AUSTIN, (TTA) – Friday, March 8 was the deadline for filing legislation in the 83rd session of the Texas Legislature and the following bills that we believe to be beneficial to the Texas horse industry have been filed: SB 789 and SJR 36 relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse...
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AUSTIN, (Texas Thoroughbred Association) – Valid Expectations, the dominant stallion in Texas over the past decade, recently hit another milestone as he became the Lone Star State’s all-time leading stallion by progeny earnings. The 20-year-old son of Valid Appeal has sired the earners of $29.7 million with a total of 394 winners and 43...
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A TRAINER, A JOCKEY AND TWO NEW TRACK RECORDS Saturday, January 26 was a great evening for Sam Houston Race Park, with exciting finishes in each of the four stakes races, impressive handle numbers and an opportunity to support a well-respected national charity. Joyful Victory was the victor of the inaugural $400,000 Houston Ladies...
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SAN ANTONIO, (TTA)-The final weekend of racing closes out the 2012 live season Friday and Saturday with a stakes race benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project Saturday. A $25,00 gift from an anonymous donor will be presented to the Wounded Warriors Project following the race. The $35,000 Wounded Warrior Mile drew a field of 10...
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By Mary Ruyle, Director Texas Thoroughbred Association AUSTIN, (TTA) – Breeder’s Cup weekend is upon us and once again, we can cheer for the Texas connections. Starting with the second race today, trainer Dallas Keen will saddle Miss Oops for owner Raymond Marchand. Eclipse award winning trainer and Laredo native Steve Asmussen will send...
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By David Hooper, Director, Texas Thoroughbred Association AUSTIN, (TTA) – The Jockey Club’s recent release of its annual Report of Mares Bred found Texas no longer listed among the top 10 states in 2012 for the first time in decades. As usual, Kentucky was the statistical leader with 15,361 mares bred, although the number...
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NEW $400,000 HOUSTON LADIES CLASSIC TOPS $1.7 MILLION SHRP STAKES PROGRAM By David Hooper, CEO, Texas Thoroughbred Association AUSTIN, (TTA) – Kudos to Andrea Young, president of Sam Houston Race Park, and Eric Johnston, vice president of racing, for thinking out of the box and making an effort to put the track in the...
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AUSTIN, (TTA) – The Texas Thoroughbred Association had originally scheduled a conference call meeting for October 4th to consider candidates to run for 3-year terms on the Board of Directors beginning in 2013, but in light of my resignation, which will be effective October 31, the meeting will be held at the TTA offices...
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DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 21 This winter, TTA members will elect candidates to fill five at-large director positions in addition to regional director positions for the Northeast and South regions on the TTA Board of Directors. Those elected will serve three-year terms beginning in 2013. Ballots must be received for tabulating by December 15th. All TTA...
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TTA Executive Director David Hooper Tenders Resignation AUSTIN, (TTA) – TTA Executive Director David Hooper has notified the Board of Directors of his resignation, to be effective no later than November 9th. In his letter, Hooper stated, “It has been a distinct honor to serve as the Texas Thoroughbred Association’s executive director for nearly...
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