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Updated Protocols for Owners Attending Golden Gate Fields

Effective April 7 the following protocols will go into effect at Golden Gate Fields: Any owner attending live racing will need to provide a negative Covid test dated within 72 hours of entry. This test will be valid for 30 days and allows for multiple entries. OR Any owner who is fully vaccinated (both shots … Read more

Chairman’s Message

To Our Members, Last month, longtime and respected TOC Chairman Nick Alexander stepped down after five years of service in that demanding role. I was both humbled and honored when the Board voted to elect me the new TOC Chairman. One of my priorities as Chairman will be to increase the ongoing communication between  TOC … Read more

EQUINE DISCOUNT PROGRAM – Big Ass Fans: Clean Air System Tested to Fight Equine Streptococcus & Equine Herpes

VIRTUAL TRADESHOW Did you know we have tested our Clean Air System ionization against Equine Streptococcus and Equine Herpes?Sign up to join our Virtual Tradeshow and learn how Big Ass Fans is working to make your equine facility cool, comfortable, and clean! Come experience all the new products we have to help you and your … Read more

New Protocols at Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields

Dear TOC members, With COVID numbers declining and vaccines on the rise, The Stronach Group and TOC are pleased to announce new protocols at Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields to allow licensed owners more access to the grounds. If COVID numbers continue to decline, please expect to see further loosening of restrictions in … Read more

Follow Equine Discounts on Social Media – Tips, Savings, & Monthly Prizes!

Follow us on Social Media! @MyEquineDiscounts Equine Discounts strives to share tips and strategies to save equestrians time and money while providing entertainment to our community. Stay up to date on all the best discounts and deals you are eligible for with your equine membership… and enjoy all sorts of fun horse videos and pictures … Read more

Gary Fenton Elected Chairman of TOC Board

The TOC Board unanimously elected Gary Fenton to serve as the new Chairman of the organization replacing outgoing Chairman Nick Alexander who stepped down after five years in the role. Fenton has been on the TOC Board since 2016 and has served as Chairman of the TOC Racing Committee since 2018 and TOC Vice-Chairman since … Read more

Federal Lawsuit Filed by Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Co. Against TOC

Dear TOC members, TOC learned earlier today of the federal lawsuit filed by Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company (CDTIC).  On December 31, 2020 TOC notified CDTIF that TOC would purse the statutory remedy (available to both racetracks and horsemen in California) to seek arbitration of the amount of the Hub Fee retained by CDTIC from … Read more