Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association

11/01/2024

For those who couldn’t make it to Ed’s visitation or funeral. In memory of Ed, contributions may be directed to Hope After Racing Thoroughbreds (H.A.R.T) supporting the work Ed cared deeply for. Donations can be made here: https://iahart.org/donate/.

10/29/2024

REMINDER! Forms are available here: https://iowathoroughbred.com/iowa-bred-info/iowa-dept-agriculture-contacts/ Check Classifieds at iowathoroughbred.com for possible foaling locations. The ITBOA provides info and does not endorse any locations.

10/24/2024

Before discounting the Iowa-bred Mischievous Bria, listed at 30-1 on the morning line, in the $200,000 Myrtlewood Stakes on Friday, keep in mind that her trainer, Doug Anderson, is undefeated in Keeneland stakes races.

10/23/2024

Since joining the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association board about 10 years ago, Tina Bond has stressed the need for more marketing and public relations initiatives to present positive messages about the sport. Now she has launched one.

10/22/2024

Ed’s funeral information. Family will greet guests on Saturday October 26, 2024 from 12:00 PM till 2:00 PM with funeral service following; located at Hamilton’s Near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313. Family requests everyone to come in their favorite flannel and pair of jeans in memory of Ed.

Edwin “Ed” Holland, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 21, 2024. He was born on December 11, 1938 to Leone and Everett Holland. He leaves behind his cherished family, including Gloria, his wife of 66 years; his three children Scott (Kathy) Holland, Tim Holland, and Laurie...

10/21/2024

With a heavy heart, I share the news that longtime Board Member Ed Holland has passed away. Ed and his wife Gloria have bred and/or raced Iowa breds for the past 32 years. He has been a director on the ITBOA board since 1998, retiring last December. He has also served on the Iowa HBPA board. Ed loved mornings on the backside and his time watching the races. His last horse, Luckyhotstuff won 2 races this summer at Prairie Meadows. Ed will be deeply missed by so many. I will pass on Funeral Arrangements when they are finalized.

10/02/2024

Congratulations to the first-ever Iowa Classic Night Best Turned Out Awards winners. During the August 2024 ITBOA board meeting the board voted to award the grooms who excelled in the appearance, handling and overall best presented of their horse running in the 8 ITBOA sponsored stakes races on Classic night with an award. The following photos are of the grooms Paddock Judge Robert Roe selected as the winners. Each groom was awarded with a certificate and a $100.00 bill.

09/14/2024

IOWA CLASSIC DRAW LUNCHEON & RECEPTION INFO:
The Iowa Classic Draw Luncheon will be held on Sunday, September 22 at 11:30
AM on the 4th Floor Clubhouse near Champions Buffet and Prairie Rose Room area. The buffet luncheon for owners and trainers who have horses entered on Saturday, Sept. 28 will begin at 11:30 AM followed by the draw for stakes races which will begin at approximately 11:45 AM.
There will be an Iowa Classic reception on Saturday, September 28 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM for owners and trainers who have horses entered for that same day. The reception will take place on the 4th Floor Clubhouse North Turf (opposite end of the 4th Floor from Prairie Rose Room). Complimentary appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available. Both events are sponsored by Prairie Meadows. We look forward to having Iowa Classic participants join us for both events!

09/13/2024

Iowa Bred Jack's Time runs tomorrow in the $300,000 G3 Iroquois Stakes at Churchill Downs. More info:

If you are still holding on to the last vestiges of summer, then you may want to close your eyes. The Road to the 2025 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve opens for business Saturday.

09/01/2024

Note on ITBOA office door. Please text if you need my assistance, my phone will sometimes send calls to spam if it’s an unknown number. Thanks!

08/30/2024

WOW! Another great sale!! We grossed $943,600, ANOTHER RECORD!!! We had many buyers that had never bought at our auction before. They must have heard the IT PAYS TO OWN AN IOWA BRED!!! Preliminary results and video are available: https://iowathoroughbred.com/itboa-fall-sale/
A huge THANK YOU to everyone that helped us have another successful auction.

HIP 63: |SCOPE| |VIDEO| On A Dare won CLM @ PM 8/2 earnings now $43,831 Maritime Millie won MSW 7/20 earnings now $31,232

08/29/2024

ITBOA Sale will be live streamed

08/26/2024

Many photos, videos & scope reports available: https://iowathoroughbred.com/itboa-fall-sale/

08/02/2024

ITBOA Sale Catalogs and Supplement Sheets are available outside the ITBOA Office or if you are at the races, you can find them on tbe table by the Bookkeepers & Track Photographers Office. They will be mailed on Monday. Check our website for videos and updates: https://iowathoroughbred.com/itboa-fall-sale/

08/01/2024

Hip 85-96 have been added to our Sale and will be included in a supplement. Catalogs and supplement pages will be mailed within a few days. If you want one mailed, please email [email protected] with your mailing address. Catalog, supplements and many videos have been added to our website:

07/31/2024

$2,000 Mare In Iowa Hits Grade I Update

“My friends thought I was nuts when I got back into the horse business,” says Maynard Thompson. “But when those babies are about three to five days old, and you take them outside and turn them loose for the first time, every one of them thinks he's the toughest thing out there. And if that

07/30/2024

The track's assessment fee this year is $1,187,942 before credits for commission duties done on behalf of HISA are factored into the equation. But owners in Iowa disagree with both the fee and HISA's ability to impose penalties.

07/20/2024

Sale catalogs are now available outside the ITBOA & HBPA office. I also put a box down on table by bookkeeper/track photographer and a few on the tables in Hops Lounge.

07/19/2024

Fall Sale Catalog now available online:https://iowathoroughbred.com/wp-content/uploads/Full-Final-Catalog.pdf