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Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards To Be Presented Virtually On Nov. 5

The Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (TIEA), presented by Godolphin, will host their awards ceremony virtually this year on Thursday, Nov. 5 of Breeders' Cup week. TIEA, now in its fifth year, has previously celebrated the finalists and their connections with an in-person awards ceremony over lunch at Keeneland, followed by an afternoon of racing. Since an in-person ceremony is not possible this year, TIEA has enlisted the services of Studio 46 to help put on a successful virtual ceremony. A Lexington, Kentucky-based company, Studio 46 offers video production and live event services, and will host the virtual ceremony from their studios in Lexington.

“We are excited to land on this date for the awards ceremony,” said Katie LaMonica, Director of Charitable Initiatives for Godolphin USA. “It's such an exciting week in our industry and we wanted our finalists and winners to be a part of it as they are the backbone of our industry and contribute to the overall success of our sport.

“I would like to thank our partners, who have helped TIEA adapt in this different and difficult year. We look forward to recognizing and rewarding our finalists in a new, engaging way.”

The ceremony will highlight the three finalists in each of the six categories, with a winner in each category announced as part of the event. The Thoroughbred Industry Community Award winner, Maria Cristina Silva of NYTHA, who was selected by the shortlist judging panel on Aug, 24, will also be celebrated during the virtual ceremony. To learn more about the finalists in the lead up to the virtual ceremony, please visit TIEA.org.

The virtual ceremony will begin at 12pm EST with Jill Byrne, an avid supporter of the awards program since its inception in 2016, once again emceeing the event. Each of the 18 finalists and the Community Award Winner, Maria Cristina Silva, as well as a group of special industry presenters, will all be a part of the virtual presentation.

In its first four years, TIEA has awarded over $500,000 in prize money to 86 finalists, with over 700 nominations across the seven categories. Another $128,000 will be awarded among the 19 finalists this year, with the focus once again on celebrating these deserving individuals from across the US.

The live event will be streamed on the websites of these TIEA media partners: BloodHorse.com, TDN.com, PaulickReport.com, and DRF.com, as well as TIEA.org.

For more information please visit the website at TIEA.org.

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New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association Announces Candidates For 2020 Election

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association has announced the slate of candidates for its 2020 election for President and Board of Directors.

The NYTHA Board is comprised of five Owner Directors, five Trainer/Trainer-Owner Directors and the President. All seats on the Board come up for election every three years. This year, there are two candidates for President, eight candidates for Owner/Director and five candidates for Trainer/Trainer-Owner Director.

2020 Slate of Candidates for NYTHA Board

PRESIDENT

Joseph Appelbaum
Chad Summers

OWNER/DIRECTOR

Tina Marie Bond
Daniel Collins
Peter Dorsman
Jonathan Green
Jeanne A. Liddy
Robert Masiello
Edward J. Messina, Ph.D.
Aron S. Yagoda

TRAINER/TRAINER-OWNER/DIRECTOR

Leah Gyarmati
Patrick J. Kelly
John Kimmel, V.M.D.
Linda Rice
Richard E. Schosberg

To be entitled to vote in the election, a member must:
(A) be currently licensed as of October 9, 2020 as a Thoroughbred owner or trainer by the New York State Gaming Commission and in good standing; AND
(B) have started a Thoroughbred racehorse in a pari-mutuel race at a NYRA track in 2019/2020; AND
(C) be listed as a Thoroughbred racehorse owner or trainer in the Equibase owner or trainer records and in an official NYRA track program in 2019/2020, OR
(D) own a minimum of 5 percent of a Thoroughbred racehorse that started in a pari-mutuel race at a NYRA track in 2019/2020.

If you own 5 percent of a horse that started in a pari-mutuel race at a NYRA track in 2019/2020 and were not listed as an owner in the Equibase owner records and in an official NYRA program and you wish to cast a ballot, you will be required to complete the a NYTHA Self Affirmation Form included with the voting package or upon request.

The election will be supervised by Election Services Co., Melville, NY. Voting packages will be mailed this month. All votes must be cast in person or by proxy during the NYTHA Annual Meeting, which will be held virtually on Monday, December 7, 2020. If you are a NYTHA Member but will not attend the Annual Meeting in person, you must complete and submit the proxy authorization and, when necessary, the self-affirmation form attesting to your eligibility to vote. NYTHA members may complete the proxy authorization and, when necessary, the self-affirmation form provided in the voting package, and return it by mail OR they may complete the proxy authorization and, when necessary, the self-affirmation form ONLINE, using the website address and unique Proxy Control Number that will be provided by Election Services Co. in the voting package. Whether submitted by mail or online, the proxy authorization and, when necessary, self-affirmation form must be received no later than the deadline of 5 p.m., EST, on Dec. 3, 2020.

PROXY AUTHORIZATIONS AND SELF-AFFIRMATION FORMS WILL, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, BE ACCEPTED ONLINE OR BY MAIL AFTER THE DEADLINE OF 5 P.M., EST, ON DEC. 3, 2020.

For those who plan to attend the Dec. 7 Annual Meeting, there will be a secure procedure to allow for in-person online voting.

If you feel you are entitled to vote in the NYTHA Election, but did not receive a voting package, please contact the NYTHA Office by 5 p.m. on Nov. 23, 2020, for a mail-in voting package, and by 5 p.m. on Dec. 2, 2020, for an online voting package. You can contact the NYTHA Office at (516) 488-2337 (before Nov. 1, 2020) OR (718) 848-5045 (after Nov. 1, 2020) or send an email to: Election2020@nytha.com.

All information concerning the election will be posted on NYTHA's website, nytha.com.

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NYTHA Announces Board Candidates

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) announced the candidates Thursday for its 2020 President and Board of Directors. The NYTHA Board is comprised of five Owner Directors, five Trainer/Trainer-Owner Directors and the President. Candidates are as follows:

PRESIDENT:

– Joe Appelbaum (incumbent)

– Chad Summers

OWNER/DIRECTOR:

– Tina Marie Bond

– Daniel Collins

– Peter Dorsman

– Jonathan Green

– Jeanne A. Liddy

– Robert Masiello

– Edward J. Messina, Ph. D.

– Aron S. Yagoda

TRAINER/TRAINER-OWNER/DIRECTOR:

– Leah Gyarmati

– Patrick J. Kelly

– John Kimmel, V.M.D.

– Linda Rice

– Richard E. Schosberg

All seats come up for election every three years. To vote, a member must currently be licensed as a Thoroughbred owner or trainer in good standing with the New York State Gaming Commission, have started a Thoroughbred in a pari-mutuel race at a NYRA track in 2019-20, and be listed as an owner or trainer in the Equibase owner or trainer records and in an official NYRA track program in 2019-20. Alternatively, a member can own a minimum of 5% of a horse that started in a pari-mutuel race at a NYRA track in 2019-20.

Voting packages will be mailed this month. Votes must be cast in person or by proxy during the Dec. 7 NYTHA Annual Meeting, which will be held virtually. For detailed information on voting and deadlines, please contact NYTHA directly.

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Industry Institutions ‘Need Structural Change’: NYTHA Board Unanimously Supports Horseracing Integrity And Safety Act

Statement from the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association:
For eight years, there have been various attempts to enact federal legislation aimed at standardizing equine medication policy across the country. Typically, horsemen's groups have opposed those efforts. On Friday, the Board of Directors of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) voted unanimously to support the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) that was recently introduced by Senator McConnell. Simultaneously adopted by the House of Representatives, the new HISA features significant changes that vastly improves upon previous proposals. As a result of these improvements, the HISA now deserves our support.

Horse Racing is at a crossroads. The 2019 breakdown crisis and this year's shocking indictments of veterinarians and trainers have exposed the industry's uneven commitment to both equine safety and competitive integrity. What's been obvious for years, to owners, trainers, bettors and fans – is that our industry's institutions need structural change.

Passing legislation is a mere first step and meaningful change will only come about with a) a truly diverse Authority Board and nominating committee, and b) a well-funded and independent Authority staff. NYTHA will advocate strongly for these priorities.

Over the next few months, we look forward to working with Senators McConnell and Gillibrand as well as Representatives Tonko and Barr to produce a final piece of legislation ensuring an improved environment for equine welfare.

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