September 1 Update on Texas Racing Commission Closure
Dear TTA Members: There were a lot of stories, rumors and misinformation yesterday, concerning the situation with the funding of the Texas Racing Commission. The only facts which can be […]
News and Notes for August 28, 2015
HISTORICAL RACE WAGERING RULES STILL IN PLACE , FUNDING QUESTIONABLE Despite the threat of losing funding from the state, the Texas Racing Commission kept in place regulations it adopted earlier […]
Racing Commission Votes to Keep Historical Racing
Austin American-Statesman: Racing commission votes to keep historical racing, risks own funding The Texas Racing Commission snubbed a powerful state senator and risked closure with a vote Tuesday that will […]
TTA Issues Statement on Historical Racing
The Texas Thoroughbred Association (TTA), which represents more than 1,100 racehorse owners and breeders in the state, strongly opposes the measure published in the Texas Register seeking to repeal previously […]
Reminder: August 1st Deadlines
Stallion Accreditation and Admin Fee Deadline: In order to receive Stallion Awards on foals conceived during the 2015 breeding season, a stallion must be accredited and his annual administrative fee […]
News and Notes for July 9, 2015
STARS OF TEXAS DAY AT LONE STAR PARK On Saturday, July 11, Lone Star Park will host Stars of Texas Day featuring two $100,000 stakes and two $50,000 stakes. Fasig-Tipton […]
Grade I Winner Congaree to Stand at Lane’s End Texas
Congaree, a multiple Grade 1 winner and accomplished stallion, will stand the 2016 breeding season at William S. Farish’s Lane’s End Texas near Hempstead. Farm Manager Danny Shifflett said the […]
News and Notes for June 12, 2015
ACCREDITED TEXAS-BREDS IN STAKES ACTION THIS WEEKEND David L. Davis’ homebred A M Milky Way (Elusive Bluff – Actress E) will take on eight foes in the $40,000 Paul Bunyan […]
News and Notes for June 5, 2015
PROMISE ME SILVER READY FOR ACORN STAKES Robert Luttrell’s unbeaten Accredited Texas-bred filly Promise Me Silver (Silver City – Uno Mas Promesa) — 1 1/4-length winner of the Eight Belles […]
June 1 Accreditation Deadline!!!
IMPORTANT DEADLINE The deadline to accredit foals of 2014 at the $75 member rate is TODAY!! You must have a postmark date, fax or email timestamp no later than midnight […]