2017 Thoroughbred Owner Conference October 30 - November 1 Del Mar, California Register Now

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2017 THOROUGHBRED OWNER CONFERENCE OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 1 DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA REGISTER NOW

Insightful Panel Discussions Featuring Industry Professionals Social & Networking Opportunities With Owners, Panelists & Industry Insiders Plus! Your Seat is Saved for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships Keynote Speaker Jeff Fager Insightful Panel Discussions Jeff Fager, award-winning executive producer of CBS News’ 60 Minutes Featuring Industry Professionals and a Thoroughbred owner, will deliver the Keynote Address at this Social & Networking Opportunities year’s conference. With Owners, Panelists & Industry Insiders With Fager at the helm over the past 14 years, 60 Minutes has maintained Plus! Your Seat is Saved for the its status as the most watched news Breeders’ Cup World Championships program in America. Fager became interested in horse racing through his father, Dr. Charles Fager, a ake plans to attend the 2017 Thoroughbred Owner Conference Boston-based neurosurgeon credited with saving the in Del Mar, California. If Thoroughbred ownership is your passion life of trainer John Nerud in 1965. Nerud then honored or you’re considering getting in the game, this is an event you Dr. Fager by bestowing his name upon a racehorse. Dr. don’t want to miss. During the week leading up to the Breeders’ Fager, the Thoroughbred, went on to become the only MCup World Championships, this conference is the perfect complement to one of horse ever to win four different championship awards racing’s most exciting times of the year! in the same year (1968) earning Horse of the Year, Learn from the Experts Champion Older Horse, Whether considering Thoroughbred ownership, new to the game, or an Champion Turf Horse and experienced owner, the Thoroughbred Owner Conference has something Champion Sprinter. Jeff to offer every attendee. You’ll hear from top industry trainers, vets, business Fager currently owns and experts and advisors, and owners from across the country who are eager to co-owns Thoroughbred share their perspectives and knowledge about Thoroughbred ownership. racehorses in New York and Ireland. He has Network & Socialize campaigned the stakes The conference has been designed to offer attendees personal interaction with runners Miss Melinda and other owners, panelists and industry insiders alike. Whether during the business Final Chapter. Jeff Fager conference breakouts, dining experiences, a race day at Del Mar or from the CBS News, Author and Don’t miss the Thoroughbred Owner balcony of the Breeders’ Cup Breakfast Marquee, you’ll have numerous opportu- opportunity to hear Jeff nities to exchange contact info, ideas and insights. Fager speak about his interesting connection to Thor- Attend the Breeders’ Cup World Championships oughbred racing (as an enthusiastic fan and owner) Conference attendees will receive, as part of their registration, reserved grand- as well as his achievements in the world of television stand seating for BOTH Friday and Saturday Breeders’ Cup race days. It’s the news and now as author of 50 Years of 60 Minutes slated for release in the fall of 2017. hottest ticket in town and when you’re with the Thoroughbred Owner Confer- ence, your seat is saved! PROMINENT PANELISTS INDUSTRY Ownership: Early Success and INSIGHTS Staying the Course Our panelists will share with you their early successes, their paths to victory, getting through the lean times and what it takes to maintain the passion and the mindset to stay the course year after year.

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1. Owner John Amerman; 2. Owner Sol Kumin REGISTER NOW

Breeding to Win Trainers & Jockeys The Influence of Women From pedigrees to nicks, & Agents...Oh My! in Thoroughbred Racing inbreeding to conformation, public Perhaps the most unique and under- A dynamic panel of women auctions to private sales — all play stated relationship in the business is involved in Thoroughbred racing an important role in breeding that of the jockey, the jockey’s agent from a variety of perspectives will decisions that owners and and the trainer. Learn more about share their journeys, successes, their teams make. what it takes to get from the stall to breakthroughs and contributions. the starting gate to the winner’s circle.

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3. Owner and Breeder John Phillips; 4. Trainer Tim Yakteen; 5. Jockey Chantal Sutherland; 6. Owner Maggi Moss REGISTER NOW

Ownership through The Claiming Game The Business of Partnerships, Syndicates Owners and trainers discuss the Ownership and Racing Clubs upsides, pitfalls, ins and outs as Hear experts in equine accounting, insur- Panel members will discuss a variety of well as strategies to consider when ance and legal matters discuss important ownership options including partner- it comes to claiming Thoroughbred considerations that every owner should be ships, syndicates and clubs, each having racehorses. aware of whether just getting in the game its own distinct advantage for owners of or interested in taking their long-term busi- every level. ness plan to a whole new level.

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1. Owner and Racing Partnership Founder Anna Seitz; 2. Owner and Racing Syndicate Founder Gary Fenton; 3. Owner and Breeder Ken Ramsey; 4. Equine Accountant Jen Shah; 5. Equine Attorney Shannon Arvin ATTEND BOTH DAYS OF BREEDERS’ Veterinarian CUP RACING View From proper nutrition and exercise, Accommodations surgery options and layup considerations, for Breeders’ Cup you’ll hear how equine care and responsibility to these equine athletes Registration for the 2017 are essential. Thoroughbred Owner Conference includes reserved grandstand seating for both days of the Breeders’ Cup. 6. 7. Watch the drama unfold as the best Thoroughbreds from around the globe vie for racing’s most prestigious prize. In addition, attendees have access to a selection of Breeders’ Cup special events, including:

Breeders’ Cup Post-Position Draw Experience the excitement of the post-position draws for both the Breeders’ Cup Distaff and Classic followed by a reception beachside.

Breeders’ Cup Breakfast Marquee Enjoy a fabulous breakfast while watching morning workouts at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.

6. and 7. Veterinarians and Equine Surgeons Dr. Larry Bramlage and Dr. Dwayne Rodgerson 2017 Monday, Oct 30 SCHEDULE 11:30am • Conference Check-In and Exhibit Area Opens Begin arriving at the Del Mar Hilton to receive your conference credentials, gift bag and Breeders’ Cup tickets. After checking in please visit our exhibitors and enjoy an afternoon snack prior to our first panel. BEVERAGE & SNACK SPONSOR: The National HBPA

12:30pm • Accounting & Legal Presentation Presenters: Jen Shah (accountant), Shannon Arvin (attorney). Handouts provided. (Q & A to follow)

1:50pm • Partnerships, Syndicates & Racing Clubs Panelists: Anna Seitz, Gary Fenton and Gary Palmisano (Q & A to follow) PANEL SPONSOR: WinStar Farm

3:45pm • Breeders’ Cup Draw Draw for the Breeders’ Cup Distaff and Classic will take place beachside at Powerhouse Park with reception to follow. SPONSOR: Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC

Tuesday, Oct 31 7:00am • Trackside Breakfast Marquee All attendees are invited to the Breeders’ Cup Breakfast Marquee, trackside at Del Mar. SPONSOR: Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC

9:10am • Ownership: Early Success and Staying the Course Panelists: John Amerman, Jaime Roth, Sol Kumin and Arnold Zetcher (Q & A to follow) PANEL SPONSOR: Spendthrift Farm REGISTER NOW

10:30am • Breeding to Win: Planning Your Matings, Pedigrees & Conformations Panelists: Alex Solis II, David Ingordo, John Harris, John Phillips (Q & A to follow) PANEL SPONSOR: Taylor Made Farm

12:00Noon • Lunch LUNCH SPONSOR: New York Thoroughbred Breeders 10:00am • The Claiming Game 1:30pm • Keynote Address Panelists: Robb Levininsky, Ken Ramsey Jeff Fager, award-winning executive producer of CBS and Peter MIller (Q & A to follow) News’ 60 Minutes and Thoroughbred owner 11:30am • Veterinarians Presentation 2:35pm • The Influence of Women Presenters: Dr. Larry Bramlage and Dr. Dwayne in Thoroughbred Racing Rodgerson. Handouts provided. (Q & A to follow) Panelists: Donna Barton Brothers, Madeline Auerbach PANEL SPONSOR: Daily Racing Form and Maggi Moss (Q & A to follow) 1:00pm • Afternoon of Racing & Lunch PANEL SPONSOR: Adena Springs Enjoy lunch and an afternoon of live racing at beautiful 4:15pm • Trainers & Jockeys Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Panelists: Chantal Sutherland, Tommy Ball, Alex Solis, Lunch Sponsors: California Thoroughbred Trainers, Dallas Stewart and Tim Yakteen (Q & A to follow) Harris Farms PANEL SPONSOR: Coolmore America

7:00pm • Conference Dinner at Del Mar Hilton Thursday, Nov 2 Featuring guest speaker Laura Hillenbrand, New York Free day Times best-selling author of Seabiscuit: An American Enjoy the sights, sounds, and surf of the Del Mar area. Legend and Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption. CONFERENCE SPONSORS: Bessemer Trust, Thoroughbred Daily News, Stonestreet Farm Friday, Nov 3 & Saturday, Nov 4 11:00am • Breeders’ Cup Racing World Championship racing at Del Mar Thoroughbred Wednesday, Nov 1 Club. 9:00am • Journalists & Turf Writers: Get the Inside Scoop The aforementioned panelists, speakers and Panelists: Randy Moss, Caton Bredar, Jay Privman, moderators are scheduled to appear at the time of this Lenny Shulman and Steve Sherack (Q & A to follow) flip book’s production & printing. Thank you. PANEL SPONSOR: Merchant International, LTD Journalists & Turf Writers: IT’S ALL Get the Inside Scoop Hear the behind-the-scenes scoop and ABOUT THE sagas of real-life Thoroughbreds, their owners and their fans from the men and women in the EXCITEMENT media who bring these stories to life.

Jay Privman Randy Moss

Steve Sherack Caton Bredar Lenny Shulman

Reception and Dinner at Del Mar Hilton Cap off the conference day with a relaxing reception and dinner. Special guest speaker Laura Hillenbrand will join attendees where socializing and networking Author opportunities abound. Laura Hillenbrand 1. 2.

See OwnerView.com for Registration Details: 3. Full Registration Access to ALL OWNER CONFERENCE EVENTS Social Events Only Registration Access to Owner Conference SOCIAL EVENTS ONLY On behalf of the Breeders’ Cup, you will receive one grandstand reserved seating ticket as part of your Thoroughbred Owner Conference registration for both Breeders’ Cup World Championship race days. 4. 5.

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Speakers and celebrities from past Conferences: 1. Eddie Olczyk; 2. Janet and Jim Rome; 3. Penny Chenery and Tom Durkin; 4. Gary Player; 5. Ahmed Zayat and Ken Ramsey; 6. Mike Smith and Gary Stevens; 7. Nick Clooney All race-related photos courtesy of Breeders’ Cup/Eclipsesportswire.com © REGISTER NOW

Any questions about the conference, please contact Gary Falter (859) 224-2803 or [email protected]