By Alex Waldrop, President and CEO of the NTRA Zenyatta's magnificent performance in this year's BC Classic has done exactly what I (and plenty of others, I'm sure) predicted back in September -- it has...
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By Alex Waldrop, President and CEO of the NTRA Breeders' Cup 2009 was outstanding. Competitive from top to bottom. Inclusive of many of the best horses from around the world. Maddeningly hard to predict...
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By Alex Waldrop, President and CEO of the NTRA Betfair, the London-based online wagering juggernaut that purchased TVG earlier this year, is making further inroads into North American racing. Breeders...
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By Alex Waldrop, President and CEO of the NTRA This week, it was my pleasure to speak to a very passionate, engaging (and some might say courageous) group of young men and women who make their living in...
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By Alex Waldrop, President and CEO of the NTRA Last week I told you I would be speaking to marketers from across the country at the NTRA's Marketing Summit in Las Vegas. I asked for your ideas and you...
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By Alex Waldrop, President and CEO of the NTRA A new feature you will now find on ntra.com - with a direct link right off our home page - is our Breeders' Cup Divisional Blogs section. We have 15 individual...
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By Alex Waldrop, President and CEO of the NTRA Rachel Alexandra has waged a truly historic campaign this year, and we're not halfway through September. The marvelous 3-year-old filly has taken on the best...
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Last Friday night, Animal Planet rolled out the season premiere of its high energy show "Jockeys" to critical and industry acclaim. http://nypostguide.com/seven/08212009/tv/jockeys_is_unexpected_trifecta_of_realit_185524...
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By Alex Waldrop, President and CEO of the NTRA What do the Thoroughbred industry - including horseplayers - and the Obama administration have in common? At least one thing. We both need a stimulus package...
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By Alex Waldrop, President and CEO of the NTRA First, I want to thank everyone who responded to my last blog entitled " Strategic Thinking ." The overwhelming response I received from so many of you speaks...
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