Edward J. DeBartolo (at that time, the owner of Balmoral, Thistledown and Louisiana Downs) built Remington Park in Oklahoma City as a $100 million showcase for Thoroughbred racing. The inaugural race meet during the fall of 1988 was an opportunity for Oklahoma Thoroughbred horsemen to race in their home state and for horsemen from throughout the region to enjoy Oklahoma’s hospitality.
With so many of Oklahoma’s Thoroughbred horsemen having been HBPA members when racing in other states, it was logical for an affiliate to be formed. To represent everybody who races Thoroughbreds in the state, the Oklahoma Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (OKHBPA) was incorporated as a non-profit association in 1993. For local/state identification purposes, the association has added a “dba” of the Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma (TRAO). With more than 1,500 owner and owner/trainer members, the association’s mission is akin to that of the other affiliates … improve horse racing at all levels.
ARE YOU RACING THOROUGHBREDS IN OKLAHOMA BECAUSE OF INCREASED PURSES AND BREEDER AWARDS?
IF SO, YOU SHOULD SUPPORT THE STATES ELECTED THOROUGHBRED HORSEMEN’S ORGANIZATION. THE PASSAGE OF GAMING AND INCREASED PURSES AT OUR RACETRACKS ARE A DIRECT RESULT OF THE TRAO REPRESENTING YOU; THE OWNER.
THE TRAO ALSO LED THE CHARGE IN GAINING MORE FAVORABLE SHARES OF SIMULCAST REVENUE FOR OKLAHOMA THOROUGHBRED HORSEMEN. AS A RESULT, THOROUGHBRED PURSESHAVE BEEN BOLSTERED BY AN ESTIMATED $3,800,00 SINCE 2007.
ARE YOU AWARE THAT THE TRAO PROVIDES MEDICAL, EYE AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE TO OUR MEMBERS, THEIR DEPENDENTS AND THEIR TRACK EMPLOYEES WHO RACE THOROUGHBREDS IN OKLAHOMA?
THE TRAO NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT TO REMAIN EFFECTIVE. BY NOT EXECUTING THE OPT OUT FORM, YOUR MEMBERSHIP WILL CONTINUE TO ASSURE A HEALTHY AND VIABLE INDUSTRY FOR THOROUGHBRED PARTICIPANTS IN OKLAHOMA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION, CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT
(405) 427-8753 OR WWW.TRAORACING.COM
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Edward J. DeBartolo (at that time, the owner of Balmoral, Thistledown and Louisiana Downs) built Remington Park in Oklahoma City as a $100 million showcase for Thoroughbred racing. The inaugural race meet during the fall of 1988 was an opportunity for Oklahoma Thoroughbred horsemen to race in their home state and for horsemen from throughout the region to enjoy Oklahoma’s hospitality.
Phone: (405) 427-8753
Email: TRAO Office
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