News
State Horse Racing Committee halts Standardbred bid to wipe out Thoroughbred purses
Committee protects Thoroughbred purse account and boosts health and welfare benefits.
NEHBPA Office Remains Closed Due To Covid-19
Due to the Covid Pandemic we’ve had to close the NEHBPA Office (Trailer) and our staff is working remotely. We also have no phone service as a result as well
NEHBPA Office is Closed
As a result of the COVID19 virus the office is CLOSED and folks are working remotely.
Billy’s Bus: He is now aiming it at Horsemen
It may be hard to believe that anyone who calls himself a Horsemen in the tradition of our beloved Thoroughbred trainers, breeders and owners could throw fellow Horsemen under the bus, but that’s what the irascible and inscrutable Billy Lagorio just did in a recent letter to the Massachusetts Horse Racing Committee where he begins by opposing a reduction in the Thoroughbred industry’s share of the Race Horse Development Fund before taking his bus on a mad rampage.
Obituary for Joseph “Joe” Amendolara
We are sad to announce the passing of Joe Amendolara. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Resources for Small Businesses Serving the Casino and Horse Racing Industry
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) today announced resources available for small businesses in Massachusetts that serve the casino and horse racing industry and have been impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Letter Concerning Health And Welfare Benefits
In the process of protecting thoroughbred horsemen from any further reduction in the health and welfare benefits we provide to our members, we recently submitted to the Massachusetts Horse Racing Committee documentation about all the NEHBPA offer’s to its members.
Anne Trakas Obituary
We are sad to announce the passing of ANNE P. (POULOS) TRAKAS.
Three Trainers Have Passed Away
We are sad to announce the passing of three trainers, Francis X. Sampson, Pedro W. Perez and Lucia F. Delgado.
Letter to NEHBPA Members
Dear NEHBPA Members: As most of you know, the NEHBPA has been engaged with the state Horse Racing Commission over the past several years to protect the revenue that has supported both our racing purses as well as the Health and Welfare Assistance program that we have...