Minger Hired As HISA Director Of Communications

Mandy Minger, former marketing executive at the Daily Racing Form, has joined the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) as Director of Communications.

Minger will lead a multi-channel communications strategy to further HISA's efforts to educate key stakeholders on new regulations and requirements, ensure transparency of HISA's operations and serve as a resource for all those seeking to better understand HISA.

Minger is a seasoned racing executive with a long tenure at Daily Racing Form, where she partnered with racetracks, managed public relations and collaborated with industry organizations to promote the sport.

“HISA will benefit from Mandy's racing expertise and deep relationships within our sport as she helps HISA achieve its communications goals,” said HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus. “Her understanding of the racing landscape and passion for promoting safety and integrity will help ensure HISA's messaging is effectively communicated to all our key stakeholders.”

“I'm honored to join the team at HISA and contribute to the mission of cleaner and safer racing,” said Minger. “HISA's work is critical to strengthening the integrity of the sport and I'm looking forward to helping HISA communicate with racing's stakeholders, the public and the media.”

Most recently, Minger worked at the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission as the Racetrack Manager for Harrah's Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack, overseeing regulation and policy enforcement. Prior to that, she had a 27-year tenure at Daily Racing Form, a 128-year-old multimedia brand known as “America's Turf Authority,” where her last position was as Vice President of Marketing.

Minger is a Pennsylvania native and graduated from Stockton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Literature. She currently resides in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

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Backside Learning Center’s Largest Annual Fundraiser Sells Out; Silent Auction Live Online

The Backside Learning Center (BLC)–an independent non-profit organization providing support and resources in a safe, welcoming environment for the diverse community of racetrack workers and their families–will hold its largest annual fundraiser, “The 16th Annual Benefit for the Backside: A Day at the Races”, Friday, Nov. 18 at Churchill Downs. While the event is sold out, the BLC is hosting an online, silent auction consisting of horseracing, and hard to find items including a Kentucky Oaks box for 6; a speakeasy tasting tour at Evan Williams bourbon for 20; a morning on the backstretch with Jockey Ferrin Peterson; top-shelf bourbon packages and more. In addition, the BLC will conduct a “Derby Week Suite for 40” raffle drawing including food and drink (a $7,500 value.)

The BLC plans to host several FaceBook Lives at the event to present their transformative work with equine workers and families. They will also recognize members of the community who have demonstrated an extraordinary level of dedication to their mission. To participate in the online silent auction, purchase a Derby Week Suite for 40 raffle ticket, donate and more, visit the Benefit for the Backstretch website.

“This event is a great and fun opportunity to gather those who believe in our mission, and who want to support those who play such a vital role in the success of the horseracing industry,” said Executive Director Sherry Stanley. “The Backside is such a vibrant and diverse community right in the heart of the city that most people never think about. We serve the hundreds of workers and their children who are members of our community and who will soon be our next generation of leaders.”

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Report: Chad Brown Pleads Guilty to a Lesser Charge

According to Albany television station WNYT, trainer Chad Brown pled guilty in Saratoga Springs City Court to reduced charges Monday related to an alleged case of domestic violence that occurred during the Saratoga meet. Originally arrested and charged with “obstruction of breathing,” or choking a woman who came to his house on the evening of August 17, Brown pled guilty to the lesser charge of harassment. He was accompanied by his lawyer, Matthew Chauvin.

According to the TV station, prosecutors said that there were “problems of proof,” with the case. Brown will now be sentenced to one year of conditional discharge, ordered to pay a $370 fine, and will undergo an evaluation. The judge also issued an order of protection.

Brown expressed gratitude that the incident would not go on his record, but said he found it unfortunate that the case had made its way into the media.

“While I'm satisfied to put this unfortunate incident behind me and pleased that as a result I will not have a criminal record, I regret details of my personal life being made public through the media,” WNYT's Mark Mulholland quotes Brown as saying. “For this, I apologize to my family, friends, clients, and coworkers. I can and will do better in the future. I greatly appreciate all who have supported me throughout this ordeal.”

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Alflaila Ruled Out of Bahrain Trophy

Shadwell's Alflaila (GB) (Dark Angel {Ire}) will be forced to miss Friday's G3 Bahrain International Trophy after picking up an injury after routine track work Monday.

“Alflaila was having a routine canter at the racetrack at Bahrain this morning. My head lad John Lake was riding him and he was happy with him and how he moved,” explained trainer Owen Burrows, who was due to have his first runner in Bahrain. “On the walk home, he felt he was a little bit short so got off him. He had an X-ray as soon as he got back to the stables which showed a small fracture in the left fore fetlock. He's had successful surgery and he'll hopefully be good to return home in a few weeks. He's been excellently looked after by the Baker McVeigh team on site. It's just very frustrating so close to the race but the main thing is that the surgery went well and he's ok.”

The bay was going into the £600,000 race with a three-race winning streak, including the G3 Strensall S. at York in August and last month's G3 Darley S. at Newmarket.

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