Global Symposium on Racing Speaker: Bill Nader
Bill joined the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) in October 2022 after a long stint as Executive Director of Racing for The Hong Kong Jockey Club where he also served as Chairman of the Asian Pattern Committee and Vice Chairman of the International Race Planning Advisory Committee. Prior to Hong Kong, Bill worked at The New York Racing Association for 13 years, leaving in 2007 in the position of Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. His career in horse racing began in New England at his hometown track, Rockingham Park, in New Hampshire. As the President & CEO of the TOC, he represents the interests of owners on a wide range of items to enhance the value proposition and experience of racehorse ownership. These items include horsemen and wagering agreements, legislative efforts, purses, race dates, and serving on several industry-related committees. He identified the fraudulent activity associated with the 2002 Breeders’ Cup Pick Six and notified the relevant authorities. Bill is a past recipient of the Red Smith “Good Guy” award from the New York Turf Writers Association and a long-time member of the University of Arizona Racetrack Industry Program Advisory Council.