Hardy Named Executive Director Of Horse Country

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Hallie Hardy has been named executive director of Horse Country, Inc., replacing Anne Sabatino Hardy (unrelated), who has led the nonprofit since its founding in 2015.

“Horse Country is proud to announce Hallie as its new executive director,” explained Gathan Borden, president of the Horse Country board of directors. “She brings not only a necessary skill set and diverse experience, but also sincere enthusiasm for the organization's mission and the desire to continue the growth of this critical fan development initiative. We are grateful to Anne and the foundation of success she leaves behind for Horse Country. The Board looks forward to working with Hallie and our members to build upon that foundation as the organization steps into this next phase.”

Departing executive director, Sabatino Hardy agreed. “I have appreciated the opportunity to be a part of this effort and am grateful for the relationships and shared accomplishments–I can't wait to see what's next,” said Hardy. “Hallie brings a unique set of skills and experiences that make her ideal to lead the organization. Having worked for Horse Country member locations she's seen firsthand the impact experiences have on fan development. Her relationships, vision and passion for the mission will inspire the next phase.”

A native of Frankfort, Hardy held an internship at WinStar Farm while an undergraduate in the University of Kentucky's Equine Program, leading its public and private tours. Following graduation, she joined America's Best Racing (ABR) as one of six brand ambassadors who traveled the country to promote the sport's biggest race days. After ABR, Hardy was accepted to the Irish National Stud Breeding Course and then Godolphin Flying Start.

Since completing Flying Start, Hardy has worked for trainer Graham Motion and again at WinStar Farm. She most recently worked for Godolphin as part of the nomination sales and marketing teams, as well as assisting with several charitable initiatives and Godolphin's tour experience.

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Thursday’s Eclipse Awards To Be Broadcast Live On TVG, RTN

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), National Turf Writers and Broadcasters (NTWAB) and Daily Racing Form (DRF) announced today that the 51st Annual Eclipse Awards, presented 1/ST Racing, FanDuel Racing Group, and the NTRA, will air live on TVG and the Racetrack Television Network (RTN) on Thursday, Feb. 10, beginning at 8 p.m. ET, from Santa Anita Park.

Honoring Thoroughbred racing's champions of 2021, horse and human awards in 17 categories will be presented during the program, culminating with the announcement of the 2021 Horse of the Year.

The Eclipse Award of Merit will be presented to Ambassador Earle I. Mack for lifetime achievement. Justin Mustari also will be honored with an Eclipse Award as the 2021 Horseplayer of the Year.

TVG's coverage will begin with a “Green Carpet” Preview Show Presented by Keeneland at 7 p.m. ET followed immediately with the awards ceremony.

In addition to TVG and RTN, the ceremony will be streamed live on NTRA.com, americasbestracing.net (ABR), Bloodhorse.com, DRF.com, Equibase.com, MyRaceHorse.com (YouTube), santaanita.com/live, Thoroughbred Daily News (TDN.com), TOBA.org, and XBTV.com.

The Eclipse Awards ceremony will be hosted by Acacia Courtney, Britney Eurton, Gabby Gaudet and Michelle Yu.

A link to the digital version of the official Eclipse Awards dinner program can be found at: https://www.ntra.com/eclipse-awards/

The Eclipse Awards are sponsored by Roberts Communications, Four Roses Bourbon, Daily Racing Form, Breeders' Cup, EquinEdge, Fan Duel Group, The Stronach Group and 1/ST Racing, Santa Anita Park, TVG, Dean Dorton, Stonestreet Farm, Keeneland, Racetrack Television Network, Jackson Family Wines, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Spendthrift Farm, Hallway Feeds, WinStar Farm and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.

The Eclipse Awards are named after the great 18th-century racehorse and foundation sire Eclipse, who began racing at age five and was undefeated in 18 starts, including eight walkovers. Eclipse sired the winners of 344 races, including three Epsom Derbies.

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Breeders’ Cup, ABR Launch Spanish Stream for Challenge Series

Breeders' Cup and America's Best Racing launched “Breeders' Cup En Vivo,” a series of six live digital handicapping shows in Spanish covering 13 of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series races.

Co-hosted by Emanuel Aguilar, Annise Montplaisir, Roberto Rodriguez, Claudia Spadaro, and Darwin Vizcaya, the six shows will be streamed live across both America's Best Racing and Breeders' Cup's Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels. The following tracks and races will be covered by Breeders' Cup En Vivo:

  • Aug. 28 – Del Mar: GII Pat O'Brien S.
  • Sept. 11 – Kentucky Downs: GIII FanDuel Turf Sprint and Calumet Turf Cup
  • Sept. 19 – Woodbine: GI Natalma S. and GI Summer S.
  • Oct. 1 – Santa Anita: GI American Pharoah S., GII Chandelier S. and Speakeasy S.
  • Oct. 9 – Keeneland: GI Claiborne Breeders' Futurity, GI Keeneland Turf Mile and GII Thoroughbred Club of America S.
  • Oct. 10 – Keeneland: GII Bourbon S. and GI Juddmonte Spinster S.

The first episode, which will air Aug. 28, can be viewed here. Start time for the Pat O'Brien S. show will be announced later this week. Viewers can set a reminder to watch and will be notified once Breeders' Cup En Vivo is streaming live.

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NYRA, ABR Extend Partnership Through 2023

The New York Racing Association, Inc. and America's Best Racing have extended their partnership through 2023. America's Best Racing will continue as a presenting sponsor of both America's Day at the Races and Saratoga Live.

Saratoga Live, produced by NYRA in conjunction with FOX Sports, is in its sixth season broadcasting the summer meet at Saratoga Race Course to a national audience on the networks of FOX Sports with weekend regional coverage on newly named broadcast partner SNY. NYRA produced nearly 800 hours of national television coverage in 2020, more than doubling its output from 2019.

“The continued support of America's Best Racing allows NYRA and FOX Sports to provide new and existing fans with high quality television coverage that allows us to tell the stories that make our sport so special,” said Tony Allevato, NYRA's chief revenue officer and president of NYRA Bets. “Innovative live television is critical in our efforts to grow the sport, and we thank America's Best Racing for this important partnership.”

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