w OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 1 • LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY THOROUGHBRED OWNER CONFERENCE 2018S Insightful Panel Social & Networking PLUS! Breeders’ Cup Discussions Opportunities Championships Featuring Industry Breeders’ Cup Draw & Reception, Your Seat is Saved ! Professionals Breakfast Marquee, Conference Wine & Dine and Kentucky Derby Museum Reception THOROUGHBRED OWNER CONFERENCE ake plans to attend the 2018 Thoroughbred Owner Conference at Churchill Downs. KEYNOTE SPEAKER MIf Thoroughbred ownership is your passion or you’re considering getting in the JON MILLER game, this is an event you don’t want to miss. During the week leading up to the Breeders’ Cup Championships, this conference is the perfect complement to one of racing’s most Jon Miller and his team exciting times of the year! at NBC Sports Group have been tremendous ambassadors for horse racing through their commitment to increase national coverage and Jon Miller President of Programming NBC implementation of effective Sports broadcast strategies that continue to grow the sport to racing enthusiasts across the globe. As president of programming, Miller oversees nearly 9,500 hours of annual programming for NBC Sports and Learn from the Experts NBC Sports Network including the Triple Crown races, This informative and insightful conference focuses solely on Thoroughbred ownership. Breeders’ Cup, NFL, NHL, French Open, Notre Dame Whether you’re thinking about getting in the game, are new to ownership or consider Football, Tour de France, IndyCar and NBC golf properties. yourself an experienced owner, the Thoroughbred Owner Conference has something to offer In total, NBC and NBCSN aired more than 30 hours of every attendee. You’ll hear from top industry business experts and advisors, owners, vets coverage in support of this year’s Kentucky Derby, and jockeys from across the country who are eager to share their perspectives Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes that culminated in a and knowledge about Thoroughbred ownership. Triple Crown victory for Justify. Network & Socialize Other successful events/shows Miller has created include The Thoroughbred Owner Conference has been designed to offer attendees personal The PNC Father/Son Challenge, National Heads-Up Poker interaction with other owners, panelists and industry insiders alike. Whether during the Championship, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, the Golf business conference break-outs, dining experiences, or from the balcony of the Breeders’ Digest U.S. Open Challenge and the National Dog Show, Cup Breakfast Marquee, you’ll have numerous opportunities to exchange contact info, ideas which has become a Thanksgiving Day tradition. and insights. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Jon Miller speak Attend the Breeders’ Cup World Championships about his interesting connection to Thoroughbred racing Conference attendees will receive, as part of their registration, reserved grandstand seating as well as his achievements in the world of television for BOTH Friday and Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup race day. It’s the hottest ticket in town so coverage of some of the most prestigious, memorable when you’re with the Thoroughbred Owner Conference, your seat is saved! moments the sport has to offer. PHOTO COURTESY HEIDI GUTMAN/NBCUNIVERSAL OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1 REGISTER NOW PROMINENT PANELISTS INDUSTRY INSIGHTSS The Business of Selection & Buying Ownership at the Sales Hear from experts in equine accounting, insurance, Discover what people who are seasoned in the Thorough- legal matters and important considerations that every bred public auction arena already know about selecting owner should be aware of whether just getting horses to purchase, important aspects about vetting in the game or interested in taking their long-term horses prior to bidding, pinhooking young horses to resell business plan to a whole new level. and conformation do’s and don’ts. 1. 4. 5. 1. Equine Accountant Jen Shah & Equine Attorney Shannon Arvin 2. Advisor Dan Rosenberg 3. Matt Delehanty Insurance 4. Consignor Katie Taylor 5. Advisor Mike Ryan 2. 3. THOROUGHBRED OWNER CONFERENCE PROMINENT PANELISTS INDUSTRY INSIGHTSS Kentucky Derby, The Vets View International Oaks & BC Winning Gain a better understanding from Racing Connections a panel of veterinarians as they present & Ownership Hear from a panel of owners and breeders the latest information on breeding, Listen to a panel of international who’ve made their way to the winner’s laminitis, throat conditions, and eye/vision representatives discuss ownership and circle. Learn about their journeys – the care for your equine athletes from the racing outside of the United States. Learn highs and lows -- and why any owner can starting gate to the winner’s circle. about acquiring foreign Thoroughbreds win these great races. to supplement your stable in the U.S. 8. 9. 6. Owner of Funny Cide Jack Knowlton 7. Airdrie Stud’s Bret Jones 8. Co-Owner of Justify Laurie Wolf 9. Veterinarian Kristina Lu 6. 7. CLICK TO REGISTER OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1 REGISTER NOW PROMINENT PANELISTS INDUSTRY INSIGHTSS State Incentive The State Thoroughbred Programs of the Industry Aftercare Many racing jurisdictions offer owner and Industry leaders give insight to topics Get details about the hottest topic breeder incentives. Panelists will provide including purses, handle, foal crops, in the industry – aftercare! Listen as details about their respective programs and aftercare, growing the fan base, equine these aftercare specialists and advocates get the viewpoint from an auction company injury database, auction trends, equine and discuss the ever changing, ever improving who’ll share how “state-breds” are viewed jockey safety initiatives and their views industry response to OTTB racehorses in the auction arena. of the future of Thoroughbred racing. looking for a second career. 1. 2. 4. 5. 1. KTA’s Chauncey Morris 2. NYTB’s Jeff Cannizzo 3. TCA’s Erin Carty 4. President NYTHA Joseph Applebaum 5. Churchill Downs Chairman Alex Rankin 6 Old Friends’ Michael Blowen 7. Breeders’ Cup 3. 6. 7. Chairman Fred Hertrich THOROUGHBRED OWNER CONFERENCE PROMINENT PANELISTS ATTEND BOTH DAYS OF BREEDERS’ INDUSTRY INSIGHTSS CUP RACING Kentucky Derby & Breeders’ Cup Registration for the Winning Jockeys 2018 Thoroughbred A panel of world-class jockeys discuss their journeys Owner Conference and memories of winning the biggest races in includes reserved Thoroughbred sports history. Hear about the unique grandstand seating* for relationship between jockeys, trainers and both days of the Breeders’ owners including what it takes to get to the Cup. Watch the drama top and stay there. unfold as the best Thor- oughbreds from around 8. 9. the globe vie for racing’s most prestigious prize. 8. Jean Cruguet, rider of Triple Crown winner In addition, there will be access to a selection of Seattle Slew 9. Mike Breeders’ Cup special events including: Smith, jockey of Triple Breeders’ Cup Crown winner Justify 10. Hall of Fame Post-Position Jockey Pat Day Draw & Recep- 11. Hall of Fame tion Jockey Chris McCarron Experience the excitement of the post-position draws for all Breeders’ 10. 11. Cup races followed by a reception where conference attendees can mingle and network with Breeders’ Cup connections. Breeders’ Cup Breakfast Marquee Enjoy a fabulous breakfast while watching the morning workouts of Breeders’ Cup contenders, trackside at Churchill Downs. OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1 REGISTER NOW 2018 CONFERENCE SCHEDULES MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 2:30pm: Conference Exhibit Area Opens 12:00 - 3:00pm: Conference Check-In Begins 3:30pm: Essentials of Ownership Pre-conference check-in will be held at the Marriott Downtown Louisville. Accounting, Legal, Insurance, Advisors, Receive your conference credentials, gift bag and ask any questions of Acquisitions & Business Plans conference staff before the official conference start on Tuesday afternoon. PANEL SPONSOR: Daily Racing Form 4:00pm: 2018 Breeders’ Cup Post-Position 5:00pm: Conference Welcome Reception Draw & Reception Enjoy an evening reception at the Kentucky Derby Museum on site at Experience the excitement of the post-position draw for the Breeders’ Cup Churchill Downs. CONFERENCE SPONSORS: Keeneland Association, Classic and Distaff as well as other races on both Championship Days. This Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, Stonestreet Farms event will be held at the Kentucky International Convention Center CONFERENCE SPONSOR: Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 7:00 - 8:00am: Breakfast at the Marriott Downtown Louisville 7:00am: Breeders’ Cup Breakfast Marquee Shuttle service to Churchill Downs available immediately following All attendees are invited to the Breeders’ Cup Breakfast Marquee tent breakfast. BREAKFAST SPONSOR: NY Thoroughbred Breeders trackside at Churchill Downs where you can take in the morning workouts SHUTTLE SPONSOR: National Steeplechase Association, including Breeders’ Cup contenders. Coolmore America CONFERENCE SPONSOR: Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC 9:00am: Welcome Remarks & Reminders 9:30am – 3:00pm: Stallion Shows in Central Kentucky 9:15am: Selecting and Buying at the Sales – Attendees interested in seeing some of Central Kentucky’s finest stallion Pinhooking, Vetting, Conformation farms will be shuttled from the Breeders’ Cup Breakfast Marquee to a PANEL SPONSOR: Gainesway selection of farms for tours and lunch. Afterwards, attendees will be 10:45am: Kentucky Derby, Oaks shuttled back to Churchill Downs for the official start of the conference. and Breeders’ Cup Winning Connections 12:00 –