U of A Race Track Industry Program

Chuck Simon's legacy was felt throughout the Triple Crown. 🏆

Congratulations to winning trainers Cherie DeVaux and Chad Summers, both mentored by this beloved alum.

Happy Belmont Stakes weekend!

RTIP alum Todd Pletcher will saddle the morning line favorite, Renegade, in The Test of Champions! 🐎

“That’s how we’ve always done it” 🤷

During one of the final class discussions for the year, Mike Weiss and Jay Zucker joined the students to challenge horse racing’s resistance to change.

Thank you to all of our speakers who joined us in class this year!

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Q4KhTo

One of the most valuable parts of this past semester for students has been seeing how classroom concepts translate directly to real horses.

As part of the Speaker Series, Christina Gindt led the students through evaluating conformation and biomechanics of four horses in real time.

Read the students takeaways: https://bit.ly/4e3GQFE

Nitro and Miss Midnight Brew checking in for 👋

Congratulations to current student Ciara and graduate Marilee, both named as recipients of Jockey Club academic scholarships!

The Jockey Club Announces Recipients Of 2026-2027 Academic Scholarships “These individuals reflect the strength and promise of our industry, and I am confident they will have a lasting influence on the sport.”

status update: graduate 🎓

Congratulations to Nathan Klein, graduating from the ! 🎓

Get to know our latest graduate before he makes his mark on the racing industry. ⬇️

Thanks to Arizona Public Media for featuring the in their recent story!

Check it out 🗞️⬇️

University of Arizona students get a leg up on horse racing careers The Race Track Industry Program has guided graduates for almost 50 years.