STEVE SCHWARTZ RESIGNS TOC POSITION
As if California racing doesn’t have enough challenges, the very recently appointed President of the Thoroughbred Owners of California resigned abruptly today. Below is the press release of this bizarre happening.
Effective immediately, Steve Schwartz has resigned from his position as President of the Thoroughbred Owners of California. Schwartz indicated that, having given this decision a lot of thought, he felt the time and travel involved were beyond his expectations. Spending enough time with family has always been a priority, Schwartz commented. He also expressed how much he enjoys being a part of the California racing industry and he intends to continue to be active whenever possible.
Marsha Naify, Chair of the TOC Board of Directors, stated, “We respect Steve’s decision and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
TOC is the official organization serving new, veteran and future Thoroughbred owners in the state. It represents, advances, and protects owners’ interests and rights in legislative, administrative and business matters. Additionally, the organization provides ongoing educational opportunities for current and prospective owners, regularly presenting programs on Thoroughbred ownership. www.toconline.com.
Tags: Marsha Naify, Paulick Report, Ray Paulick, Steve Schwartz, thoroughbred owners of california, toc
February 5th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Real reason please.
February 5th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Steve realized in a very short time that having to constantly deal with the dolts involved in CA racing would take a minimum of 20 years off his life and possibly make him a permanent resident of a local mental hospital.
February 5th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
CA is in deep sh*t and will continue to fall until or unless it is willing to face its biggest problems: the proliferation of cheating and abusive owners and trainers, lame horses training and racing on drugs at all levels and the high injury rate.
It will be interesting to see whether the TOC addresses its biggest problems during its February 13 meeting at Santa Anita or major issues continue to be avoided.
February 5th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
sorry… or IF major issues continue to be avoided.
February 5th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
way to go, Marsha and Maddy!! no way the TOC or CA racing was going anywhere with the likes of Steve “Pottymouth” Schwartz at the helm. these ladies are showing a keen eye for character…….or lack thereof. well done. and good riddance.
February 6th, 2010 at 2:01 am
Maybe they should appoint Jamgotchian president. Seriously.
February 6th, 2010 at 4:08 am
The TOC searched fr months for a replacement for Drew Cuoto. It seems highly improbable that Mr. Schawrtz would tender an immediate resignation in order to spend more time with his family. That dog does not seem to hunt. For the President of a company to resign in such fashion, it can only mean that the Board of Directors gave him a pen and said “Sign this resignation or else.” Wow. I wonder what the “or else” was. It must be pretty serious. From the sound of it, I wonder if they had two security guards walk him to the door, and this guy is a lawyer.
February 6th, 2010 at 8:22 am
I vote for this-
“You are the biggest bunch of idiots I ever worked with-bye bye.”
February 6th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Not just Santa Anita is under water, the whole enchilada is. So many broodmares and babies have be trucked out of the state by meatmen since 2007, there won’t be many 4 legged horses left to fill races. Still, I vote for Jerry Jam as head of CHRB (he would LOVE it!) and TOC since CA racing has never seen conflicts of interest it didn’t like. Jerry Jam has the cajones to face problems and force change so he is a pariah but it’s time for drastic change: Go Jerry Jam, go!
February 6th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
sorry… have been trucked
February 6th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Joe-this statement-”So many broodmares and babies have be trucked out of the state by meatmen since 2007″-babies Joe?
U must be kidding.
Please go picket greyhound racing buhbye.