The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) will have a new president after incumbent president Rick Violette, Jr. announced Friday that he would not be seeking re-election. His replacement will be Joseph Applebaum, the lone candidate for the position.
“I've thought long and hard about whether or not to run for President again this year,” Violette said. “I've been on the Board for more than 25 years, and am truly proud to have served beside really dedicated directors and great staff, and of all that we've accomplished together. It has been incredibly rewarding. But I've decided to take my name off the list of candidates this year. It's time.”
The NYTHA Boad consists of five owner/directors and five trainer/directors. All seats on the board come up for election every three year. There are 10 candidates for owner/director and seven for trainer/director as follows:
Owner/Director: Andy Aaron, Tina Marie Bond, Jack Brothers, Jim Caterbone, Tom Durkin, Terry Finley, Kim Laudati, Robert Masiello, Michael Shanley, Aron Yagoda.
Trainer/Director: Jimmy Ferraro, Leah Gyarmati, Patrick Kelly, John Kimmel, Linda Rice, Richard Schosberg, George Weaver.
In order to be eligible to vote, an individual must hold a valid owner or trainer license from the New York State Gaming Commission, must have been licensed by Sept. 24, 2017, and must have had a minimum of one starter at a New York Racing Association track between Jan. 1, 2016 and Sept. 24, 2017. The mailing list for the receipt of ballots was finalized at the close of business on Oct. 2, 2017.
The ballots for the NYTHA election will be mailed out the week of Oct. 24, 2017. All ballots must be received by the close of business on Dec. 4, 2017. If believe you are eligible to vote, but do not receive a ballot, please contact the NYTHA Office at (516) 488-2337 (until Oct. 29) or (718) 848-5045 (starting Oct. 31), or by email, [email protected].
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