Barry Abrams Joins TOC Board

Barry Abrams has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Thoroughbred Owners of California effective May 26, 2006.  Abrams will serve as a Trainer/Owner board member for a one-year term.

 

“We are pleased to welcome Barry Abrams, a long-time trainer and enthusiastic owner, to the Board,” said TOC Chairman Alan Landsburg. “He will be a valuable addition because of his passion for the rules and regulations under which racing operates." 

 

Abrams began his career in 1972 working with Standardbreds at Hollywood Park, where he was assistant to then-leading trainer Don Ratchford. In 1978, he went out on his own training Standardbreds at The Meadowlands. He returned to Southern California in 1987, and made the move to training Thoroughbreds in 1993.

Abrams has had success with such horses as Counts Bengal Bay, Fondly Remembered, Slew’s Royal Son, Orbits World, and Lennyfromalibu. Based in Southern California, Abrams has an average of 25 horses in training. He is married with two daughters.

 “As well as being very proactive, Barry has a driving enthusiasm for racing and is great communicator,” said TOC owner/trainer board member Phil Oviedo. “In particular, his ability to communicate the issues to the average guy on the backside will make him a great addition to the TOC board.”

 

 “The entire industry will benefit from Barry’s commitment to serve on the TOC board,” said TOC president, Drew J. Couto. “And, in light of the fact that Barry is already quite busy running a major racing stable, we certainly appreciate his dedication and willingness to help.”

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