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TOC Elects Two New Board Members, Three Incumbents

Arcadia, Calif. – TOC’s membership elected Ryan Hanson and Lindsay LaRoche and re-elected incumbents Ed Moger, Stephanie Hronis, and Rick Gold to its Board of Directors. All five were elected to three-year terms. The new board officially takes office on July 1st. Hansonis a fourth-generation horseman who worked as an exercise rider and assistant trainer … Read more

Register Now for Toc’s Open Forum at Pleasanton!

Open Forum

TOC Wants to Hear from You! All horsemen are invited to attend our Open Forum at Pleasanton: Saturday, June 19, 10:00 am Meet TOC staff and directors for a discussion of current events and a chance to have your questions answered. This will be an in-person event in accordance with local health authority protocols. Alameda … Read more

TOC Hosts Membership Teleconference – Recording Available

On Monday, May 10, TOC hosted a membership teleconference (recording below) to further explain the Northern California stabling plans and answer any questions. TOC: Greg Avioli – CEO & President of TOC Gary Fenton – Chairman Nick Alexander – Board of Director CARF: Larry Swartzlander – Executive Director The Stronach Group: Craig Fravel – CEO Golden … Read more

Aidan Butler to be Honored by TOC

Arcadia, Calif. – Aidan Butler has been selected by the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) as recipient of the 2020 Ed Friendly Industry Service Award. The award is presented annually to recognize outstanding contributions and service in the Thoroughbred racing industry. Originally known as the TOC Chairman’s Award, it was renamed for the legendary television … Read more

Chairman’s Message

To Our Members, Last month, longtime and respected TOC Chairman Nick Alexander stepped down after five years of service in that demanding role. I was both humbled and honored when the Board voted to elect me the new TOC Chairman. One of my priorities as Chairman will be to increase the ongoing communication between  TOC … Read more

Gary Fenton Elected Chairman of TOC Board

The TOC Board unanimously elected Gary Fenton to serve as the new Chairman of the organization replacing outgoing Chairman Nick Alexander who stepped down after five years in the role. Fenton has been on the TOC Board since 2016 and has served as Chairman of the TOC Racing Committee since 2018 and TOC Vice-Chairman since … Read more