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FanDuel’s Lisa Kerney & NBC’s Lindsay Schanzer Added to Horse Racing Women’s Summit Speaker Lineup

Panel highlights opportunities for the horse racing industry August 26, 2022 Arcadia, CA: Lisa Kerney, FanDuel TV and Events host, and Lindsay Schanzer, NBC Sports’ Senior Producer for horse racing, have been added to the dynamic group of speakers that will participate in the inaugural Horse Racing Women’s Summit September 28-30 at Santa Anita Park.  … Read more

TOC Members Enjoy Annual Meeting in Del Mar

On Saturday, August 13, TOC hosted 150 members and guests at the 2022 Southern California Annual Meeting at Del Mar. Following the buffet breakfast, attendees heard a State of Address by TOC Chairman, Gary Fenton. Attendees also had the opportunity to meet and chat with TOC board members and staff as well as participate in a … Read more

Tim Cohen Appointed to TOC Board

Arcadia, Calif. – The Board of Directors of the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) unanimously named Tim Cohen to fill the board vacancy created by the recent resignation of Mike Harrington. Per the bylaws, Cohen will be required to run in the 2023 board election. Mr. Cohen, owner of Rancho Temescal located Ventura County, Ca., runs … Read more

Register Now 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

Josh Rubinstein Recipient of the TOC Chairman’s Award

Arcadia, Calif. – Josh Rubinstein has been selected by the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) as recipient of the 2021 Ed Friendly Industry Service Award. The award is presented annually to recognize outstanding contributions and service in the Thoroughbred racing industry. Originally known as the TOC Chairman’s Award, it was renamed for the legendary television … Read more

TOC Icons Jack Owens and Mary Forney Retire

Thoroughbred Owners of California’s longest running board member, Jack Owens, and its executive director, Mary Forney, are set to retire on July 1, 2022. Owens, elected in this organization’s very first board of directors election in 1996, served six years as its Chairman. He also served as Vice Chairman representing Northern California, was Chairman of … Read more

Bill Nader To Join Thoroughbred Owners of California as President & CEO

Arcadia, CA – Bill Nader has agreed to join the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) as President and Chief Executive Officer, the organization announced today. Nader’s appointment will take effect in October of this year. He succeeds Greg Avioli who resigned earlier this year. Nader, 64, joins the TOC from the Hong Kong Jockey Club … Read more