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NTRA Spring 2020 Newsletter

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Volume 1 | March 31, 2020
NTRA SPRING 2020 NEWSLETTER
Welcome to the first edition of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) quarterly newsletter, the one-stop shop to keeping our stake holders updated on the latest events and successes of our organization, member tracks, and partners.

In this first issue you will find details about our recently created COVID-19 Industry Information page, a recap on the 49th Annual Eclipse Awards and 21st National Horseplayers Championship, an update on our legislative initiatives, the latest safety reforms from our member tracks, and the latest benefits offered through NTRA Advantage.
COVID-19 Update: NTRA Creates Industry Information Page
This is an uncertain time for people around the world as we all cope with the fears of the coronavirus pandemic. We are living with the daily reality of serious illness and even death in ways that none of us imagined just a few short weeks ago.

The horse racing industry, like just about every sports business, is reeling from the effects of the virus. In an effort to help educate the public and our stakeholders on the measures that must be taken to help limit the spread of COVID-19, we have created an industry information page on our NTRA website.

In addition to featuring a list of best practices tracks must heed if they are to continue racing without spectators, the page includes links to information from the Centers for Disease Control, advice from the AAEP, and the status of which racetracks continue to operate. This page will be updated as the situation continues to evolve. The safety and welfare of all industry participants is paramount during this exceptionally trying time. We will continue to work with our partners to help minimize the risk of exposure as the industry proceeds with its necessary operations.

In addition to staying in contact with industry stakeholders, the NTRA also monitored a series of bipartisan bills aimed at combating the coronavirus, jump-starting the economy and providing financial relief to individuals and businesses during these uncertain times. A list of the recently enacted legislation is outlined here by our CEO Alex Waldrop.
NTRA Communications at Your Service
NTRA Communications is always available to assist member racetracks with content and media relations - from notes to quotes to features. Below is a sampling of the content we have provided:





For more information, contact NTRA Director of Communications Alicia Hughes at ahughes@ntra.com.
Champions Crowned at Eclipse Awards, NHC
The connections of Bricks and Mortar celebrate his Horse of the Year triumph: Photo courtesy of Horsephotos/NTRA
2019 Horse of the Year Bricks and Mortar winning the Manhattan Stakes. Photo courtesy of NYRA.
Thomas Goldsmith wins the 21st NHC.
Photo courtesy of Horsephotos/NTRA