Gather a bunch of colleagues together for a meeting this week and the discussion inevitably turns to the Super Bowl. When the people involved also are avid horse racing fans, the conversation then inevitably veers to connections between the two sports.
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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announces New Strategic Plan
Walter S. Robertson, Jr., president of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, announced today the inauguration of a new strategic plan for the organization, broadening the scope of its activities, enhancing its sustainability, and developing new partnerships toward encouraging use of Thoroughbreds beyond their racing and breeding years.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Feb. 5-8
After a week-plus of significant winter weather and Arctic temperatures across most of the eastern half of the U.S. led to several racetracks closing and postponing stakes, the upcoming week promises to be a return to normalcy for most venues, and with a boost in major races on the calendar.
Thoroughbred Incentive Program Announces 2026 Shows and Championships
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) announced Jan. 27 that it has approved more than 8,000 awards and classes at more than 1,600 shows in 42 states and five Canadian provinces for 2026. Awards are available for multiple disciplines, including eventing, dressage, Western and English pleasure, ranch horse, hunter/jumper, competitive trail, barrel racing, polo, and polocrosse. A full calendar of shows offering awards is available at: tjctip.com/CalendarOfEvents and will be updated as show dates are confirmed.
