Dr. J. David “Doc” Richardson Community Award

Edited Press Release The Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (TIEA) marked its 10-year anniversary in North America on Oct. 21 in Lexington, Kentucky by once again honoring and awarding the individuals that make the Thoroughbred industry the unique and special industry it is.  Winners were announced in a total of seven categories with a total of $122,000 awarded. Scott Hazelton, FanDuel TV analyst, served as the master of ceremonies. Joe Clancy, publisher and co-owner of the Saratoga Special, and this year's judging panels chair, said, "I commented earlier in July the...

Nancy LaSala, who has served as president of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund since its establishment in 2006, has announced her retirement and has stepped down from the PDJF board. "On behalf of the entire PDJF Board, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Nancy LaSala for her dedication and service to the Fund and our recipients," said Chairman William J. Punk, Jr. "Her vision, unwavering commitment, and tireless efforts have been instrumental in what we've become and the support we provide our fallen riders. While she will...

Nominations for the 2023 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards are open and will continue through Sunday, July 16. Held in America for the first time in 2016, the TIEA awards are sponsored by Godolphin in association with The Jockey Club, the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protection Association, the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, and the Breeders' Cup. Godolphin also sponsors equivalent awards in Ireland, Australia, Great Britain, and France. Cash prizes totaling $122,000 will be awarded to winners and two finalists in a total of seven categories. In addition, runners-up will...