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NTRA The NTRA is charged with increasing the popularity of horse racing and improving the economic conditions for industry participants.

Launched in 1998, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) is a not-for-profit, membership-based trade association for the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry. NTRA membership is broadly defined and consists of leading Thoroughbred racetracks, owners, breeders, trainers, horseplayers, veterinarians, jockeys, wagering service providers, and affiliated horse racing associations. The

NTRA is served by a Board of Directors that is compromised of representatives from member racetracks and horsemen, including owners and breeders.

No. 1 Golden Tempo Prepares to Battle No. 2 Renegade and other Top 3-Year-Olds in Saturday’s Belmont Stakes (G1)https://...
06/02/2026

No. 1 Golden Tempo Prepares to Battle No. 2 Renegade and other Top 3-Year-Olds in Saturday’s Belmont Stakes (G1)
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Today in Thoroughbred Racing History, May 24, 1905: Harry Payne Whitney's Tanya became the second filly to win the Belmo...
05/24/2026

Today in Thoroughbred Racing History, May 24, 1905: Harry Payne Whitney's Tanya became the second filly to win the Belmont Stakes. Ruthless was the first filly to win the Belmont, in 1867, and Rags to Riches accomplished the feat in 2007. Whitney also won the Kentucky Derby with a filly, Regret, in 1915.

Napoleon Solo Wins Preakness Stakes (G1) and Moves to No. 3 in NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Pollhttps://bit.ly/4eVWQdM
05/19/2026

Napoleon Solo Wins Preakness Stakes (G1) and Moves to No. 3 in NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll
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05/16/2026

Today in Thoroughbred Racing History, May 16, 2009: Rachel Alexandra became just the fifth filly to win the Preakness Stakes, and the first since Nellie Morse in 1924. Rachel Alexandra held off the late rush of Kentucky Derby victor Mine That Bird to secure the win.

Today in Thoroughbred Racing History, May 12, 1909: The Preakness Stakes was held in Maryland after 16 runnings in New Y...
05/12/2026

Today in Thoroughbred Racing History, May 12, 1909: The Preakness Stakes was held in Maryland after 16 runnings in New York. As part of the celebration that marked the return of the Preakness, the colors of the race's winner were painted onto the ornamental weathervane at Pimlico Race Course for the first time.

Undefeated Taj Mahal Looks for Preakness Stakes (G1) Success and Improved Position in NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Pollhttps://bi...
05/12/2026

Undefeated Taj Mahal Looks for Preakness Stakes (G1) Success and Improved Position in NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll
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Today in Thoroughbred Racing History, May 6, 1933: In the "fighting finish" to the Kentucky Derby-before the advent of p...
05/06/2026

Today in Thoroughbred Racing History, May 6, 1933: In the "fighting finish" to the Kentucky Derby-before the advent of photo-finish cameras and video patrol-jockey Don Meade on Brokers Tip, and Herb Fisher, on Head Play, pushed, hit, tugged and jostled each other to the finish line at Churchill Downs. Brokers Tip was declared the winner, by a margin of two or three inches.

Kentucky Derby (G1) Winner Golden Tempo is the New No 1 in NTRA Top Three-Year-Old Pollhttps://bit.ly/3Po3zml
05/05/2026

Kentucky Derby (G1) Winner Golden Tempo is the New No 1 in NTRA Top Three-Year-Old Poll
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Today in Thoroughbred Racing History, May 2, 1970: Diane Crump became the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky De...
05/02/2026

Today in Thoroughbred Racing History, May 2, 1970: Diane Crump became the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby. Her mount, Fathom, finished 15th in a field of 17.

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