Member of the Month

Mike Pietrangelo

For Mike Pietrangelo, fun is the name of the game. An attorney by trade, Pietrangelo owns and breeds in partnerships. Through calculated maneuvers since his entry into racing 25 years ago, he has had numerous success stories, including recent Spring Fever Stakes winner Aireofdistinction, whom he co-bred with Bill Harrigan and Mark McEntree. Read more. 

Pedigree & Conformation Clinic a Success

Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 marked the first TOBA clinic of the year. Twenty owners and breeders of varied involvement in the industry gathered at Ocala Breeders’ Sales in Ocala, Fla. to expand their knowledge of Thoroughbred pedigree and conformation. Florida weather delayed both the OBS two-year-old select sale and the clinic by a day, but that didn’t stop the attendees from taking advantage of the unique opportunities the weekend gave them. Read more.

Statement from TOBA, NTRA, RMTC

The following statement from TOBA, NTRA and the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium was released to media outlets following the allegations raised by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and reported by The New York Times on March 20, 2014. 

Statement from the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, National Thoroughbred Racing Association and Racing Medication and Testing Consortium:

“The allegations and incidents described in today’s report by The New York Times are very disturbing. While we have not been given the opportunity to review most of the documents referred to in the story, we will not defend or condone any proven cases of abuse or neglect. The attitudes and actions alleged in the story are not representative of the overwhelming majority of participants in our sport who care deeply for the horses they own or train and conduct their business affairs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.  

“We urge the industry to aggressively pursue the nationwide adoption of uniform therapeutic medication rules, penalties and testing reforms. These reforms are already being adopted by the majority of major racing jurisdictions and we urge all other states to move quickly to adopt them as well. Once implemented nationwide, these reforms will help to ensure a higher degree of health and safety for horses and riders and integrity for the sport.” 

Kentucky Medication Change Open Meeting

Monday, April 7

There will be an open meeting on Monday, April 7 at 11:30am in the Keeneland Rec. Hall to explain pending changes to Kentucky’s medication regulations. All interested individuals are invited. For those unable to attend, another meeting will be scheduled at Churchill Downs later in the month.

Please contact the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission at 859-246-2040 for additional information.

Don’t Miss Out on TOBA’s Upcoming

Thoroughbred Ownership Seminars!

April 18: Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky. 

May 15-16: Timonium Race Track in Timonium, Md. and Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md.

Each of these Thoroughbred Ownership Seminars will feature approaches to success and the owner/trainer relationship, options for acquiring horses, business topics and resources for Thoroughbred owners, as well as Thoroughbred aftercare.

In addition, the April 18 seminar attendees will have a unique “virtual ownership” session on the backstretch of Keeneland and the May 15-16 seminar attendees will experience the excitement of Black Eyed Susan Day at Pimlico. 

Click here to register online or call 888-606-TOBA to register over the phone. Check out what attendees are saying about TOBA’s seminars and clinics!

AmWest Entertainment Offers Players
an Option to Donate to TCA  

AmWest Entertainment is pleased to announce that it will now offer players an option to donate to Thoroughbred Charities of America directly from their AmWager player accounts. Read more.

Racing Medication & Testing Consortium News  

Click here to read an important letter from RMTC Chairman Alex Waldrop.

The RMTC Board has amended its list of controlled therapeutic medications in an effort to advance the reform movement. It also has committed significant funds to 2014 tactical research initiatives. Read more.

TCA Named a Charitable Beneficiary

Southern Gaming Magazine announced that Thoroughbred Charities of America has been selected as one of two charitable beneficiaries of the Derby Poker Celebrity Bourbon Bash, sponsored by Jim Beam and Twinspires.com. Read more.

Visit Australia with Racing-Europe

TOBA partner Racing-Europe is traveling to Australia on October 28 through November 9. This trip features the Melbourne Cup, Sydney, farm visits in the Hunter Valley, plus other special activities. Go to www.racing-europe.com or call 800-261-0499 for more information.