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Owner Update

While the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc across America, TOC is working collaboratively with the CHRB, CTT, and the Stronach Group in an effort to get live racing back and horses running in California as soon as possible. While it’s a big challenge, we will continue to fight the fight. In the meantime, to keep … Read more

Donate to the Backstretch Community

Photo by Zoe Metz To Our Racing Community: At this time of uncertainty, we know owners are going through unprecedented times. What has been amazing through this are all the phone calls, emails and texts from owners concerning not themselves but our backstretch community.  Racetracks have implemented new safety protocols and best practices in attempts … Read more

Santa Anita Park Will Temporarily Close for Live Racing Effective Immediately in Response To the Covid-19 Pandemic

ARCADIA, Calif. (March 27, 2020)–In accordance with instructions received from Los Angeles County Health Department, Santa Anita Park will temporarily close for live racing effective immediately in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We apologize for the late notice affecting today’s racing program, but Santa Anita is abiding by the instructions issued this morning by the … Read more

TOC Successfully Hosts Membership Teleconference – Recording Available

On Saturday, March 14, over 100 people attended TOC’s membership teleconference! This meeting was held to update horsemen on a number of critical issues.  Speakers: TOC Chairman Nick Alexander, TOC Director Gary Fenton, Terry Lovingier who is a TOC Director as well as Chairman of the CTBA, and Greg Avioli, TOC President and CEO. They … Read more

Notice of Members Conference Call

Dear TOC members, We will be hosting a TOC members conference call this Saturday, March 14, at 11:00 a.m. to update the members on a number of critical issues.  Participating on the call will be TOC Chairman Nick Alexander, TOC Director Gary Fenton, Terry Lovingier who is a TOC Director as well as Chairman of … Read more

A Statement from the Stronach Group in Response To CHRB Report

The California Thoroughbred racing industry and The Stronach Group have, over the last year, implemented unprecedented and effective reforms. This effort, led by Governor Newsom and the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB), is well documented in the recent report issued by the CHRB. We look forward to a full review of that report and to … Read more