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Chairman’s Message

Happy Holidays. As we look back, 2021 was a remarkedly good year in California.  On our core metrics of purses and equine safety, overnight purse levels increased throughout the state and we saw a dramatic reduction (over 50 percent) in catastrophic injuries. The 2021 Breeders’ Cup again showcased the best racing in the world in … Read more

Notice Of Members Conference Call

Understanding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) For the past two years, the TOC board and management have been closely monitoring and providing input on the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020, which passed the U.S. Senate December 22, 2020 and was signed into law by President Trump on December 27, 2020. The … Read more

Chairman’s Message

September 2021 To TOC Members, Happy Fall. I hope everyone had a great summer. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club concluded its 82nd meeting in record fashion. Handle eclipsed $500 million for the 31 racing days, and owners enjoyed record purses and safe and exciting racing of full fields. Moving forward we are pleased to announce … Read more

Owner Appreciation Day at Del Mar

The Thoroughbred Owners of California and Del Mar Thoroughbred Club invite licensed owners to join us for an Owner Appreciation reception on Saturday, August 7, at Del Mar. Enjoy an afternoon with fellow owners and learn more about current TOC initiatives. Attendees will be treated to champagne, light snacks and a limited edition TOC wine … Read more

Registration Now Open for TOC’s Southern California Annual Meeting

Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) invites all members to the Southern California Annual Meeting. The general business meeting will allow directors an opportunity to bring the membership up to date on important issues and will include a question-and-answer session. Award presentations will also be made to the winners of the annual Owner Awards, and a … Read more

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