Weisbord Steps Down From Breeders’ Cup Board

Barry Weisbord has resigned from his position on the Board of Directors, the Breeders’ Cup announced Tuesday. He has been a Breeders’ Cup member since 2008 an has served on the board since 2012. Weisbord, the president and co-publisher of the Thoroughbred Daily News and Chairman of Trakus, cited increased personal and business duties as the reason for his departure. 

“The increasing need for me to travel extensively for Trakus around the world, and my desire to try to take in as much of my young daughter’s activities at home have put me in a situation where I feel I cannot devote the same level and attention to Breeders’ Cup board activities as I should,” Weisbord wrote in a letter to Breeders’ Cup President and CEO Craig Fravel. “I have all the faith in the world in the current board, and wish them all the best in carrying out their duties. I love the Breeders’ Cup and want nothing more than to see it succeed and prosper.” 

Breeders’ Cup Chairman Bill Farish stated, “”Barry has served with great distinction and dedication to the Breeders’ Cup and to our Board. He has worked tirelessly to elevate and enhance the hospitality experience at the Breeders’ Cup on an international scale for our owners and fans, helping to make our event the best that it can be. We will miss Barry’s creative energy and enthusiasm for our Championships, and wish him well in his current and future endeavors.”