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The Offical Profile of the Iowa HBPA representing Thoroughbred Owners and Trainers who race at Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino

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CLAIMING CROWN SHOWCASE DAY IS AUGUST 21 Colonial Downs Racetrack! Don’t miss the opportunity to earn an automatic entry into the respective race for the top two finishers in each division of the Claiming Crown to be run November 15 Churchill Downs. There are no nominations or starter

CLAIMING CROWN SHOWCASE DAY IS  AUGUST 21 <a href="/ColonialDowns/">Colonial Downs Racetrack</a>!

Don’t miss the opportunity to earn an automatic entry into the respective race for the top two finishers in each division of the Claiming Crown to be run November 15 <a href="/ChurchillDowns/">Churchill Downs</a>. There are no nominations or starter
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ATTENTION-Due to extreme heat & humidity, we are moving today’s post time to 7:00 CT. The health & safety of our jockeys & equine athletes is our highest priority. In addition, we are canceling races tomorrow and we are running that card on Thursday, 7/31. Post Time TBD.

ATTENTION-Due to extreme heat &amp; humidity, we are moving today’s post time to 7:00 CT.  The health &amp; safety of our jockeys &amp; equine athletes is our highest priority.  In addition, we are canceling races tomorrow and we are running that card on Thursday, 7/31.  Post Time TBD.
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Our great IA HBPA & Iowa Thoroughbred Owners Association are hosting a lunch today for all the backside workers. Thank you for all you do!

Our great <a href="/IowaHBPA/">IA HBPA</a> &amp; Iowa Thoroughbred Owners Association are hosting a lunch today for all the backside workers.  Thank you for all you do!
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CLAIMING CROWN DEADLINE REMINDER: Don’t miss the OCTOBER 25 DEADLINE to make your horses eligible for the $1.1 million Claiming Crown Nov 15 at #ChurchillDowns. Info ➡️ rgrp.pro/5vUYiEf TOBA

CLAIMING CROWN DEADLINE REMINDER: Don’t miss the OCTOBER 25 DEADLINE to make your horses eligible for the $1.1 million Claiming Crown Nov 15 at #ChurchillDowns. Info ➡️ rgrp.pro/5vUYiEf
<a href="/TOBAhorses/">TOBA</a>
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The October 2025 issue of BloodHorse magazine features an excellent article about the history, future and importance of the Claiming Crown, which will be renewed for the 26th time on November 15 Churchill Downs. To read the full article by Alicia Hughes, go to

The October 2025 issue of <a href="/BloodHorse/">BloodHorse</a> magazine features an excellent article about the history, future and importance of the Claiming Crown, which will be renewed for the 26th time on November 15 <a href="/ChurchillDowns/">Churchill Downs</a>.

To read the full article by Alicia Hughes, go to
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Horsemen: Don't get shut out! Deadline is this Saturday (Oct. 25) to request eligibility for a horse(s) to run in a #ClaimingCrown race Nov. 15 at Churchill Downs. TOBA KyHBPA Eligibility Request Form 👇 claimingcrown.com/wp-content/upl…

Horsemen: Don't get shut out! Deadline is this Saturday (Oct. 25) to request eligibility for a horse(s) to run in a #ClaimingCrown race Nov. 15 at <a href="/ChurchillDowns/">Churchill Downs</a>. <a href="/TOBAhorses/">TOBA</a> <a href="/KyHBPA/">KyHBPA</a> 
Eligibility Request Form  👇
claimingcrown.com/wp-content/upl…
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Horsemen: You can find pps for all eligible to run in Nov. 15 #ClaimingCrown at Churchill Downs at this link ➡️claimingcrown.com/forms/ You can still make horse eligible for $1,250 at entry Nov. 8. #ClaimToFame KyHBPA TOBA Gary Palmisano Kevin Kerstein HRRN Indiana HBPA

Horsemen: You can find pps for all eligible to run in Nov. 15 #ClaimingCrown at <a href="/ChurchillDowns/">Churchill Downs</a> at this link ➡️claimingcrown.com/forms/
You can still make horse eligible for $1,250 at entry Nov. 8. #ClaimToFame
<a href="/KyHBPA/">KyHBPA</a> <a href="/TOBAhorses/">TOBA</a> <a href="/garypaljr/">Gary Palmisano</a> <a href="/HorseRacingKK/">Kevin Kerstein</a> <a href="/HRRN/">HRRN</a> <a href="/IndianaHBPA/">Indiana HBPA</a>
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.TwinSpires Racing 🏇 is hosting a special $500 Churchill Downs Claiming Crown NHC Qualifier on November 15 with two NHC seats guaranteed! Get more info at twinspires.com/bet/tournament… And play the feeder contest on October 30 at twinspires.com/bet/tournament…

.<a href="/TwinSpires/">TwinSpires Racing 🏇</a> is hosting a special $500 <a href="/ChurchillDowns/">Churchill Downs</a> Claiming Crown NHC Qualifier on November 15 with two NHC seats guaranteed! 

Get more info at twinspires.com/bet/tournament…

And play the feeder contest on October 30 at twinspires.com/bet/tournament…
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.Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint winner Shisospicy shows tbred industry's massive ecosystem. Dam Mischief Galore is Ky-bred, 2nd dam IA-bred, 3rd dam ON-bred. Shisospicy, dam & sire Mitole all OBSSales grads. Spicy: 7 tracks/9 starts, inc #GulfstreamPark, Ascot Racecourse.

.<a href="/BreedersCup/">Breeders' Cup</a> Turf Sprint winner Shisospicy shows tbred industry's massive ecosystem. Dam Mischief Galore is Ky-bred, 2nd dam IA-bred, 3rd dam ON-bred. Shisospicy, dam &amp; sire Mitole all <a href="/OBSSales/">OBSSales</a> grads. Spicy: 7 tracks/9 starts, inc #GulfstreamPark, <a href="/Ascot/">Ascot Racecourse</a>.
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Very proud of my client IA HBPA for filing a lawsuit against the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission for adopting ‘26 race dates Prairie Meadows without horsemen approval. This step violates statute; I hope the court agrees so a better calendar with horsemen approval can be

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Happy Strike: Worth the trouble. Strong-headed gelding comes into $200K #ClaimingCrown Jewel at #ChurchillDowns off 4 straight Prairie Meadows wins. #FromClaimToFame @NationalHBPA TOBA TwinSpires Racing 🏇 FanDuel Racing IA HBPA ARHBPA Oaklawn Hot Springs youtu.be/B9M1e3WRM-8?si…

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Our IA HBPA ED Jon Moss returns to alma mater to speak on U of A Race Track Industry Program panel. In praising Stable Recovery & keynote speaker Frank Taylor for their great work, Jon Moss gave shout-out to our affiliates for decades of benevolence work. “It takes an entire community to do these

Our <a href="/IowaHBPA/">IA HBPA</a> ED Jon Moss returns to alma mater to speak on <a href="/UA_RTIP/">U of A Race Track Industry Program</a> panel. In praising <a href="/StableRecovery1/">Stable Recovery</a> &amp; keynote speaker Frank Taylor for their great work, <a href="/Erebus80/">Jon Moss</a> gave shout-out to our affiliates for decades of benevolence work. “It takes an entire community to do these
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.IA HBPA ED Jon Moss (Jon Moss) at U of A Race Track Industry Program on IA being 1st state to pass racino legislation: “Others have taken this model and improved upon it, been very successful. I use PA as an example. We are continuing to look at these different models that come along.’ He notes Iowa

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.IA HBPA ED Jon Moss on bringing in @Damon_Thayer & Corey Johnsen as consultants for creating vision for better & stronger Iowa industry. “Right now we’re in a little bit of a crossroads,” he said, adding, ‘We’re hoping to bring some of that KY magic over to IA and maybe

.<a href="/IowaHBPA/">IA HBPA</a> ED <a href="/Erebus80/">Jon Moss</a> on bringing in @Damon_Thayer &amp; Corey Johnsen as consultants for creating vision for better &amp; stronger Iowa industry. “Right now we’re in a little bit of a crossroads,” he said, adding, ‘We’re hoping to bring some of that KY magic over to IA and maybe
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.IA HBPA ED Jon Moss on U of A Race Track Industry Program panel on reinventing racing's biz model: “We have different models. I guess it really comes down to this: Everything is specific to your area, your region, your state, your country. You have to have the knowledge. I really want to emphasize what

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We ask FTC to delete or reduce @HISA_US's $3M in 2026 budget for legal fees that duplicate DOJ filings, oral arguments. 'Every single hour billed at those rates is more than many IA trainers & jockeys earn in an entire week' RT if you're outraged! nationalhbpa.com/iowa-hbpa-call…

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The Winter issue of The Horsemen’s Journal is now online at bit.ly/HJWinter25. Features in the issue include: *Firm Footing Perfect weather, big fields and close finishes contribute to a successful 27th Claiming Crown. Double Your Money, Ashima and Echo Lane were among

The Winter issue of The Horsemen’s Journal is now online at bit.ly/HJWinter25.

Features in the issue include:

*Firm Footing
Perfect weather, big fields and close finishes contribute to a successful 27th Claiming Crown. Double Your Money, Ashima and Echo Lane were among
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Surprsinglyperfect, a gelding with 100 career starts who had seven wins last year Turf Paradise and Emerald Downs as an 11-year-old, has been named the National HBPA’s 2025 National Claiming Horse of the Year. Read more at nationalhbpa.com/national-claim… 📸Coady Media/Shawn Coady

Surprsinglyperfect, a gelding with 100 career starts who had seven wins last year <a href="/turf_paradise/">Turf Paradise</a> and <a href="/EmeraldDowns/">Emerald Downs</a> as an 11-year-old, has been named the National HBPA’s 2025 National Claiming Horse of the Year.

Read more at nationalhbpa.com/national-claim…

📸Coady Media/Shawn Coady
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Great day in Des Moines this week for Horsemen’s Day at the Capitol with the IA HBPA The Iowa Capitol building is beautiful & it is always good to see my longtime friend, Senate President Amy Sinclair. Iowa Senate GOP Jon Moss

Great day in Des Moines this week for Horsemen’s Day at the Capitol with the <a href="/IowaHBPA/">IA HBPA</a> The Iowa Capitol building is beautiful &amp; it is always good to see my longtime friend, Senate President Amy Sinclair. 
<a href="/IASenateGOP/">Iowa Senate GOP</a> <a href="/Erebus80/">Jon Moss</a>