Mark Johnson of John Deere Passes
Mark Johnson, the manager of national sales for John Deere’s agricultural division, died on October 3 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. Though his name may not be familiar, [...]
Charity Golf Tournament Raises in Excess of $50,000 to Benefit John Morris
Additional Funds Being Raised Through Online Auction of Breeders’ Cup Tickets, Preakness Tickets and Other Items The first John Morris Golf Tournament, held Monday at Canewood Golf Course near [...]
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announces Funding Support From Industry Participants
New York, N.Y. - October 11, 2012 - The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) announced today that several industry groups, including 13 prominent breeding farms in Kentucky, The Jockey Club, two [...]
Guidelines for 2012 Media Eclipse Awards are Announced
GUIDELINES FOR 2012 MEDIA ECLIPSE AWARDS ARE ANNOUNCED The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), in conjunction with Daily Racing Form and the National Turf Writers And Broadcasters today released the [...]
Bill Thomason named to NTRA Board of Directors
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Bill Thomason, President and CEO of Keeneland Association, has joined the NTRA Board of Directors. At its recent third-quarter Board [...]
Night Schoolers study synthetic surface handicapping this week
Night School, the racing industry's national online fan education program, addresses synthetic surfaces from a handicapping perspective in this Tuesday's 90-minute, interactive session, which will kick off at 8:30 p.m. [...]
Careers in Racing to be spotlighted in this evening’s Night School
Night School, the racing industry's national online fan education program, offers fans a glimpse at what it's like - and what it takes - to make "Careers in Racing" in [...]
Fairplex Park Receives Accreditation Following Review By Ntra Safety And Integrity Alliance Inspection Team
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Fairplex Park in Pomona, Calif., has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of [...]
Sports, racing celebrities to discuss “Why I Love This Game” in Night School this Tuesday
Night School, the racing industry's national online fan education program, puts the game's best feet forward this Tuesday when a panel of sports and racetrack celebrities discuss "Why I Love [...]
NTRA Advantage partner John Deere to provide special prize to winner of the 2012 New York Thoroughbred Breeder of the Year Award
Contact: Eric Wing (212) 521-5316 The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that its NTRA Advantage group purchasing program, in conjunction with New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. (NYTB), will this [...]