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...Read More »
Arcadia, CA — The Thoroughbred Owners of California (“TOC”), Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, The Stronach Group’s 1/ST Racing and FanDuel Group’s TVG announced today new purse enhancement program that will inject up to $15 million into California Thoroughbred purses in 2021 and 2022.
STATEMENT FROM 1/ST RACING REGARDING THE RESUMPTION OF LIVE RACING AT GOLDEN GATE FIELDS
BERKELEY, CA – “1/ST RACING is pleased to announce that Golden Gate Fields will resume live racing on Friday, January 15. After extensive testing in collaboration with the Berkeley Public Health Division, it has been determined that the...Read More »
The January 2021 issue of the California Thoroughbred magazine is now available for viewing online, courtesy of the California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association.
As a thank you from Santa Anita Park for your continued support, patience, and understanding during this unprecedented time, Santa Anita has partnered with Kate Jones Photography to create an easily accessible photo gallery for every race day.
To view this gallery simply go to www.santaanitapark.us and download these free images for your personal and social...Read More »
The unfortunate reduction in live racing together with statewide increases in workers compensation costs have created a funding shortfall for the horse industry’s workers compensation program covering jockeys and backstretch workers that is operated by Post Time Self Insurance. As a result, Post Time has found it necessary to increase...Read More »
The December 2020 issue of the California Thoroughbred magazine is now available for viewing online, courtesy of the California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association.
Golden Gate Fields has been conducting COVID-19 testing of all
backstretch workers as required by the health department. Testing to date has
shown a significant improvement in test results. There will be continued
testing of employees, and resumption of racing will be dependent upon success
in the continued reduction or elimination of positive tests....Read More »
For the Los Alamitos Winter meet, which begins Friday, Dec. 4, CHRB licensed owners with horses entered to race will be permitted to attend the races. Owners will also be permitted to bring up to two adult guests. Owners wishing to attend the races should email or call Elsa Peron,...Read More »
Golden Gate management has notified the TOC that there have been a
substantial number of COVID-19 positives confirmed in the past 24 hours on the
Golden Gate Fields backstretch. These confirmed cases are a result of mandatory
testing of all backstretch workers that was required by local public health
officials. Golden Gate management believes...Read More »
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The November 2020 issue of the California Thoroughbred magazine is now available for viewing online, courtesy of the California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association.
On Saturday, October 24, TOC hosted the 2020 Northern California Annual Meeting Webinar. Attendees heard a State of TOC Address by CEO & President, Greg Avioli, and an update from GGF’s Director of Racing & Racing Secretary, Patrick Mackey. Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in an informative Q&A.
Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) invites all members to the Northern California Annual Meeting. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the general business meeting will be live-streamed allowing you to participate online and / or by phone. This meeting gives TOC directors an opportunity to bring the membership up...Read More »