Cal-Bred Maiden Bonus Awards to be Increased in 2026
ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 18, 2025) — Beginning with the start of the Classic Meet on December 26, 2025, all maiden special weight races in restricted and open company run at Santa Anita Park will receive a …
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Election Notice to TOC Membership
Nomination for the 2025 Ballot closed on March 1 with five candidates for five open positions. As a result, and consistent with previously established TOC procedures (and Section 7522 of the California Nonprofit Benefit Corporation Law), the TOC Board declared the five candidates that were nominated and qualified as having …
TOC Announces Annual Owner Awards
Arcadia, Calif. – The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) has announced the winners of its 2024 statistical awards for leading California owners. For the fourth consecutive year, Reddam Racing was leading owner in total purse earnings and topped the standings for most California starts. Hronis Racing LLC led all owners …
Workers’ Comp rates remain unchanged in 2025, pending further review
Arcadia, Calif. – Post Time Self Insurance Group (PTSIG) has advised that there is no change in the horse industry’s workers’ compensation program covering backstretch workers and jockeys at the start of 2025, though rates may change due to the short notice decision to greatly reduce the number of race …
February 15 Deadline to Request Nomination for TOC Board Election
The election process for the TOC board of directors is now under way! There are two ways to qualify for the ballot – nomination by the nominating committee or nomination by petition. February 15 is the postmark deadline for those desiring to run for the TOC board through the nomination …
The New California Racing Circuit – Recording Available
Earlier this week, California Authority of Racing Fairs (CARF) board unanimously voted to withdraw the Golden State Racing application for 2025 race dates at Pleasanton. In conjunction with the vote, California’s Thoroughbred racing stakeholders finalized a landmark agreement to ensure the long-term viability of the sport statewide. Starting December 26, …