Nationwide HBPA Convention July 23-26 at Prairie Meadows

Iowa Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg will ship the keynote tackle on the 2024 Nationwide HBPA Convention set for July 23-26 at Iowa’s Prairie Meadows On line casino, Racetrack and Lodge.

Coinciding with the convention will likely be a starter-allowance race carrying a $50,000 purse for horses which have raced for an $8,000 claiming worth or cheaper any time throughout their profession. The highest three finishers obtain computerized entry into the 1 1/16-mile Kent Stirling Memorial Iron Horse, a part of the eight-race Claiming Crown sequence that will likely be held Nov. 16 at Churchill Downs. 

Lt. Gov. Gregg will make his remarks on Wednesday, July 24, the convention’s first of three days of panel discussions and shows. The keynote tackle is all the time a spotlight of the convention, with the Nationwide HBPA searching for out well timed and galvanizing audio system.

Gregg has served as Iowa’s forty seventh Lieutenant Governor alongside Governor Kim Reynolds since 2019, having been appearing lieutenant governor from 2017 to 2019. His position contains chairing the Governor’s FOCUS Committee on Prison Justice Reform and Co-Chair of the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative. Lt. Gov. Gregg additionally serves on the chief committee of the Nationwide Lieutenant Governors Affiliation and is the previous chair of the Republican Lieutenant Governors Affiliation.

An honors graduate of Drake College Legislation Faculty, Lt. Gov. Gregg was a practising legal professional earlier than becoming a member of the Workplace of the Governor as legislative liaison and coverage advisor. He subsequently was appointed State Public Defender in 2014, main a 220-employee group centered on offering constitutional proper to counsel for Iowans. In that capability, he modernized the company by shifting processes on-line whereas rising the flexibility to detect fraudulent claims for taxpayer {dollars}. Lt. Gov. Gregg additionally launched a brand new division that investigates potential wrongful convictions within the legal justice system. He additionally was chosen for the non-profit, bi-partisan Aspen Institute’s Rodel Fellowship, a nationwide management growth program for elected leaders. 

The longer term lieutenant governor performed soccer for Central School, graduating in 2006 with a B.A. in political science and historical past. He resides in Urbandale with spouse Cari and kids Jackson and Lauren. 

Nationwide HBPA President and Chairman of the Board Dr. Doug Daniels mentioned Lt. Gov. Gregg brings an vital voice to the convention, which is designed to offer extra perception and readability into horse racing’s most vital points.

“We’re extraordinarily honored to have Lt. Gov. Gregg converse at our convention,” Dr. Daniels mentioned. “Within the heartland of America, Iowa represents a snapshot of our trade total: the various challenges confronted in addition to the strengths, together with the sizable agribusiness created by Prairie Meadows and the horsemen and the ensuing 1000’s of direct and oblique jobs.

“Iowa’s elected officers have been extremely supportive of the state’s horsemen, together with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley and the workplace of the Legal professional Common. Lt. Gov. Gregg talking at our convention reaffirms that help in a really public approach. And a giant shout out to Iowa HBPA Govt Director Jon Moss for lining up the Lieutenant Governor for us in addition to working with Prairie Meadows on our Claiming Crown prep race.”

The Prairie Meadows prep for the Claiming Crown will likely be 1 1/16 miles on grime. The highest three finishers earn a free berth within the Kent Stirling Memorial Iron Horse with equivalent situations Nov. 16 at Churchill Downs.

Conceived to be a Breeders’ Cup-style occasion for claiming horses, the Claiming Crown was created in 1999 by the Nationwide HBPA and the Thoroughbred Homeowners and Breeders Affiliation (TOBA). This system offers thoroughbred racing’s workhorses, their house owners and trainers a day within the highlight in recognition of their significance to filling out race playing cards throughout the nation.

“That is terrific having a Claiming Crown prep race with a giant purse on the night our convention members will likely be having fun with a day on the races at Prairie Meadows,” mentioned Eric Hamelback, CEO of the Nationwide HBPA. “We admire the keenness the Iowa HBPA and Prairie Meadows have proven for internet hosting our convention and placing on a Claiming Crown prep.

“We predict the $50,000 purse will entice horses from the Midwest, Southwest and East Coast. This additionally will likely be an effective way to deliver early consideration to the Nov. 16 Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs.”

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