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TOC Members Enjoy Annual Meeting at Golden Gate Fields

More than 75 TOC members and guests attended the 2017 Northern California Annual Meeting Saturday, Oct. 21st at Golden Gate Fields. TOC President and CEO Greg Avioli gave a “State of the TOC” address which was followed by a lively question and answer session and buffet lunch. Please enjoy the photo slideshow of the event.

Registration Now Open for Northern California Annual Meeting & Handicapping Contest

Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) invites all members to the Northern 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. The business meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will be followed by a buffet lunch. The … Read more

TOC Holds Successful Conformation Clinic

Trainer William “Bill” Delia with his group. Our last Conformation Clinic for 2017 was held at Golden Gate Fields on Saturday morning, September 9th. The very popular clinics are aimed at helping participants develop an “eye” for a horse by identifying conformation strengths and weaknesses. TOC partnered with trainers William (Bill) Delia and Jamey Thomas to present a valuable and … Read more

TOC Members Enjoy Annual Meeting at Del Mar

Nearly 150 members attended the TOC Southern California Annual Meeting on Saturday morning, August 12, at Del Mar Racetrack. Following a delicious buffet breakfast, they heard a “State of the TOC Address” by President & CEO Greg Avioli, which was followed by a lively question and answer session. 2016 Leading owner awards were announced to J. Paul … Read more

Register Now for Toc’s Conformation Clinic

Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) is offering a FREE “Conformation Clinic” at GGF on Saturday, September 9th. The informal workshop is intended to help participants develop an “eye” for a horse. With the assistance of some expert horsemen, attendees will view a variety of horses and identify their conformation strengths and weaknesses. The workshop will take … Read more

TOC Owners’ Challenge Handicapping Contest Results

2017 TOC OWNERS’ CHALLENGE Sponsored by Congratulations to our TOC Owners’ Challenge Winners! These two make up 2/3 of Team TOC and will compete in February 2018 in Las Vegas in the NTRA National Handicapping Championships. 1st Place Glenn Yee – $72.80 2nd Place – Steven Hartshorn – $70.00 See Complete Results Below.

New Owner Seminar at Del Mar Well Attended

On Sunday, July 23, 2017, attendees enjoyed expert presentations about the various ways of becoming a racehorse owner. The seminar featured panelists Rollin Baugh, Matt Chew, Jeff Lifson and Elizabeth Morey and was moderated by Todd Schrupp of TVG. Included in the program were segments on buying at auction, claiming a horse, private purchases, and … Read more