Jim Lawson, Chief Steward of The Jockey Club of Canada, is pleased to announce that Stacie Roberts has been named its new Executive Director effective September 7, 2010.
The former publisher of The Game Thoroughbred Newspaper, Stacie Roberts has been involved in the thoroughbred industry in Ontario with her family for more than 25 years.
“Stacie’s knowledge of the thoroughbred industry in Canada coupled with her creative and communication skills will help to promote the Canadian Thoroughbred industry both nationally and internationally through The Jockey Club of Canada initiatives,” said Mr. Lawson.
Along with her administrative duties for The Jockey Club of Canada, Stacie will also be responsible for the administrative duties of the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) under the leadership of OHRIA’s President, Sue Leslie.
The Jockey Club of Canada was founded in 1973 by E.P. Taylor to serve as the international representative of the Canadian Thoroughbred industry and to promote improvements to Thoroughbred racing and breeding, both in Canada and internationally. The Jockey Club operates a field office of The Jockey Club (New York); organizes the Sovereign Awards; administers the Canadian Graded Stakes program; liaises with foreign Jockey Clubs; promotes Thoroughbred ownership; and represents Canada at international racing conferences.
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