April 24 Kentucky Derby Preview Media Teleconference Transcript and Recording
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First of Three Free Online NHC Qualifiers Set For April 26
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 16, 2025) – The first of three free online qualifiers for the NTRA National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) is set for Saturday, April 26 on HorsePlayers.com, [...]
National Thoroughbred Racing Association Announces Staff Changes, New Hires
LEXINGTON (April 1, 2025) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) officially announced several staffing additions and changes today. The NTRA announced that Thomas Meis and Mallory Baker will [...]
What’s Racing Through Washington – April 2025
NTRA to Host 3rd Annual NTRA Kentucky Derby Kickoff Reception On April 9th! The NTRA is extremely excited to announce that we’ll be holding our Annual Kentucky Derby Kickoff Congressional Reception [...]
A Message From NTRA President & CEO Tom Rooney
Like many of you, I was disappointed in the content and tone of the guest essay on horse racing published in the New York Times two weeks ago. And while [...]
Chicago Native Dan Piazza Wins NTRA National Horseplayers Championship
LAS VEGAS (March 16, 2025) – Benefitting from steady and sure play from the start, Dan Piazza, a financial advisor from Chicago, went virtually from gate to wire and held off [...]
Dan Piazza Extends Overall Lead in National Horseplayers Championship following Saturday’s Second Day of Competition in Las Vegas
Dean Malizia LAS VEGAS (March 15, 2025) ─ Extending his prowess from Friday’s first-place standing, Dan Piazza is the overall leader following Saturday’s second day of the NTRA’s 26th [...]
Chicago Financial Advisor Dan Piazza Leads After First Day of 26th National Horseplayers Championship
Dan Piazza LAS VEGAS (March 14, 2024) ─ Powered by a steady stream of nine winners, Dan Piazza, a wealth management advisor from Chicago, leads after the first day of [...]
26th NHC to Begin Friday With Record Prize Money and Entries Following Record Last Chance/First Chance Contest
2025 National Horseplayers Championship at Horseshoe Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (March 13, 2025) ─ This year’s NTRA National Horseplayers Championship (NHC), which kicks off Friday, March 14 at [...]
Mike Gillum Set for NHC Title Defense
Mike Gillum with NTRA President and CEO Tom Rooney LAS VEGAS (March 11, 2025) – To Mike Gillum, the reigning National Horseplayers Champion, family always comes first, but after [...]