Thoroughbred Racing Associations

Thoroughbred Racing Associations
IndustryHorse racing
Founded1942
FounderAlfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Jr.
Headquarters
Cecil County, Maryland
,
United States
Websitethoroughbredracingassociations.com

The Thoroughbred Racing Associations of North America, Inc., or simply Thoroughbred Racing Associations (TRA), is the name of an American nonprofit organization which advocates for thoroughbred racing in the United States.[1]

History

The Thoroughbred Racing Associations formed in 1942 as the United States' entry into World War II created a potential halt to horse racing in the country, Alfred G. Vanderbilt Jr. began to develop the formation of a commission of racetracks.[2] At the time, Vanderbilt was the president of Pimlico and Belmont Park.[2] The TRA's first conference was held in Chicago, on March 19, 1942.[2]

In 1946, the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau (TRPB), a subsidiary of the TRA was founded.[3][4]

In 1971, the TRA established the Eclipse Awards.[5] Equibase, a partnership between subsidiaries of the TRA and the Jockey Club was founded in 1990.[2][4]

Headquartered in Cecil County, Maryland,[5] the TRA acts as both a governing body and lobbying group.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Thoroughbred Racing Associations of North America – Company Profile". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "Horce Racing Industry Resources". US Racing. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Shottenkirk, Jerry (August 28, 1988). "The TRA Assures Fair and Square Racing". The Oklahoman. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "About". Thoroughbred Racing Associations. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Maryland's Own Monday: Thoroughbred Racing Associations of North America". Maryland Sports Commission. November 27, 2017. Retrieved August 21, 2024.