Amy Brin

Light Up Racing, a program launched in 2024 meant to address issues in the sport head on through conversation, will cease operations following this year's Breeders' Cup at Keeneland, the organization announced Tuesday. In a letter submitted by Light Up Racing's interim executive director Amy Brin, the program reflects back on what was built and how messaging can be disseminated in the future, saying, "From the beginning, the work was based on a simple principle: confidence in the sport cannot be manufactured through messaging; it has to be earned through...

'Winning Strategies', a three-part professional development series created to support women navigating leadership, communication, and decision-making in today's Thoroughbred industry, will be offered by the Horse Racing Women's Association (HRWA) in three virtual sessions over the next three months. The sessions, each 90 minutes long, are available to HRWA members exclusively and center on practical leadership tools and peer connections. Session one is entitled 'Claiming the Reins--Leading With Confidence' and is set for Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific Time. Session Two, 'Voices Unbridled--Boundaries, Balance and Growth'...

Following its launch phase in the U.S. in April, 2024, Light Up Racing will launch Phase 2 of its program, which includes further website development and new personnel, the organizers announced in a press release Sunday, "The initial phase highlighted the crucial need for transparency and effective communication within the racing industry, with millions turning to LUR for reliable updates and insights," the company said in the release. "LUR is ready to build on this success, driving further innovation and progress in the months ahead. During Phase 1, Light Up...