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LEADERSHIP.

Mar 15: Dylan Donnelly Wins NTRA National Horseplayers Championship

Mar 15: Richard Sugimoto Leads NTRA National Horseplayers Championship Entering Sunday’s Final Table

Mar 14: Tammy Johns Leads After Day Two of 27th National Horseplayers Championship

Mar 13: Michael Saletta Leads After Day One of 27th National Horseplayers Championship

Mar 13: NTRA and Caesars Reach Agreement, NHC to Stay at Horseshoe Through 2029

Mar 12: 27th NHC to Begin Friday With Record Prize Money and Entries Following Record Last Chance/First Chance Contest

Mar 12: 2026 National Horseplayers Championship News and Notes

Eclipse Champion Fierceness Remains No. 1 in NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll Heading into Breeders’ Cup
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Eclipse Champion Fierceness Remains No. 1 in NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll Heading into Breeders’ Cup

What’s Racing Through Washington – October 2024
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What’s Racing Through Washington – October 2024

NTRA Poll No. 9 Next to Run in Breeders’ Cup Classic or Turf
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NTRA Poll No. 9 Next to Run in Breeders’ Cup Classic or Turf

NTRA TODAY IN THOROUGHBRED RACING HISTORY

March 16

: 2013 A new world record was set by Bright Thought after winning the Grade II San Luis Rey Stakes at Santa Anita Park by 3 ¼ lengths on the turf. His final time for the 1 ½ miles was 2:22.72 in hundredths or 2:22 3/5 in fifths. The previous record holder was Hawster at Santa Anita Park at 2:22.80. Bright Light's world record would be eclipsed a week later by Twilight Eclipse at Gulfstream Park.

WHAT WE DO.

The mission of the NTRA is to increase the popularity, welfare and integrity of Thoroughbred racing through consensus-based leadership, legislative advocacy, safety and integrity initiatives, fan engagement and corporate partner development.