The Thoroughbred Owners of California hosted their annual Open Forum at the Alameda County Fairgrounds Satellite Wagering Facility on Saturday, June 24, 2017. The event was well-attended with more than 30 owners coming to listen to TOC staff… Read More

June 23, 2017 There have been reports this week that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has decided to offer extra H2B visas for temporary, seasonal workers. These visas are used for temporary, non-agriculture workers at a variety… Read More

Arcadia, California – The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) announces the promotion of Elizabeth Morey to the position of Director of Racing and Northern California Operations, effective immediately. “Elizabeth is one of the brightest young talents I have… Read More

TOC’s membership re-elected incumbents Mark Dedomenico, Gary Fenton, Mike Harrington, Terry Lovingier, Jack Owens, and Bill Strauss to its Board of Directors. Dedomenico, Fenton, Harrington, Lovingier, and Strauss were elected to three-year terms, and Owens was elected to… Read More

May 31, 2017 To All TOC Members RE:  Field Sizes Dear TOC Member As you may know, California racetracks have been besieged by diminishing field sizes in recent months. For example, the average field size at the current… Read More

TOC wants to hear from you! All horsemen are invited to an OPEN FORUM at Pleasanton on Saturday, June 24th at 10:30 a.m. Meet TOC staff and directors for a discussion of current events and a chance to have… Read More

On Saturday, June 10th, spend a day at spectacular Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, tasting a selection from over 60 fine wines, sampling cuisine from over 20 popular restaurants, strolling through the Fine Art Exhibit and experiencing an… Read More

May 18, 2017 – Coalinga, CA – Unusual Heat, the All Time Leading Sire in California Progeny Earnings has passed away at 27 due to complications from arthritis induced laminitis. “It is with a very heavy heart that I… Read More

On May 13th, 2017, Dhaamer was featured in an event, sponsored by CARMA (California Retirement Management Acct.), at Santa Anita. Click here to view our We Care YouTube channel and watch him Pole Bend! If you’d like to know… Read More

Photo Credit: Shane Micheli/ Vassar Photography Lady Valeur cruised to victory in the $50,000-added Golden Poppy Stakes at Golden Gate Fields Saturday. Trained by Paddy Gallagher for Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, she was ridden by Ricardo Gonzalez, completing the… Read More