky, Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, Dylan Dreyer, Tori Kelly, various Miss Kentucky and Miss Connecticut USA winners and many others.
Her hats have been showcased on television shows including Nashville, The Carrie Diaries, Gossip Girl, and Horse Players. She currently hosts The Christine and Kirby Show, a weekly Instagram show with Kirby Adams, a feature reporter and news anchor for broadcast television, and ranked top 8 in United States Cycling and Texas state triathlon and biathlon State Champion.
Christine’s hats are available at some of the finest boutiques and hotels throughout the country. Other collections include the Blake Collection for men; casual collections for Summer, Beach, Fall, Winter, Resort; and a Dessert Collection unveiled at “Taste of the World”, a Breeders’ Cup 2016 event at Warner Bros. Studios.
Each of her creations is dyed to the desired color, blocked on wooden forms, wired, lined, and signature hand-made trim applied for a unique and elegant finish. Christine A. Moore Millinery is known for their fine finishing work, attention to detail and customer service. Her designs are light in weight creating a softer and more wearable product. Each hat is individually made with great care in NYC, USA. www.camhats.com; Phone: 212-279-1775
FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips (Achieve Equine)
FLAIR Strips are self-adhesive strips that promote optimum respiratory health of equine athletes at all levels by reducing airway resistance and providing improved airflow when your horse needs oxygen most. During exercise when horses begin to breathe hard, the soft tissues overlying the nasal passages are sucked in, reducing the airway diameter. This reduction in diameter causes greater resistance to airflow into the lungs. FLAIR Strips gently support the soft tissues over the nasal passages providing reduced airway resistance during exercise. By reducing airway resistance during exercise, FLAIR Strips help prevent fatigue related injuries, help protect the lungs from injury and bleeding and promote optimal athletic performance.
Equineline
Your international source for Thoroughbred pedigrees, past performance race records, mare produce records and sire reports as well as the innovative Portfolio Service, and online management programs for Trainers, Farms and Owners. Equineline also offers two well -known apps: Mare Produce Records app and Sales Catalog app.
The Jockey Club Information Systems, Inc. (TJCIS)
A wholly-owned subsidiary of The Jockey Club and an industry leader in technology and information services for industry professionals, including owners, breeders, trainers, and farm personnel.
With a commitment to innovation and service excellence, TJCIS provides a broad array of products and services designed to aid decision-making and enhance Thoroughbred management and promotion. It does so through its three divisions – equineline.com; Sales Cataloguing; and Horse Farm Management System.
TJCIS along with Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders (TOBA) Media Properties own BloodHorse magazine.
NTRA
The NTRA is a broad-based coalition of more than 100 horse racing interests and thousands of individual stakeholders consisting of horseplayers, racetrack operators, owners, breeders, trainers and affiliated equine associations, charged with increasing the popularity, welfare and integrity of Thoroughbred racing through consensus-based leadership, legislative advocacy, safety and integrity initiatives, fan engagement and corporate partner development. The NTRA markets the sport through various initiatives, including a ‘Go Baby Go’ branding campaign tied to advertising and merchandising. The NTRA owns and manages the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance; NTRA.com; the NTRA Top Thoroughbred and NTRA Top 3-Year-Old weekly media polls; the Eclipse Awards; the National Horseplayers Championship; NTRA Advantage, a corporate partner sales and sponsorship program; and HORSE PAC®, a federal political action committee. The NTRA is headquartered in Lexington, KY. NTRA press releases appear on NTRA.com, Twitter (@ntra) and Facebook (facebook.com/1NTRA).
Racing-Europe
For 13 years as a TOBA partner, Racing-Europe has been conducting high quality trips to the top events in Europe and elsewhere. We’ve gone racing at dozens of venues in England, Ireland, France, Germany, Argentina, and Australia, and seen the great classics — including the Epsom Derby, Irish Derby, French Derby, Arc de Triomphe, Royal Ascot, Irish Champion, Glorious Goodwood, Argentine Derby, and the Melbourne Cup. Our travelers have made many new and lasting friends, both here and overseas. Our trips always include visits to training areas and farms, and atmospheric luxury hotels. In addition to our customary European destinations, we have plans in the works for trips to New Zealand, Japan, and Hong Kong in the near future. We invite you to join us as we explore racing and breeding around the world. Please see our website at racing-europe.com or call us at (800) 261-0499.