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PR Back Ring Keeneland September Preview: Tony Lacy’s Jump Into The Deep End

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The latest issue of the PR Back Ring is now online, ahead of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale.

The PR Back Ring is the Paulick Report's bloodstock newsletter, released ahead of, and during, every major North American Thoroughbred auction. Seeking to expand beyond the usual pdf presentation, the Back Ring offers a dynamic experience for bloodstock content, heavy on visual elements and statistics to appeal to readers on all platforms, especially mobile devices.

Here is what's inside this issue…

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Lead Feature Presented By Gainesway: An in-depth conversation with Tony Lacy, Keeneland's new vice president of sales, about his duties in the position, his vision for the future of the auction company in the short-term and long-term, and his expectations for the upcoming Keeneland September Yearling Sale.
Stallion Spotlight: Claiborne Farm's Walker Hancock discusses Catholic Boy, a dual-surface Grade 1 winner whose first foals are weanlings of 2021.
Lesson Horses Presented By John Deere Equine Discount Program: Arapahoe Park announcer Jonathan Horowitz and Ashley Horowitz of Super G Sporthorses each explain the unique ways that the ever-patient Churchita has taught them about life.
Honor Roll Presented By Keeneland: It didn't take long for Sheikh Hamdan Al-Maktoum of Shadwell Farm to decide he wanted the $1.05-million Malathaat at the 2019 Keeneland September Yearling Sale, and the filly has lived up to her late owner's confidence in spades on the racetrack.
Ask Your Veterinarian Presented By Kentucky Performance Products: Dr. Scott Fleming of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital explains the causes and issues of flat soles on the Thoroughbred foot, and the different methods of managing them.
First-Crop Sire Watch: Stallions whose first crops of yearlings are represented in the Keeneland September catalog, including the number of horses cataloged and the farm where the stallion is currently advertised.

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TOBA Names Officers, Three New Trustees to Board

Brant Laue has been re-elected as chairman of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association Board of Trustees, TOBA announced Wednesday. Also joining Laue on the Board of Trustees to serve three-year terms as new members are Barbara Banke, Carrie Brogden and Tim Cohen. Re-elected to three-year terms were current trustees Greg Bensel, Robert Edwards Jr., Tanya Gunther and Walker Hancock.

“I thank the trustees for their support,” Laue said. “Racing has fared well through the pandemic and some positive trends are continuing in 2021, but the pandemic has created new challenges for the industry that TOBA plans to be a part of the collaborative effort to address.”

Following its annual members meeting, the TOBA Board of Trustees met to elect officers for the association. Officers named for 2021-2022 are: Brant Laue, chairman, David O'Farrell, vice-chairman, Dan Metzger, president; Doug Cauthen, secretary; and Garrett O'Rourke, treasurer.

The TOBA Board also approved the appointment of Dr. J. David Richardson and reappointments of Everett Dobson and Walker Hancock to the American Graded Stakes Committee. The 2021-2022 committee is comprised of TOBA members Everett Dobson (chair), Barbara Banke, Reynolds Bell, Jr., Craig Bernick, Walker Hancock, and DJ. David Richardson and racing officials Rick Hammerle (Oaklawn Park and Kentucky Downs), Ben Huffman (Churchill Downs and Keeneland), Chris Merz (Santa Anita Park), Martin Panza (NYRA) and Thomas Robbins (Del Mar).

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KTA-KTOB Reveals Newly-Elected Officers, Board Of Directors

The Kentucky Thoroughbred Association (KTA) and Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders (KTOB) elected officers and members of the board of directors.

The officers of KTA/KTOB serve two-year terms and are voted on by members of the KTA/KTOB board of directors. Members of the KTA/KTOB board of directors serve three-year terms and are elected by the full membership of the organization.

Elected KTA/KTOB officers for 2021:

President, KTA/KTOB: Joseph Seitz—Director of Sales, Brookdale Farm
Vice-President, KTA: Walker Hancock—President, Claiborne Farm.
Vice-President, KTOB: Natanya Nieman, D.V.M.—Resident Veterinarian, WinStar Farm
Secretary, KTA/KTOB: Christopher L. Baker—COO, Three Chimneys
Treasurer, KTA/KTOB: Dermot Ryan—Manager, Ashford Stud

Newly elected KTA/KTOB board of directors for 2021:
Bill Daugherty—Owner, BlackRidge Stables
Kim Smith— Founder/Executive Director, Second Stride, Inc.

Christopher L. Baker, James Baker, Patrick Costello, Walker Hancock and Dermot Ryan were re-elected to the Board of Directors.

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KTA & KTOB Elect New Directors & Officers

The Kentucky Thoroughbred Association (KTA) and Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders (KTOB) elected officers and members of the Board of Directors.

The officers of KTA/KTOB serve two-year terms and are voted on by members of the KTA/KTOB Board of Directors. Members of the KTA/KTOB Board of Directors serve three-year terms and are elected by the full membership of the organization.

Elected KTA/KTOB Officers for 2021:

President, KTA/KTOB: Joseph Seitz, Director of Sales, Brookdale Farm
Vice-President, KTA: Walker Hancock, President, Claiborne Farm.
Vice-President, KTOB: Natanya Nieman, D.V.M., Resident Veterinarian, WinStar Farm
Secretary, KTA/KTOB: Christopher L. Baker, COO, Three Chimneys
Treasurer, KTA/KTOB: Dermot Ryan, Manager, Ashford Stud

Newly elected KTA/KTOB Board of Directors for 2021:

Bill Daugherty, Owner, BlackRidge Stables
Kim Smith, Founder/Executive Director, Second Stride, Inc.

Christopher L. Baker, James Baker, Patrick Costello, Walker Hancock and Dermot Ryan were re-elected to the Board of Directors.

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