The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) hosted a regional breeders workshop at Churchill Downs on Wednesday, Nov. 12, to identify best practices and areas of growth for the industry, the organizations said in a joint press release on Friday.
Racing executive Doug Reed presented on his work in Iowa and New Mexico featuring the feasibility of regional programs. Other panels focused on Maryland, New York, and Virginia, and the mare reimbursement practices in California, Indiana, Maryland, and Ontario.
In addition, Corey Johnsen, a Thoroughbred breeder, owner, and racetrack executive, shared ideas on awards for open races, a handicap system and how to recruit new breeders.
To facilitate further cooperation, The Jockey Club and TOBA will organize face-to-face meetings with the many regions represented at the workshop, and follow-up is being planned for next year.
The workshop concluded with an open forum and next steps presented by Jockey Club Chairman Everett Dobson and TOBA President Dan Metzger, followed by networking opportunities during an afternoon of racing at Churchill Downs.
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