"That is not to say some of the NTRA’s programs are not worth saving when the inevitable curtain falls on the organization. The NTRA operates a lean but effective communications and media office, and it’s vital for that to continue in some form. The NTRA also has done a good job protecting horse racing’s interests in Washington, D.C., working in conjunction with the American Horse Council. Its group purchasing and sponsorship division, NTRA Advantage, was far more successful when NTRA and Breeders’ Cup worked together, but even in its current form should be maintained and given a chance to grow. In recognition of that, a small committee ... has been formed to see what should and can be salvaged from the anticipated NTRA wreckage."

"The continued down-sizing was expected, as 2011 marks the sixth straight season foal numbers will fall. The 2005 foal crop was up 1% compared to 2004, reaching 38,361, but numbers have dropped each year since, down to a projected 27,000 live foals for this year. The Jockey Club expects the numbers to continue to fall in 2012.... In figures released Thursday, the Jockey Club said 23,558 live foals had been reported through September 7. That figure, believed to be about 85% complete as more reports are expected, is down 13.8% compared with last year at this time when 27,233 reports had been received."

"Never mind that $2 million a year in marketing expenditures, additional consulting work by McKinsey, and technical support by The Jockey Club’s various for-profit companies is a drop in the bucket for an industry that generates roughly $12 billion a year in betting turnover. This is a start. At least someone is doing something."

Janney said there are “significant challenges” but “many people in this sport have grown weary of the pace of change.” He said horse racing “doesn’t need federal intervention to set the right course.”

"The Breeders’ Cup operates the sport’s year-end championship event and has the opportunity to build something much bigger, whether it’s a year-round “major league” or a series of races leading up to its two-day championships."

"The Jockey Club supports the recent call by the Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) to eliminate the use of race-day medications in horses within five years."