February 15 Deadline to Request Nomination for Board Election

To qualify for board service, an individual must:

1. Hold a current California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) owner’s license,
2. Own at least 25% of a Thoroughbred racehorse,
3. Have started a horse or horses a minimum of six times in California during the prior calendar year, and,
4. Be a member in good standing.

There are two ways to qualify for the ballot – nomination by the nominating committeeor nomination by petition.

To Qualify by Nomination:
Owners interested in serving on the board should submit a letter to the nominating committee, including the reasons for wishing to serve on the board, confirmation of eligibility for the board, and a biographical statement.

These materials must be submitted and / or postmarked by FEBRUARY 15. If sent by email, please send to TOC’s Executive Director, Jordyn Egan, at jegan@toconline.com. If sent by mail, please address it to:

Thoroughbred Owners of California
c/o Nominating Committee
285 W. Huntington Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007

To Qualify by Petition:
Owners may qualify by obtaining 50 signatures from current TOC members supporting the candidacy on a petition issued by TOC. To obtain the petition form, contact TOC’s office at (626) 574-6620 or email jegan@toconline.com. The deadline for filing a completed petition is MARCH 1.

Ballots and candidate statements are mailed out to all TOC members on May 15. The postmark deadline for returned ballots is June 15, and the newly elected board members will take office on July 1.