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TOC Holds Open Forum at Pleasanton

The Thoroughbred Owners of California hosted their Open Forum at the Alameda County Fairgrounds Satellite Wagering Facility on Saturday, June 19. Attendees got to listen to TOC staff and directors discuss current events and answer questions about the state of the industry. Topics of interest included Northern California Race Meet updates for Golden Gate Fields and Pleasanton, Legislative … Read more

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

TOC Announces Annual Owner Awards

Arcadia, Calif. – The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) has announced the winners of its 2020 statistical awards for leading California owners. Hronis Racing LLC was leading owner in total purse earnings; Tommy Town Thoroughbreds LLC led all owners by number of California wins; Reddam Racing takes the award for most California starts; and Red … Read more

Successful Racehorse Retirement Webinar – Recording Available

On Saturday, March 27, 2021, TOC partnered with the California Retirement Management Account (CARMA), a 501c3 funding charity for retired racehorses in California, to offer an informative webinar on racehorse retirement. Attendees heard from Madeline Auerbach, founder of CARMA, Lucinda Lovitt, Executive Director of CARMA, and Natalie Rietkerk, CARMA’s Program Manager. This event was aimed … Read more