Thoroughbred Industry Links





American Horse Council
American Horse Council

Organized in 1969 and based in Washington, D.C., promotes, protects, and represents all segments of the horse industry by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry. The Unwanted Horse Coalition is a sister organization.



The Blood-Horse
Blood-Horse

Industry print and online publication featuring news, analysis, interviews, blogs, and pedigree information. Other publications include a stallion register, auction guide, and investor guide.



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Breeders' Cup LTD

Hosts the annual Breeders' Cup World Championships.



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Daily Racing Form

"America's turf authority since 1894," Daily Racing Form supplies news, statistics, analysis, and past performance information daily.



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Equibase

The racing industry's official database.



Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation

The nation's leading private source of equine research funding.



Horse Racing Radio Network
Horse Racing Radio Network

Interviews and live coverage of more than 120 major stakes broadcast throughout Kentucky and the U.S. Also available via podcast and live streaming.



Horseplayers Association of North America
Horseplayers Association of North America

A grassroots, non-profit organization uniting horseplayers to promote change in the racing industry to benefit the customer.



Horseplayers' Coalition
Horseplayers' Coalition

A consortium of horseplayers that seeks legislative and regulatory solutions to tax and business issues that have an impact on racing fans and pari-mutuel racetracks.



In Memory of Eight Belles
In Memory of Eight Belles

Donations to the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation in memory of Eight Belles are used solely to fund research toward the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries.



The Jockey Club
Jockey Club

The breed Registry for Thoroughbred horses in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Jockey Club family of companies includes research, technology, and charitable organizations.



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Jockey Club Foundation

Operates from an endowment to provide assistance to racetrack personnel.



Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy
Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy

The work of the Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy is focused on the "backside" of Kentucky's race tracks, where race horses are stabled and the needs are great. The faith-based work done at the track is often described as the Backside Ministry.



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Kentucky Equine Education Project

A grassroots organization that educates the public and legislators of the benefits of Kentucky's equine industries, including the Thoroughbred racing industry.



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Kentucky Horse Racing Commission

Independent state agency that regulates conditions under which racing in Kentucky may be conducted.



Kentucky Racing Health and Welfare Fund
Kentucky Racing Health and Welfare Fund

The Kentucky Racing Health and Welfare Fund, Inc. is a charitable, non-profit organization that helps certain eligible individuals in the Kentucky thoroughbred racing industry who demonstrate need. It was founded in 1978.



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National Thoroughbred Racing Association

A trade association for the Thoroughbred racing industry. Membership is voluntary.



NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance
National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance

The NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance is a standing organization whose purpose is to implement safety and integrity standards on a uniform, nationwide basis. The Alliance functions as a certification/accreditation body for the purpose of recognizing and inducing compliance by all stakeholders.



North American Racing Academy
North American Racing Academy

First professional jockey school in the United States. Teaches students fundamentals of professional race riding and horse care with courses in nutrition, fitness, finance, communication, rules of racing, and technology. A member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.



Pat Lang Photography
Pat Lang Photography

Pat Lang has been the official track photographer for Turfway Park for 26 years. He also is the track photographer for River Downs.



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Polytrack: Martin Collins Surfaces & Footings LLC

In September 2005, Turfway Park became the first track in North America to use Polytrack for racing.



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Race for Education

A national nonprofit education scholarship foundation funded by various parties related to or with an interest in the Thoroughbred racing industry.



Racing Medication and Testing Consortium
Racing Medication and Testing Consortium

Strives to develop and promote uniform rules, policies and testing standards at the national level; coordinate research and educational programs that seek to ensure the integrity of racing and the health and welfare of racehorses and participants; and protect the interests of the racing public.



Talk of the Track
Talk of the Track

Dedicated to encouraging involvement in the Thoroughbred racing industry and community. Includes information regarding partnerships, trainers, owners, licensing, news, racing and sale calendars, and many statistics.



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Thoroughbred Charities of America

Allocates monies to non-profits that work toward improving the lives of racehorses and their caretakers.



Thoroughbred Daily News
Thoroughbred Daily News

The Thoroughbred industry's leading daily information source for owners, breeders, trainers and industry executives, delivered digitally or by fax for a quick, 15-page average daily read.



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Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association

Works on behalf of owners and breeders; represented by member organizations in various states.



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Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau

A national private investigative agency established in 1946 to address issues of integrity and security in Thoroughbred racing.



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University of Arizona Racetrack Industry Program

Programs lead to bachelors and masters degrees for students interested in a career in the racing industry.



Unwanted Horse Coalition
Unwanted Horse Coalition

Represents a broad alliance of equine organizations under the American Horse Council to educate the horse industry about the unwanted horse issue. Maintains a directory of facilities that provide specific services for unwanted horses, such as retraining facilities, therapeutic riding groups and police departments, and facilities that accept horses with special needs, such as retirement farms and rescue groups.