Resources

  • Breeders’ Cup – A two-day, year-end event that serves as the world championships of Thoroughbred racing
  • Churchill Downs Inc. – A publicly traded company that operates Churchill Downs Race Track, home of the Kentucky Derby, along with Turfway Park and Ellis Park in Kentucky, Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots in Louisiana, Colonial Downs in Virginia and Presque Isle Downs in Pennsylvania.
  • Keeneland – A historic racetrack and Thoroughbred sales company located in Lexington, Kentucky
  • National Thoroughbred Racing Association – Involved in legislative advocacy, safety and integrity initiatives
  • New York Racing Association – Operates the three major racetracks in New York state: Aqueduct, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course
  • The Jockey Club – US registry for Thoroughbred horses
  • The Stronach Group – Operates a series of tracks including Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields (California), Gulfstream Park (Florida), Pimlico and Laurel (Maryland). Other assets include AmTote International, Xpressbet, and Palm Meadows Thoroughbred Training Center
  • Thoroughbred Idea Foundation – Serves to improve the Thoroughbred industry through the exchange of ideas
  • Thoroughbred Safety Coalition – Coalition of major racetracks and groups to enhance and promote safety and transparency in racingA publicly traded company that operates Churchill Downs Race Track, home of the Kentucky Derby, along with Turfway Park and Ellis Park in Kentucky, Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots in Louisiana, Colonial Downs in Virginia and Presque Isle Downs in Pennsylvania.

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