TOC’s membership elected Johnny Taboada and re-elected incumbents Nick Alexander, Joe Ciaglia, Samantha Siegel, and Bob Liewald to its Board of Directors. All five were elected to three-year terms. The new board officially took office on July 1st…. Read More

On Monday, May 10, TOC hosted a membership teleconference (recording below) to further explain the Northern California stabling plans and answer any questions. TOC: Greg Avioli – CEO & President of TOC Gary Fenton – Chairman Nick Alexander –… Read More

On Saturday, September 12, TOC hosted a membership teleconference (recording below) to discuss the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act recently introduced by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. SPEAKERS TOC: Greg Avioli, President & CEO Nick Alexander, Chairman Gary… Read More

On Thursday, July 16, TOC hosted a well attended membership teleconference (over 200 attendees) to discuss the current situation at Del Mar, per the attached press release from Del Mar. You can find the recording below. Speakers: TOC… Read More

On Friday, April 10, TOC hosted a well attended membership teleconference that had 378 attendees! Speakers: TOC Chairman Nick Alexander, TOC Director Gary Fenton, Greg Avioli, TOC President and CEO, and Stronach Group CEO Craig Fravel. They were joined by… Read More

On Saturday, March 14, over 100 people attended TOC’s membership teleconference! This meeting was held to update horsemen on a number of critical issues.  Speakers: TOC Chairman Nick Alexander, TOC Director Gary Fenton, Terry Lovingier who is a… Read More

SANTA ANITA PARK FEATURE Nick Alexander is a staple throughout the Southern California horse racing scene as a respected owner, breeder, and local car dealership owner that just can’t ever seem to say “no.” XBTV’s own Millie Ball… 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

By Nick Alexander Last month, I was elected by the board as its chairman replacing Mike Pegram, who stepped down after serving six years in that capacity and will remain on the board. Mike was an exceptional chairman,… Read More

  Arcadia, Calif. – At its meeting today, the board of directors of the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) unanimously elected Nick Alexander chairman. Alexander joined the board in 2013 and has served as Secretary/Treasurer since that time…. Read More