May 21, 2010 Contact: Eric Wing (914) 481-8390
IMPRESSIVE TURNOUT EXPECTED AT NINTH ANNUAL TRACK SUPERINTENDENTS’ FIELD DAY, JUNE 13-15 AT BELMONT PARK
Racetracks and organizations from around the racing industry will be represented June 13-15 at the ninth annual Track Superintendents’ Field Day hosted by the NTRA at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. Attendance by racetrack representatives at the Belmont event will also contribute to fulfilling NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance requirements for safety training and continuing education.
The gathering will feature numerous discussions and demonstrations on the latest technologies affecting track maintenance, including two panel discussions featuring such speakers as noted veterinarian and UC-Davis researcher Dr. Sue Stover; track surface expert Dr. Mick Peterson of the University of Maine; Dr. Rob Holland of Pfizer Animal Health; Ed Bowen of The Jockey Club; New York Racing Association blacksmith Joe Campbell; John Seib of All Pro Horticulture; and Roch Dold, Dwight Ange and Kent Hughes representing John Deere. Other topics and features include the testing of moisture and compaction on turf courses; theory and practice of injury prevention; turf track renovations; and fertilizers and seeds. The proceedings will get underway on June 13 with a welcome from New York Racing Association President and CEO Charles Hayward.
“Everyone here at Belmont Park looks forward to hosting this important annual event,” said Glen Kozak, Director of Track Surfaces for the New York Racing Association. “I look forward to meeting with my peers from around the country and other industry experts as we discuss the latest in track surface maintenance.”
Tracks and organizations that will be represented at the June 13-15 event include Camarero Race Track Corp., Canterbury Park, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Dubai Racing Club, Fair Hill Training Center, Louisiana Downs, Hawthorne Race Course, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, Monmouth Park, the New York Racing Association, Oaklawn Park, Philadelphia Park, Plainridge Racecourse, Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Sam Houston Race Park, Santa Anita Park, Turfway Park, Woodbine and Yonkers Raceway.
Sponsors of the Track Superintendents’ Field Day include American Stalls, Arbico Organics, Horsemen Track & Equipment, John Deere, Larcom & Mitchell, NTRA, New York Racing Association, Pfizer Animal Health, Sherwin-Williams, Texsand Equestrian Services, TSTO, and UPS.
Registrations for the Track Superintendents’ Field Day can be obtained by contacting Heather Brown of the NTRA at 866-678-4289 or hbrown@ntra.com. Visit NTRAAlliance.com to review the track safety research requirements for Alliance accreditation.
The NTRA is a broad-based coalition of horse racing interests consisting of leading thoroughbred racetracks, owners, breeders, trainers, horseplayers and affiliated horse racing associations, charged with increasing the popularity of horse racing and improving economic conditions for industry participants. The NTRA has offices in Lexington, Ky., and Rye Brook, N.Y. NTRA press releases appear on the NTRA web site, NTRA.com.
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