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National HBPA Agrees Supreme Court Should Decide HISA ConstitutionalityLast week, the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) and 12 state affiliates filed a response and cross-petition with the U.S. Supreme Court following their win in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which declared the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) unconstitutional.After the HISA Authority and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lost in the Fifth Circuit for the third time in June, both filed petitions in August requesting the Supreme Court to review the case during its upcoming term, which begins in October.Last week, the National HBPA agreed that its case is important for Supreme Court review. The Fifth Circuit decision created a circuit split with the Sixth Circuit, making a nationwide resolution best for horsemen. In its cross-petition, the National HBPA asked the Court to review not only whether HISA unlawfully delegates executive power to a private corporation but also whether it unlawfully delegates legislative power. The State of Texas, which joined the HBPA’s lawsuit several years ago, filed a similar cross-petition.National HBPA CEO Eric Hamelback issued the following statement:“The National HBPA agrees with all parties that the constitutionality of HISA is a serious and important question that should be decided, once and for all, by the Supreme Court. When we began this fight to defend the constitutional rights of horsemen more than five years ago, we predicted that it would ultimately end up before the Supreme Court, and we are hopeful that will happen in the coming weeks.“We are confident that when the Court examines the unprecedented way our entire industry is being regulated by a private corporation, it will agree with us that HISA is unconstitutional. Congress cannot make a private corporation the judge, jury and executioner of our member horsemen and horsewomen.”
The Race Track Chaplaincy of America's White Horse Award each year honors an individual "in the horse racing community whose courageous, compassionate, and selfless actions have made a meaningful impact on the lives of others, human or horse." This year the recipient is Santa Anita Park's assistant starter Max Corrales with the chaplaincy's White Horse Award for putting himself between the horse that had thrown Tiago Pereira to keep the jockey safe, while being injured himself as he rolled the rider out of harm's way. We also are thrilled that our own CEO Eric Hamelback is being recognized with the RTCA's Community Service Award, given each year to an individual "who has made meaningful contributions to racetrack Chaplaincy ministries and the broader horse racing community. The award recognizes those who generously devote their time and energy to serving others and advancing the sport." Max and Eric will be honored at the RTCA Night of Faith, Hope & Love on Tuesday, October 27, at Keeneland.nationalhbpa.com/rtca-announces-recipients-of-white-horse-and-community-service-awards/Iowa Horsemens Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc. Arkansas HBPA Kentucky HBPA Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Tampa Bay Downs HBPA, Inc. Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma (TRAO) Nebraska HBPA Finger Lakes Hbpa Virginia Horse Racing Indiana HBPA ILHBPA Charles Town Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association Louisiana Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association Pennsylvania Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association HBPA of Alberta HBPA Saskatchewan HBPA of Manitoba Inc. HBPA of Ontario facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573253342622 facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552938962961
RTCA Announces Recipients of White Horse and Community Service Awards - National HBPA
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he Race Track Chaplaincy of America (RTCA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 RTCA White Horse Award and RTCA Community Service Award. 2026 RTCA White Horse Award Since 2003, this special...
Horsemen, vet coalition also asks FTC for HISA oversight (from Horse Racing Nation) Read the full article at www.horseracingnation.com/news/Horsemen_vet_coalition_also_appeals_to_FTC_for_HISA_oversight_123
Super Bowl-Winning QB Wilson Set to Make Racehorse Ownership Debut at Saratoga (from America's Best Racing)
Super Bowl-Winning QB Wilson Set to Make Racehorse Ownership Debut at Saratoga
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Recently retired NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson is set to make his official entry into Thoroughbred racing ownership Aug. 29, when 2-year-old colt Club Reign debuts in the firs...

















































