Contact: Lauren Biddle
Director of Marketing and Education
859-276-6793
lauren@toba.org

TOBA Pedigree & Conformation Clinic Draws Sold-Out Crowd at Fasig-Tipton

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) hosted another successful and sold-out Pedigree & Conformation Clinic on October 19 at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington, Kentucky, welcoming 45 attendees from across the country for a full day of in-depth Thoroughbred education. Participants traveled from as far away as Montana, with the majority

attending from Kentucky. The event marked TOBA’s fourth consecutive sold-out educational clinic.

Designed for Thoroughbred owners, breeders, and racing enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of pedigree analysis, conformation assessment, and bloodstock evaluation, the clinic featured presentations and hands-on learning opportunities led by some of the industry’s foremost experts. Attendees received instruction on topics including veterinary evaluations at public auction, yearling sales preparation, pedigree and conformation analysis, genetics and nicking, equine nutrition, bloodstock resources, and legal and tax considerations for Thoroughbred owners and breeders.

Featured speakers included Dr. Bart Barber of Rood and Riddle, Conrad Bandoroff of Denali Stud, Alex Solis of Solis/Litt Bloodstock, Anna Seitz Ciannello of Fasig-Tipton, Byron Rogers of Stable Analytics, Steve Koch of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association, Larry Oxenham, Anthony Koch of Hallway Feeds, and Tim Leith of The Jockey Club Information Systems.

“Education remains one of the most important ways TOBA fulfills its mission of supporting Thoroughbred owners and breeders,” said Lauren Biddle, Director of Marketing and Education for TOBA. “Whether someone is new to the industry or has been involved for years, opportunities to learn directly from experienced professionals help participants make more informed decisions and gain a deeper appreciation for every aspect of Thoroughbred ownership and breeding. We’re thrilled to see such strong interest in our educational programs and grateful to everyone who contributed to another sold-out event.”

The clinic provided attendees with direct access to industry leaders and practical insights into evaluating Thoroughbreds both on paper and in person. Through classroom-style presentations and interactive sessions at the sales grounds, participants gained valuable tools to apply to future racing and breeding decisions.

TOBA’s educational clinics continue to attract strong participation from owners, breeders, and prospective industry participants seeking hands-on learning experiences from respected experts. Information about 2027 TOBA Seminars and Clinics will be announced in the coming months.

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA), based in Lexington, Ky., was formed in 1961 and is a national trade organization of leading Thoroughbred owners and breeders. TOBA’s mission is to improve the economics, integrity and pleasure of the sport on behalf of Thoroughbred owners and breeders. Projects managed by TOBA include the American Graded Stakes Committee, Claiming Crown, Ownership Seminars, Breeding, Conformation & Pedigree Clinics, US-Bred, TOBA Owners Concierge, OwnerView and the Sales Integrity Program. TOBA provides international representation for U.S. owners and breeders on the International Grading and Race Planning Advisory Committee, International Cataloguing Standards Committee and International Thoroughbred Breeders Federation. Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) is the charitable arm of TOBA. TOBA Media Properties, a subsidiary of TOBA, is the co-owner of BloodHorse LLC. TOBA is represented on the board of directors of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium as founding members.