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Please welcome our newest TOBA members!
Gail Beitz
Lisa Bernard
Ken Burton
Elizabeth Coffield
Mark & Lori Collinsworth
Jerry Crawford
Michael D’Antonio
Brad & Misty Grady
Robert Graham
Jacob Hardy
Jeb Jarrell
Gregory LaLonde
Beau Lane
David Lyon
Ken Miller
Kelly Muma
James Scullion
Erin Wujek
Larry Wynn
As of March 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!
Robert Courtney, Jr.
Robert Deline
William Dorminy
E. William Gillula
Lathrop Hoffman
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
Thomas Turner
“Eh Cumpari!” was a 1950s hit, but a horse of the same name is proving to be a smash in 2015. Anstu Stables’ Eh Cumpari, bred by Thomas Turner, proved the best in the March 7 Palm Beach Stakes (gr. IIIT) by a head. The three-year-old colt, who achieved his first stakes victory, is another stellar addition to Turner’s breeding resume.
Turner, who resides in Baton Rouge, La., first got into racing approximately 14 years ago due to his daughter’s enthusiasm for equines. “She was interested in hunter-jumper and so we started going to hunter-jumper events, and ultimately she needed to find out more about horses. We also had my sister breeding Arabians, and so I found out more and more about horses and ultimately found out more about Thoroughbreds and we got into it,” he recalled.
Read more.
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TOBA and Fasig-Tipton Join to Offer Owners Concierge Service
TOBA has partnered with Fasig-Tipton to serve Thoroughbred owners through a new concierge service. The TOBA Owners Concierge will serve as a liaison between horse owners and participating racetracks in addition to facilitating relations with the extended racing community. It will also provide concise information in an easily accessible format. Read more.
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Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar
April 18-19 in Lexington, Ky.
This exciting seminar will kick off with a visit to WinStar Farm to learn how the farm trains and prepares their horses for the racetrack. Attendees will also receive complimentary tickets to Keeneland for the afternoon.
Day two will take place at Keeneland with a virtual ownership session on the backstretch, discussions on the owner/trainer dynamic, acquiring racehorses, public auction procedures and Thoroughbred retirement. The seminar will wrap up with lunch in Keeneland’s Phoenix Dining Room and an afternoon of racing.
Learn more about the 2015 seminars and clinics, and register today!
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Recap of Spring Educational Events
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| Conformation workshop at March 29 Ownership Seminar |
March 11-12 Pedigree & Conformation Clinic
Ocala, Fla.
Fourteen Thoroughbred owners and breeders gathered at Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company in Ocala, Fla. to learn from top industry professionals about the topics of pedigree and conformation. Speakers included Tammy Gantt, Dr. Donnie Slone, Melissa Anthony, Scott Kintz, Marti Haught, Eddie Woods, Danzel Brendemuehl, Richard Kent and Avalyn Hunter. Read more.
March 29 Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar
Grand Prairie, Tex.
Lone Star Park is the home of north Texas racing, and on March 29, it was the home of Thoroughbred ownership education for 18 potential and current owners. Speakers included Scott Wells, Reid McLellan, Al Pike, Karl Broberg, David Moad, Kirk Godby, Fred Taylor, Jack Van Berg, Arthur Maberry, Terry Vernon, Mary Ruyle, Ken Carson, Jacque Flusche and Bart Lang. Read more.
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Congrats Corner
Congratulations to the following TOBA members who own or bred a recent winner!
Darwin’s Dream broke his maiden at Turfway Park for owner Darwin Krenz on 3/1/15.
Sibling War won the Azaela Stakes at Delta Downs for breeder Brereton C. Jones on 3/6/15.
Zeven won an allowance race at Tampa Bay Downs for owner Joseph W. Sutton on 3/11/15.
Race Day won the Razorback Handicap at Oaklawn Park for owner Matthew Schera on 3/14/15.
Sheriffa won an allowance race at Aqueduct for breeder Colts Neck Stables LLC on 3/19/15.
Cranberry Run broke his maiden at Mahoning Valley Racecourse for owner/breeder McAtee Messenger Bloodstock on 3/24/15.
*This list is randomly selected and is not all-inclusive. If you are a TOBA member and own or bred a recent winner, please email toba@toba.org and we will include you in the next eNewsletter!
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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.
| Top Owners by North American Race Earnings |
Top Breeders by North American Race Earnings |
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1. Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey
2. Zayat Stables, LLC
3. Jungle Racing, KMN Racing, Hollendorfer, Litt, Solis & Todaro
4. Godolphin Racing LLC
5. Maggi Moss
6. Shadwell Stable
7. Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc.
8. J. Kirk and Judy Robison
9. Repole Stable
10. Kaleem Shah, Inc.
Click here for complete stats, compliments of Equibase.com.
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1. Pam & Martin Wygod
2. Adena Springs
3. Darley
4. WinStar Farm, LLC
5. Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey
6. Brereton C. Jones
7. Tommy Town Thoroughbreds
8. Claiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider
9. Clearsky Farms
10. Benjamin C. Warren
Click here for complete stats on the top breeders, compliments of Equineline.com.
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**The above lists were last updated on 3/25/15.
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 News
An Evening of Equine Art Benefitting TCA
Enjoy an entertaining evening at Rick Scalf Gallery in Lexington, Ky. with hors d’oeuvres, live music and silent and live auctions featuring equestrian-themed, museum quality artwork in celebration of the 25th anniversary of TCA. Proceeds from ticket sales and auction items to benefit TCA. Purchase tickets and check out the Rick Scalf Gallery website.
TCA Announces March Award of Merit Winner
TCA has announced Amy Tarrant as the March recipient of its Award of Merit. Launched in January, in celebration of its 25th anniversary, TCA will honor nearly 20 recipients throughout the year. Recipients are nominated by the leadership of various state Thoroughbred owners and breeders associations and honored at their annual awards ceremonies.
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New Member Card Design
TOBA is excited to announce a new, attractive design of our membership cards. The original black and gold cards are being phased out so as you renew this year, please discard your black membership card and begin using this new card.
Renew today!
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2015 Seminar & Clinic Schedule
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| April 18-19 |
Lexington, Ky. |
Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar |
| May 15-17 |
Lexington, Ky. |
Breeding Clinic |
| August 9-10 |
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. |
Pedigree & Conformation Clinic |
| August 12-13 |
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. |
Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar |
| October 17-18 |
Lexington, Ky. |
Pedigree & Conformation Clinic |
| Click here for clinic details and agenda. Agendas and schedule are subject to change without notice. |
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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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