View From the Eighth Pole: Racing And A Much-Needed Women's Movement

Marrillia got her job at Keeneland after working her way up the corporate ladder. Delgado took a lot of work and didn't set a good example for her co-workers. Jen Roytz is an advocate for second careers for off-track Thoroughbreds. The afternoon panels dealt with opportunities for the industry and industry integrity. The recurring message was that industry leadership must develop a plan to address key issues that hurt the public's perception of racing. Aftercare should be part of the business model for breeders and owners. It's time to stop relying on charities to absorb the thousands of retired horses annually.