6th Annual Racing Secretary Summit
Monday, December 7, 2026
12:30–4:00 p.m.
(Lunch will be served from 12:30pm - 1:00pm)
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Registration Required
The 6th Annual Racing Secretary Summit brings racing office leaders together for a practical, interactive discussion focused on the challenges and decisions facing racing operations. Bring your questions, your data and your challenges. Leave with information and ideas you can take back to your track. Trainers will also join the discussion to provide the horsemen’s perspective on the factors that influence where and when owners and trainers choose to race.
Workshop Leaders
- Rick Hammerle – Consultant, 1/ST Racing and Director of Racing, Kentucky Downs
- Mike Lakow – Vice President of Racing Operations, Gulfstream Park & 1/ST Racing
- Martin Panza – Co-Director of Racing, Kentucky Downs
- Patrick Pope – Racing Secretary, Oaklawn Park
- Tom Robbins – Director of Racing, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Get a Custom Analysis of Your Horse Population – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Race tracks can receive a free, custom analysis of their own horse population, provided by InCompass Solutions, Equibase and Wilson Shirley. Use track-specific data to examine your current horse population, identify trends and better understand the opportunities and challenges facing your racing program. Registration for your custom analysis is required by Wednesday, October 21.
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