Weisbord resigns from Breeders' Cup Board of Directors

The Breeders' Cup announced Tuesday that Barry Weisbord has resigned from its

Board of Directors, citing increased outside business and family duties for his

decision.

In a letter Tuesday morning to Breeders' Cup President and CEO Craig Fravel,

Weisbord said, "The increasing need for me to travel extensively for Trakus

around the world, and my desire to try to take in as much of my young daughter's

activities at home have put me in a situation where I feel I cannot devote the

same level and attention to Breeders' Cup board activities as I should.

"I have all the faith in the world in the current board, and wish them all

the best in carrying out their duties. I love the Breeders' Cup and want nothing

more than to see it succeed and prosper."

Weisbord, who is President and Co-Publisher of Thoroughbred Daily News, has

served as a Director since 2012, and was elected as a Breeders' Cup Member in

2008.

"Barry has served with great distinction and dedication to the Breeders' Cup

and to our Board," said Bill Farish, Breeders' Cup Chairman. "He has worked

tirelessly to elevate and enhance the hospitality experience at the Breeders'

Cup on an international scale for our owners and fans, helping to make our event

the best that it can be. We will miss Barry's creative energy and enthusiasm for

our Championships, and wish him well in his current and future endeavors."

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