Elmont, NY — The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) has announced the establishment of the Empire Racing Club, a non-profit organization designed to introduce fans to racehorse ownership. New York’s beloved retired racecaller Tom Durkin will serve as managing partner, and Eclipse Award-winner Todd Pletcher will be the Club trainer. “We are committed to […]
Horsemen Commit $170,000 to Improve Equine Drug Testing
The Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, led by a $25,000 donation from the New York THA, will contribute a total of $50,000 to fund research to develop an inexpensive test for the detection of potential blood doping agents such as erythropoietin (EPO). The two-year study, an initiative of the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium, will be conducted by […]
Mid-Atlantic Racing Industry Adopts Strategic Plan To Reduce Racehorse Fatalities
Horsemen’s groups, racetrack operators and racing regulators, as well as regulatory and practicing veterinarians, breeders’ organizations and lab directors, came together in Wilmington, Delaware, Mar. 21, for the annual Mid-Atlantic Regulatory Meeting. The four-hour conference covered a number of topics, but the focal point of discussion was the unveiling of the Strategic Plan to Reduce […]
Help Promote NY’s Thoroughbred Industry in Albany – Click Here to Donate to the NYTHA PAC Fund!
The NYTHA PAC is the Political Action Committee of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA). NYTHA utilizes PAC funds to advocate on concerns big and small that impact New York’s horsemen. At the top of that agenda is safeguarding VLT revenue, which has spurred significant growth for the racing industry in New York, creating jobs […]
