Thomas Meis

It's a piece of legislation not introduced yet, but that didn't stop two industry leaders from discussing at last week's racing symposium in Arizona a proposed immigration change that could alter the way the sport's workforce seeks employment here legally. At the symposium, Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) CEO Lisa Lazarus reportedly discussed a plan to expand P Visas to include equine workers with a built-in funding mechanism for the organization, according to BloodHorse. Currently, the backstretch workforce falls under the umbrella of the Fair Labor Standards Act, limiting...

Thomas Meis and Mallory Baker will be joining the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA)'s Washington, D.C. office, and Steve Driskill will be promoted to Vice President of NTRA Advantage-Equine Discounts. Driskill has been a member of the Advantage team since its inception in 2002. He replaces Fritz Widaman, who has joined the new Maryland Jockey Club. Driskill started his career in horse racing at Remington Park. Baker joins the NTRA's Washington, D.C. office in the newly created position of Horse PAC® coordinator. Previously, she's worked as an associate for The...