Florence, KY (FOX19) - The Breeders' Cup announced that BobElliston has been named COO of Breeders' Cup.
Elliston served as President and CEO of Turfway Park since 1999.
The ownership group of Turfway Park released the following statement:
"Bob Elliston's appointment to Chief Operating Officer for the Breeders Cup is a well deserved recognition for his leadership at Turfway Park, and for the effort he has made toward improving the sport of thoroughbred racing. Bob's new appointment -- to arguably one of the top jobs in racing -- is also a compliment to the entire Turfway team that he led for the past 13 years. On behalf Turfway's ownership group, we look forward to building on the solid foundation put in place by Bob, and the entire Turfway Park Team, for many years to come."
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