Letter To The Editor: Light Up Racing Board Of Directors

[Wandering Eyes]

INSIDE A YEAR OF MOMENTUM–AND THE COLLABORATION STILL NEEDED

2025 marked a turning point for Thoroughbred racing–not because of a single initiative or organization, but because the industry began leaning more intentionally into transparency, collaboration, and proactive communication. Light Up Racing was honored to play a role in this broader movement toward truth-based storytelling, stepping in as one demonstration of what's possible when we show the public who we truly are with clarity and consistency.

The attached 2025 Impact Report provides a clear picture of that shift–the measurable momentum, the reach, and the growing appetite for honest, evidence-based communication across the sport.

This work is not about numbers; it's about credibility. This year, racing fans, industry professionals, and general sports audiences engaged with LUR content in ways that were substantive, inquisitive and often transformative. They asked questions, challenged assumptions, and–most importantlyresponded to clear, accessible, science-grounded information. The sport's story resonates when we tell it honestly, without spin, and with the courage to meet questions head-on.

As we look to 2026, the mandate is clear: bold action, not passive defense. The future of racing depends on our willingness to own our story, to communicate with transparency and consistency, and to do so collaboratively and in coordinated partnership across all leading industry organizations. When we align our voices and lead with fact, empathy, and unity, we strengthen both public confidence and internal cohesion.

But we cannot do this alone.

This year's progress was made possible because donors, leaders, and organizations across the sport stepped forward–not just with belief, but with action. They recognized that modern communication is a responsibility, not a luxury. That public confidence is earned through consistency, clarity and collective effort. And that racing's best path forward is one we build together.

We enter 2026 with gratitude, resolve, and a shared commitment: More connection. More education. More impact.

The momentum is real, and the need is urgent. We invite every corner of the industry to join us–to partner, collaborate, and elevate the story of Thoroughbred racing with transparency, honesty, and pride.

Respectfully submitted,

The Light Up Racing Board of Directors

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