Samantha Siegel to Receive TOC Chairman’s Award
Arcadia, Calif. – The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) has named Samantha Siegel as this year’s recipient of the Ed Friendly Industry Service Award, also known as the TOC Chairman’s Award. Presented annually, the award honors …
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Workers’ Comp rates to increase 10 Percent in 2026
Arcadia, Calif. – Post Time Self Insurance Group (PTSIG) has advised that there will be a 10 percent increase in the Thoroughbred horse industry’s workers’ compensation program covering backstretch workers and jockeys at the start of 2026. The workers’ compensation program is operated by PTSIG and most of the program …
Darren Filkins Appointed to TOC Board
Arcadia, Calif. – The board of directors of the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) unanimously voted to appoint owner Darren Filkins, CEO of Harris Farms, Inc. to fill a vacancy on the board created by the recent passing of John Harris. Filkins was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA. His …
Great Friends Stable Wins TOC’s Annual Partnership Award
Arcadia, Calif. – Great Friends Stable has been selected by Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) as the recipient of this year’s Horseracing Partnership Award. The annual award recognizes and celebrates co-ownerships and partnership entities within the horse racing community and is open to partnerships of all sizes from two and …
TOC Announces Rookie of the Year Award
Arcadia, Calif. – New racehorse owner Dylan Eplin has been selected by Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) as the recipient of the 2024 Rookie of the Year Award. The annual award honors a new owner who exhibits commitment and support to the Thoroughbred racing industry. Eplin had his first start …
Kosta, Stephanie, and Pete Hronis to Receive TOC Chairman’s Award
Arcadia, Calif. – The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) has named Kosta, Stephanie, and Pete Hronis, the team behind Hronis Racing, as this year’s recipients of the Ed Friendly Industry Service Award, also known as the TOC Chairman’s Award. Presented annually, the award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Thoroughbred …