American Jockey Club

American horse racing organization

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The American Jockey Club, founded in 1894, is a significant organization in North American horse racing. It serves as the official breed registry for Thoroughbred horses in the region, maintaining the American Stud Book for all Thoroughbreds foaled or imported into the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The club also registers stable names and racing silks in the U.S. Jockey clubs, in general, are associations dedicated to promoting and regulating horse racing activities, often on a national scale. The American Jockey Club is a member of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities.12

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The American Jockey Club was founded in 1894. As the breed registry for Thoroughbred horses in North America, it maintains the American Stud Book, which includes all Thoroughbreds foaled in or imported into the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. It also serves as the major…
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The American Jockey Club was founded in 1894. As the breed registry for Thoroughbred horses in North America, it maintains the American Stud Book, which includes all Thoroughbreds foaled in or imported into the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. It also serves as the major…
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