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TOC Staff
Lou Raffetto, a graduate of Georgetown University, has worked in many capacities at the racetrack, including as a groom, trainer and racing official.
He served as a racing secretary at Laurel Park for seven years (1978-84) before moving to Monmouth Park as assistant general manager in 1985. Raffetto then spent nearly 10 years in Boston, beginning in September 1991, and earned rave reviews as the executive vice president of racing at Suffolk Downs. He helped set the stage for the initial full-scale simulcasting operation at Suffolk in 1992 and also engineered the lucrative programs that put the Massachusetts Handicap back on the map, a race of national prominence that drew horses such as Cigar, Skip Away and Real Quiet. Following those successes, he accepted the role as chief operating officer of the Maryland Jockey Club in January 2001 and added the role of president of the organization five years later. Raffetto was responsible for all aspects of the operation, including overseeing the Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. During his tenure, Maryland racing enjoyed a period of growth that included an expansion of wagering into other jurisdictions via simulcasting of its product to other racetracks, off track betting facilities (OTBs) and advance deposit wagering systems (ADWs). Most recently, he was the chief executive officer of the National Steeplechase Association (2008-2010), where he established the inaugural running of the US Steeplechase Championships, a five-hour live event that was broadcast nationally on NBC Universal in October 2009.
Kellee Breen prior to joining TOC in 1997 worked for many years as a bookkeeper and business manager for trainers, owners, jockeys, farriers, and veterinarians. She also served as the hospital administrator for the San Luis Rey Equine Hospital and as the development officer for the University of Sydney Rural Veterinary Centre in Australia. As the TOC’s Chief Financial Officer, Kellee is in charge of preparation of monthly financial statements for the Board of Directors and TOC’s annual audit and budget, as well as handling all of TOC’s monthly financial business. She works year-round out of TOC’s Del Mar office.
Ali came on board in March, 2008. She joined TOC after graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program. A sixth generation Californian, she considers the state’s horse racing the best there is! Ali rounds out the staffing at the Southern California offices, providing project assistance to the COO and other executive staff members, providing customer service to members, overseeing the membership database, and generally helping keep our very busy offices ship-shape! She also serves as staff liaison for TOC’s Owner Relations Committee and Medication Committee. Stop by and introduce yourself during live racing at Santa Anita, Hollywood Park, or Del Mar.
Richard Scheidt joined the TOC in July 2006 as the Northern California Representative. Richard comes to TOC after working for more than five years on California’s statewide horseplayer loyalty program, most recently as program manager. A Bay Area native, he holds a business degree from San Jose State University and he attended University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program. Richard will serve the needs of owners in Northern California, facilitate TOC’s events in the North.
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Serving the California Thoroughbred Racehorse Owner |
