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Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Finalists Named; Ceremony Set For Oct. 15

The finalists for the 2021 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards have been announced, including three finalists in six of the seven categories, as well as the winner and runner-up of the Thoroughbred Industry Community Award. This year's Community Award winner is Nick Caras of the New York Racetrack Chaplaincy, with Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association's Diana Pinones as runner-up.

After a successful virtual Awards Ceremony in 2020, TIEA is excited to welcome the finalists in each of the six categories, along with Nick Caras and Diana Pinones, to an in-person Awards Ceremony held at Keeneland on Friday, Oct. 15, in Lexington, Ky. The weekend includes travel and accommodation for out-of-town finalists, a tour of a local horse farm, dinner for finalists and their connections, and the Awards Ceremony luncheon followed by an afternoon of racing at Keeneland.

The shortlist judging panel, the first of the two judging panels, met on Tuesday, Aug. 17, to determine the finalists in each category as well as the Community Award winner and runner-up. The second and final stage of judging will be conducted as in person interviews with each finalist on Oct. 14.

“From my experience last year on the final judging panel, I knew coming in how tough this was going to be,” said Panel Chair Dr. David Richardson. “Determining 20 finalists from almost two hundred nominations was no easy task, but what a rewarding experience it was to learn about these nominees who have dedicated their livelihoods to the sport we all love. While difficult decisions were made in order to narrow down what is a most impressive field, I think all will see from the list of finalists that we are blessed with an incredible workforce in our industry.

“These awards are incredibly important to our industry and sport. Now more than ever as we navigate a workforce shortage across the country, these awards are an opportunity to recognize and reward the industry's most steadfast individuals. This judging panel took that to heart in determining this year's finalists.

“Thank you to all of the nominators for taking the time to recognize the hardworking people in their lives. I'd also like to thank the National HBPA, TOBA, The Jockey Club, Breeders' Cup, and Godolphin, without whose underwriting and support these awards would not be possible to implement. Lastly, a heartfelt thanks to our media partners – BloodHorse, TDN, Daily Racing Form, TVG, Paulick Report and Fox Sports – for helping to spread the reach of the awards.”

The shortlist panel was composed of Chair, Dr. David Richardson, UofL Chief of Surgery, Louisville Ky.; Jane Buchanan, Bloodstock Agent & Racing Manager, Lexington Ky.; Mindy Coleman, Counsel, Jockey's Guild, Lexington, Ky; and Tom Law, Managing Editor, ST Publishing, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Their meeting was hosted by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

This year seven industry organizations came on board as title sponsors of individual award categories with the goal to help spread the reach and impact of the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards.

This year also saw the addition of the Support Services Award category to recognize those in the industry who may not work hands on with horses. With the addition of this category, TIEA has the opportunity to recognize and reward more outstanding talent, diligence and commitment at the heart of our sport.

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The winners of the Administration, Dedication to Breeding, Dedication to Racing, Leadership and Support Services Awards will receive a prize of $7,500, with an additional $2,500 awarded to the winner's team at their farm, stable or organization. The two runners-up in these categories will win $2,500 each, with $2,500 awarded to their farm, stable or organization.

The winner of the Newcomer Award will receive $2,000 and a five-day educational trip to Dubai, with $1,000 awarded to their team at their place of work. The two runners-up in this award will receive $1,000 each, and $1,000 will also be awarded to their farm, stable or organization.

As the winner of the Community Award, Nick Caras will receive a prize of $7,500 and an additional prize of $2,500 will be donated to the charity of his choice. Diana Pinones will receive $2,500 as the runner-up in this category.

The 2021 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards finalists are:

Katherine McKee Administration Award sponsored by Keeneland

Lori Johnson	The Jockey Club
Sue Kenny	Herringswell Stables
Kelsey Marshall	Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners

Support Services Award sponsored by I am Horse Racing

David Kyle	Fasig-Tipton
Katherine Todd Smith	Self-Employed, Horse Identifier
Brenda Wilhelm	Charles Town Races

Dedication to Breeding Award sponsored by Hallway Feeds

Luis Coronado	Machmer Hall
Wayne Howard	Spendthrift Farm
Calvin Smith	Runnymede Farm, PA

Dedication to Racing Award sponsored by National Thoroughbred Racing Association

Benjamin Betts	Ocala Jockey Club, retired
Tessa Bisha	Brad H. Cox Racing
Lorita Lindemann	Joe Sharp Racing

Leadership Award sponsored by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Joseph Littrell	Stone Farm
Robert Turner	Stonestreet Farms
Billy Sellers	Lane's End Farm

Newcomer Award sponsored by New York Racing Association

Emily Csenar	Taylor Made Sales Agency
Joshua McLemore	Keeneland
Olivia Desch	WinStar Farm

Thoroughbred Industry Community Award sponsored by Churchill Downs

Winner	Nicholas Caras, New York Racetrack Chaplaincy
Runner-up	Diana Pinones, Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association

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Jockey Vince Halliday Able To Walk With Assistance, Exits Intensive Care For Rehab

Jockey Vince Halliday, who suffered serious injuries in a race spill at Delaware Park in July, is set to leave intensive care and move to a rehabilitation unit.

Belfast-born Halliday suffered two brain bleeds, fractures to his back, neck, shoulder and elbow, and spent two weeks on a ventilator as he was unable to breathe on his own.

The jockey, who moved to the US in 2008 after riding for nearly 20 years in Britain and Ireland, has spent the last four weeks at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware.

In an update on his condition, his wife Stephanie Pastore reported Halliday was off the ventilator, able to walk with assistance but still weak.

“Vince spent two weeks in the ICU and then as soon as he got off the ventilator he moved to the trauma step down unit,” she said.

“He was steadily progressing apart from being able to swallow so he had a stomach feed tube inserted last week. However he had some complications due to the new stomach tube and ended up back in ICU for two days.

“He came back to trauma step down this past Sunday and has kept progressing so today he is being discharged from the hospital and is moving on to acute rehab where they will work on his swallowing as well as general physical therapy.

“He is able to walk with assistance, but is just weak. So the next chapter of his recovery begins. He should be in rehab for seven to ten days.“

Halliday served his apprenticeship with Kevin Prendergast in Ireland, moving to England after two seasons. Over 17 seasons based in the north he rode 51 winners, mostly in the north of England for trainers including David Barron, Richard Whitaker, Karl Burke, Declan Carroll, Brian Ellison and Michael Dods.

Since moving to the US in 2008 where he works as a jockey and exercise rider. he has ridden 45 winners from 1,111 rides which have earned $1.2 million in prize-money. He has had two successes in 2021.

The GoFundMe page s set up for Halliday to help pay his medical bills have so far raised more than $40,000.

This story was reprinted with permission by Horse Racing Planet. Find the original piece and more content here.

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Louisville’s Equine Industry Program Speaker Series Returns To In-Person Format For Fall 2021

The University of Louisville Equine Industry Program (EIP), with the support of the racing news website, Horse Racing Nation, announces the Fall 2021 speaker series focusing on the most current topics in the horse racing industry. The free series, to be held in person this year on the UofL campus, includes panel discussions on the “Super Card” trend in racing and growing racing through diversity and inclusion.

“In the speaker's series, we really look to advance discussion on the issues and not rehash previous discussions,” said Sean Beirne, director of the EIP, part of the College of Business. “I think our panel on how racing can grow through diversity and inclusion really will focus on the many new opportunities for young professionals, especially those with new and exciting ideas.”

The final event in the series will be an interview with Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, a Houston business owner, Thoroughbred owner and philanthropist. McIngvale placed a $2.4 million dollar wager on “Essential Quality” in this year's Kentucky Derby, making the wager on-track and tying the bet to promotions at his business, Gallery Furniture in Houston.

The events will be held from 5:30 – 6:45p.m. in the locations indicated, as well as broadcast live on the Horse Racing Nation Facebook page.

Sept. 14 – “Examining Horse Racing's 'Super Card' Trend,” Horn Auditorium – UofL College of Business

Most every racetrack combines their biggest stakes into “Super Card” days in an effort to appeal to fans and stand out in the simulcast marketplace. Does this take away too much from the purse account and diminish excitement of the rest of the meet?

• Eric Halstrom – vice president and general manager of racing, Indiana Grand Racetrack & Casino
• Ben Huffman – vice president, racing and racing secretary, Churchill Downs and Keeneland
• Jon Moss – executive director, Iowa HBPA Inc.

Panel moderated by Jude Feld, racing analyst and contributor, Horse Racing Radio Network.

Oct. 12 – “How Racing Can Grow Through Diversity and Inclusion,” UofL Student Activities Center

An in-depth look at how racing can grow through embracing diversity and inclusion. Panelists will explore advancements being made at the racetrack, in horse ownership and through youth education.

• Jason Wilson – chief operating officer, 1/ST Content
• Greg Harbut – founder and president, Harbut Bloodstock
• Ron Mack – executive director, Legacy Equine Academy

Panel moderated by Alicia Hughes – digital content editor, TVG/FanDuel.

Nov. 9 – “An Evening with “MATTRESS MACK,” aka Jim McIngvale,” UofL Student Activities Center

The series concludes with an entertaining evening with Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale. Owner of the Gallery Furniture retail chain, McIngvale is a Houston businessman and philanthropist known for his work ethic and continuous innovation. He also owns and races Thoroughbreds, including the 2015 Sprint Champion, “Runhappy.” He is known in racing circles for his strong opinions on the sport, horses running medicationfree and supporting the ecosystem of horse racing by placing wagers at the racetrack instead of advance-deposit wagering accounts.

The events are free, but tickets are required. For more information and tickets, contact Kimberly Spear at kimberly.spear@louisville.edu or 502-852-7727.

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OwnerView Accepting Nominations For 2021 New Owner Of The Year Award

OwnerView announced Wednesday that it is accepting nominations for the 2021 New Owner of the Year Award, sponsored by 1/ST RACING, which honors a new Thoroughbred owner who has been successful in the sport and has had a positive impact on the industry.

Nominees for the New Owner of the Year Award must have made their first start as a Thoroughbred owner in the past four years (2018), had an ownership stake in a horse at the time it won a stakes race in the past 12 months, and had a verifiable owner license in 2021. Thoroughbred performance as well as a nominee's promotion of the sport will be considered.

Anyone, including current owners, can nominate an owner who meets the criteria for the award. A selection committee that includes industry personnel and established owners will choose the winner. The winner will be honored during the November session of the virtual Thoroughbred Owner Conference Series, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2.

To submit a nomination, please contact Gary Falter for a nomination form at (859) 224-2803 or gfalter@jockeyclub.com. The deadline to receive nominations is Sept. 10.

The New Owner of the Year Award has been previously presented to MyRacehorse, Larry Best, the Churchill Downs Racing Club, Charles and Susan Chu, Sol Kumin, and LNJ Foxwoods.

OwnerView is hosting both a monthly virtual Thoroughbred Owner Conference series and an in-person Thoroughbred Owner Conference in Del Mar, California, on Nov. 3. Registration information and schedules for both the in-person and virtual conference are available at ownerview.com/event/conference or by contacting Gary Falter at gfalter@jockeyclub.com.

OwnerView is a joint effort spearheaded by The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to encourage ownership of Thoroughbreds and provide accurate information on aspects of ownership such as trainers, public racing syndicates, the process of purchasing and owning a Thoroughbred, racehorse retirement, and owner licensing.

The need for a central resource to encourage Thoroughbred ownership was identified in the comprehensive economic study of the sport that was commissioned by The Jockey Club and conducted by McKinsey & Company in 2011. The OwnerView site was launched in May 2012.

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