Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted November 1, 2018 Journalists Share Posted November 1, 2018 The fifth Thoroughbred Owner Conference, held in Louisville in conjunction with Breeders’ Cup week at Churchill Downs, concluded Thursday with presentations on the state of the Thoroughbred industry, aftercare, a panel of Kentucky Derby and Breeders’ Cup-winning jockeys, and resources for owners. Topics covered during the first two days of the conference included business planning, sales, veterinary issues, sports wagering, and state incentive programs. Approximately 250 people attended the three-day event, including both longtime horse owners and new or prospective owners. The event’s keynote address was delivered by Jon Miller, the president of programming for NBC Sports. “NBC Sports’ legacy is in storytelling,” Miller said. “There is nothing more iconic in sports than horse racing. It opens itself up to stories, and we have great storytellers.” The conference coincided with many of the main events on Breeders’ Cup week, including the post position draw. “We were thrilled to bring this year’s Owner Conference to historic Churchill Downs and enable our attendees to learn about ownership at the site of one of the most famous racetracks in the world,” said Gary Falter, project manager for OwnerView, which co-hosts the event. “We appreciate the support of Churchill Downs and Breeders’ Cup and hope that one of our new owners will one day end up in the Churchill Downs’ winner’s circle on Derby or Breeders’ Cup day.” A video replay of all panels at the conference will be available at ownerview.com within the next week. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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