Ogden Phipps II Appointed to NYRA Board

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Ogden Phipps II has been appointed to the New York Racing Association Board of directors effective Apr. 4, filling the seat made vacant by the resignation of Bobby Flay. Flay, a celebrity chef and prominent horse owner and breeder who has campaigned the likes of Grade I winners Creator, Her Smile and More Than Real, was appointed to the NYRA Board of Directors in 2012.

“The NYRA Board of Directors extends its profound appreciation to Bobby Flay for his many years of service to the NYRA Board,” said Michael Del Giudice, Chairman of the NYRA Board. “Through his focus on the integrity of the sport, and willingness to speak to the concerns of the next generation of racing fans, Bobby has distinguished himself as an ambassador for the sport. We wish him all the best.”

Mr. Phipps, son of the late former NYRA Chairman and The Jockey Club President Ogden Mills “Dinny” Phipps, hails from one of the most prominent racing and breeding families in American history. A fourth-generation horseman, the 40-year-old co-owns and manages Phipps Stable, and is a co-founding partner of the New York City-based private equity firm Snow Phipps. He serves on a number of corporate boards, and is a trustee of the Bessemer Trust, Bessemer Securities, Wake Forest University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

“Our family has always felt so fortunate to have enjoyed a long history with the New York Racing Association,” said Ogden Phipps II. “NYRA plays a central role in driving the future of horse racing, and sets the industry example when it comes to constantly improving both the guest experience and quality of racing. I’m honored to be able to add my voice to this accomplished board and to play a direct role in bettering a sport that means so much to so many people.”

Del Guidice added, “Few families have contributed more to the fabric and history of thoroughbred racing in New York and throughout the country than the Phipps family,” added Del Giudice. “Ogden Phipps II carries on that legacy through his passion for breeding and racing, commitment to the Phipps Stable and appreciation for NYRA’s history and vision moving forward. We are pleased to welcome him to the NYRA Board and look forward to his contributions in the years to come.”

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