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TOC SUCCESSFULLY HOSTS TAX PLANNING WEBINAR – RECORDING AVAILABLE

On Friday, February 11, 2022, TOC hosted a successful introductory Tax Planning webinar. This event was aimed at helping horse owners gain a working knowledge on key tax considerations faced by equine industry participants, including:

  • Initial Structuring of Horse Operations
  • Tax Accounting for Horse Operations
  • Tax Incentives Available to Horse Owners
  • Federal Tax Items...Read More »

Inaugural Horse Racing Women’s Summit Coming to Santa Anita Park This Autumn!

The inaugural Horse Racing Women’s Summit is coming to Santa Anita Park this autumn! We invite interested parties to provide feedback on the summit goals and format through this survey. Results will guide the focus and topics of discussion as we plan the summit.

Register Now for TOC's Owner Appreciation Event at Golden Gate Fields

TOC and Golden Gate Fields invite licensed owners to join us for an Owner Appreciation luncheon in the Turf Club at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12. Enjoy an afternoon with fellow owners and learn more about current TOC initiatives.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

AN EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR TOC MEMBERS, FROM SENTIENT JET

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The Eclipse Awards at Santa Anita Park – Thursday, February 10, 2022

Established in 1971 and named after the great 18th-century racehorse and sire Eclipse, who was undefeated in 18 starts, the Eclipse Awards are presented annually to recognize Thoroughbred horses and individuals whose achievements have earned them the title of Champion in their respective categories, and to members of the media...Read More »


Southern California Horsemen to Participate in Pre-Race Catastrophic Injury Project

Southern California will participate in a groundbreaking study aimed at identifying and avoiding potential injuries in racehorses by analyzing messenger RNA (mRNA) markers in blood samples. The research project is being conducted by the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center and was approved by the CHRB at its August,...Read More »


February 15 Deadline to Request Nomination for Board Election

The election process for the TOC board of directors is now under way! There are two ways to qualify for the ballot – nomination by the nominating committee or nomination by petition.

February 15 is the postmark deadline for those desiring to run for the TOC...Read More »


2021 Purse Generation in California Increased by 19% to More Than $118 Million

January 26, 2022 – Total money generated from pari-mutuel wagering for the benefit of California Thoroughbred purses increased to $118.4 million in 2021 from $99.8 million in 2020, according to data released today by the Thoroughbred Owners of California. This growth was supported in part by an increase in the...Read More »


Start your year right with your Equine Discounts!


John Deere offers substantial discounts on everything from mowers and tractors to GatorsTM, hay and construction equipment.

• The MSRP Program – Professional operations can save up to 28% on select...Read More »


TOC Newsletter Available Online

Read TOC’s Recent Updates in Winter Newsletter!

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Register Now for TOC's Tax Planning Webinar

Friday, February 11 – 12:00 PM (PT)

The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) is offering a FREE webinar, “Tax Planning for Horse Owners” – an introductory webinar that will focus on key tax considerations faced by equine industry participants, including:

 How to structure operations and related accounting and reporting items,
 Tax incentives available...Read More »


TOC, National Horsemen’s Groups Submit Comments on HISA to FTC

The TOC has joined with the Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association, and the Mid-Atlantic Strategic Plan to Reduce Equine Fatalities to submit feedback to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) Racetrack Safety Rules. Collectively our associations represent...Read More »


CTBA JANUARY MAGAZINE ONLINE

Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) is pleased to send you this special message from the CTBA:

We at the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association are happy to provide you with this free digital copy of our monthly magazine, California Thoroughbred.

We hope you will enjoy reading our official publication, and for more information...Read More »


COVID Protocols Now in Place at Santa Anita

Please review the following information from Santa Anita regarding the COVID protocols that are now in place. Please note Santa Anita Park will have security at all entrances, including the entrance by the Racing Office, to ensure these protocols are followed.

FAN SAFETY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

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Owner & Trainer Lounge Available at Santa Anita

Santa Anita will have the first section of the stretch run suites available to owners and trainers to use at their leisure for the duration of the meet, every race day.

  • Located in the Stretch Run Suite / Section 1abc. The entrance is between pole markers H & I.
  • You must...Read More »

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

Happy Holidays.

As we look back, 2021 was a remarkedly good year in California.  On our core metrics of purses and equine safety, overnight purse levels increased throughout the state and we saw a dramatic reduction (over 50 percent) in catastrophic injuries. The 2021 Breeders’ Cup again showcased the best racing...Read More »


NOTICE OF MEMBERS CONFERENCE CALL

Understanding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA)

For the past two years, the TOC board and management have been closely monitoring and providing input on the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020, which passed the U.S. Senate December 22, 2020 and was signed into law by President Trump...Read More »


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