Jockey Club NYC

What Jockey Club NYC does

The Jockey Club is a private, non-profit membership organization founded in 1894 and incorporated in New York, charged with maintaining The American Stud Book for the Thoroughbred breed across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Its core product is the Registry — including Interactive Registration, digital foal certificates (100,000+ issued by 2023), and microchip/tattoo lookup via the ID My Thoroughbred App — which together form the authoritative breeding and ownership record for every registered Thoroughbred in North America.

The organization operates a layered technology stack through its commercial brand TJC Innovations and affiliated subsidiaries. InCompass Solutions delivers racetrack operating systems, EquiTAPS treatment records (HISA-mandated), the Equine Injury Database, the Jockey Health Information System, and Pre-Race Veterinary Exam software. Equibase Company — a partnership with the Thoroughbred Racing Associations — is the official racing information database, distributed via web, mobile apps, and enterprise feeds; TrackMaster provides handicapping products including EquiGraphix and the Pocket Handicapper; Equineline supplies pedigree, mare produce records, and sales-catalog data internationally; TLore and its mobile apps manage stable operations. Media and fan-development are handled through America's Best Racing, TJC Media Ventures, and majority-owned BloodHorse. Charitable arms include the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation ($45.8M+ to equine research since 1940) and the Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation ($19M+ in industry assistance since 1985).

The business model blends mandatory registration fees (one-time per foal, periodically raised) with commercial SaaS and data licensing via Equibase, InCompass, TrackMaster, Equineline, and TLore to racetracks, breeders, sales companies, and horseplayers. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; subsidiary profits underwrite industry safety, research, aftercare (Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, T.I.P.), scholarships, and welfare programs. Customers span individual breeders and owners (long tail, ~18,000 foals/year), racetracks, state racing commissions, and regulators. Recent strategic emphasis has been on consolidating the technology subsidiaries under TJC Innovations, launching AI-assisted owner tools, and integrating wearable sensor data through a partnership with Stable Analytics.

Name

Jockey Club NYC

Legal name

The Jockey Club

Website

https://jockeyclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Jockey Club is a 1894-founded, private non-profit that maintains the official Thoroughbred breed registry for the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, and operates commercial subsidiaries (Equibase, InCompass, TrackMaster, Equineline, BloodHorse) providing racing data, racetrack software, and pedigree services to breeders, owners, racetracks, and regulators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thoroughbred Breed Registry and Racing Industry Services

NAICS

Horses and Other Equine Production (112920)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Racing Associations, Governance & Integrity Services (MPAEADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Jockeys, Drivers & Officials (Licensing/Representation) (MPAEADAK), Equine Veterinary, Welfare & Anti-Doping Services (MPAEADAJ), Racehorse Ownership, Syndication & Investment Platforms (MPAEADAG)

Keywords

• Thoroughbred breed registry
• Horse racing data
• Stud book management
• Racetrack technology
• Equine welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Thoroughbred Registration Fees: Fees collected for foal registration, digital certificates, import/export services, and stud book privileges. Registration fees have been increased over the years.
2. Commercial Subsidiaries Revenue: Profits from commercial subsidiaries including TJC Innovations (Equineline, InCompass Solutions, TJC Technology Services), Equibase, TrackMaster, BloodHorse, and TJC Media Ventures support industry initiatives.
3. Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation: Non-profit organization providing more than $45.8 million to fund equine research projects since 1940, supported by donations and industry contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Jockey Club maintains The American Stud Book and provides official Thoroughbred registration, digital foal certificates, and microchip lookup services for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Through commercial subsidiaries (TJC Innovations, Equibase, Equineline, TrackMaster, InCompass, TLore), it supplies the official racing database, pedigree and portfolio services, racetrack management software, and handicapping products used by racetracks, breeders, owners, and regulators.

Product overview

The Jockey Club operates as a unified platform with interconnected core products and subsidiaries. The central offering is The Jockey Club Registry, maintaining The American Stud Book for Thoroughbred registration in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. This connects to Equineline (sales catalogs and pedigrees) and Equibase Company (official racing database). TJC Innovations consolidates technology subsidiaries including InCompass Solutions (racetrack systems, EquiTAPS, Equine Injury Database) and TLore (stable management). TrackMaster (handicapping products) is a subsidiary of Equibase. Additional offerings include America's Best Racing (fan development), BloodHorse (publications), the Thoroughbred Incentive Program, OwnerView (ownership resources), and foundation arms for research funding and industry welfare. Key technology products include the Equine Injury Database, Jockey Health Information System, Pre-Race Veterinary Exam, and Thoroughbred Connect for horse rehoming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TJC Innovations: Commercial brand encompassing technology subsidiaries including TJCIS, TJCTS, InCompass Solutions, and TLore
• America's Best Racing (ABR)
• Equibase
• Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.)
• The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation

Products and services

• The Jockey Club Registry Official registry for Thoroughbred horses in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, maintaining The American Stud Book and issuing digital foal certificates, with microchip lookup services.
• Equibase Company Official Thoroughbred industry database providing entries, results, video replays, past performances, Stats Central, and wagering products through equibase.com and mobile applications for racetracks, racing fans, and handicappers.
• Equineline International source for Thoroughbred and American Quarter Horse pedigrees, race records, mare produce records, sire reports, and Portfolio Service, Trainer Program, Farm Program, and Owner Program management services.
• TJC Innovations Consolidated commercial brand encompassing The Jockey Club Information Systems, The Jockey Club Technology Services, and InCompass Solutions, providing technology solutions and datasets for the Thoroughbred industry.
• InCompass Solutions Industry's leading technology solutions provider for racetracks and simulcast facilities, offering Track Manager System, EquiTAPS, Equine Injury Database, and Jockey Health Information System.
• TLore Management service for Thoroughbred racehorses that helps organize racing stables, manage day-to-day operations, and maintain billing, training records, and health records.
• TrackMaster Wholly owned subsidiary of Equibase providing electronic handicapping products, including exclusive ratings, statistics, speed figures, and the EquiGraphix visual handicapping tool for Thoroughbred, Standardbred, and American Quarter Horse racing.
• Equine Injury Database First national database recording injuries during racing and training, designed to develop injury mitigation strategies for participating racetracks.
• Jockey Health Information System Central database storing jockeys' current medical records immediately available to medical personnel at racetracks in event of injury.
• Pre-Race Veterinary Exam software Software enabling examining veterinarians to track the progress of a horse throughout its racing career and provide history for race-day decisions.
• Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) Program encouraging retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines, offering awards at horse shows, championships, Performance Awards, recreational riding program, Youth Ambassador Program, and Thoroughbred of the Year Award.
• OwnerView Free information website developed jointly by The Jockey Club and Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association for new, prospective, and current Thoroughbred owners, hosting annual Thoroughbred Owner Conference.
• Thoroughbred Connect Resource for horse owners to rehome Thoroughbreds when racing or breeding careers end, provided free of charge through The Jockey Club Registry.
• Thoroughbred Regulatory Rulings database Free searchable online database of rulings on Thoroughbred trainers from racing regulatory authorities, created and hosted by The Jockey Club.
• Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Nation's leading source of equine research funding, having provided over $45.8 million to fund more than 465 projects at 50 universities since 1940.
• The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation Charitable trust providing confidential financial relief and assistance to needy members of the Thoroughbred industry and their families, with more than $19 million distributed since 1985.
• Racing Regulatory Veterinarian Fellowship Loan repayment program awarding up to $25,000 in veterinary school loan repayment to employed racing regulatory veterinarians.
• America's Best Racing (ABR) Multimedia fan-development platform sponsored by The Jockey Club to attract new fans to Thoroughbred horse racing, using traditional media, television, mobile, and social media strategies.
• BloodHorse Magazine and online publication covering Thoroughbred racing and breeding news, majority-owned by The Jockey Club.
• Fact Book Annual guide to the Thoroughbred industry in North America containing breeding, racing, and sales statistics, published by The Jockey Club.
• Digital Foal Certificates Digital certificates issued by The Jockey Club Registry for newly registered Thoroughbred foals, replacing paper certificates and enabling secure digital ownership documentation.
• ID My Thoroughbred App Mobile application released by The Jockey Club in February 2026 for identifying Thoroughbreds through microchip and tattoo lookup.
• TLore Owner App Mobile app released in November 2024 by TJC Innovations for managing TLore racing stable operations on mobile devices.
• Equineline Portfolio App Mobile application introduced in July 2025 by TJC Innovations for managing Equineline portfolios for breeding and ownership programs.
• Equineline Sales Catalog App Mobile application enabling download of sales catalog books to iPads for assigning ratings, recording notes, and creating shortlists during Thoroughbred sales.
• Naming AI Tool AI tool announced February 2025 for assisting with racehorse naming as part of The Jockey Club's racehorse-naming website launched with Weatherbys in November 2025.
• Equibase Digital Pocket PPs Complimentary digital past-performance offering from Equibase launched in December 2025 for handicappers and racing fans.
• Thoroughbred Horse Rating Horse rating system launched by Equibase in October 2025 for evaluating Thoroughbred performance across conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than $45.8 million in equine research funding since 1940
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Thoroughbred Racing Associations of North AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquibase Company is a partnership between subsidiaries of The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Racing Associations of North America. This partnership serves as the Thoroughbred industry's official database, providing comprehensive racing information and wagering products.
• InCompass Solutions Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationInCompass Solutions is the industry's leading technology solutions provider for racetracks throughout North America, developing and hosting EquiTAPS, Equine Injury Database, Jockey Health Information System, and Pre-Race Veterinary Exam software under the TJC Innovations umbrella.
• Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of OwnerView initiative for new, prospective, and current Thoroughbred owners. Also partners on Regional Breeders Workshop and various industry education programs.
• Grayson-Jockey Club Research FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation is traditionally the nation's leading source of equine research funding, providing more than $45.8 million to underwrite over 465 projects since 1940. The Jockey Club provides ongoing support.
• The Jockey Club Safety Net FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation is a charitable trust providing confidential financial relief to needy Thoroughbred industry members and families. More than $19 million distributed since 1985.
• International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jockey Club holds key positions on IFHA's Executive Council and multiple committees. The Jockey Club provides a staff member as secretary general. Supports international best practices development.
• American Horse CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jockey Club is a founding trustee of the American Horse Council, supporting multi-breed, multi-discipline advocacy on federal matters including taxation, immigration, and interstate transportation.
• Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jockey Club was a long-time supporter of legislation leading to HISA passage in 2020. The Jockey Club has created tools to improve reporting for industry compliance with HISA requirements.
• Racing Medication & Testing Consortium (RMTC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMTC strives to develop uniform rules, policies, and testing standards at the national level. The Jockey Club supports RMTC efforts and funds suitable research projects.
• Thoroughbred Aftercare AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 501(c)(3) Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredits and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations. Initially funded by seed money from Breeders' Cup, The Jockey Club, and Keeneland, with continued Jockey Club support.
• LonginesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLongines serves as title partner of America's Best Racing brand and sponsor of World's Best Racehorse Rankings, providing international visibility for the Thoroughbred industry.
• Racing Officials Accreditation Program (ROAP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerROAP was launched in 2006 to accredit and provide continuing education to all racing officials, stewards, and judges. The Jockey Club supports ROAP's efforts to uphold racing integrity.
• University of Arizona Race Track Industry ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jockey Club supports the only program offering bachelor's and master's degrees centered on the racing industry, through sponsorship of the Global Symposium on Racing and The Jockey Club Jack Goodman Scholarship.
• Ed Brown SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jockey Club became an Ed Brown Partner in January 2024. Partnership supports diversity in the equine industry and provides scholarships and internships for students interested in Thoroughbred careers.
• GodolphinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThoroughbred Industry Employee Awards presented by Godolphin and supported in part by The Jockey Club, recognizing outstanding talent in farm and racing stable staff.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Weatherbys: UK-based keeper of the General Stud Book and provider of bloodstock, racing data, and registration services to the British and Irish Thoroughbred industries. The most direct analog to The Jockey Club's registry and data operations, with whom TJC already partners on the racehorse naming platform.
• American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA): The official breed registry and membership organization for American Quarter Horses, with similar registration, pedigree tracking, and racing data functions to TJC for the Quarter Horse segment. Equineline already serves AQHA pedigrees, illustrating the overlap in business model and customer base.
• United States Trotting Association (USTA): Registry and governing body for Standardbred harness racing in the United States, performing the same breed registration and industry coordination role as TJC does for Thoroughbreds. TrackMaster already extends its handicapping data products to Standardbred, evidencing the close operational overlap.

Broad incumbents

• National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA): U.S. Thoroughbred industry-wide membership organization representing breeders, owners, trainers, racetracks, and wagering interests. While TJC focuses on registry and standards, NTRA leads marketing, advocacy, and industry promotion; the two are complementary and partner via Equibase integrations such as Race Lens.

Regional players

• British Horseracing Authority (BHA): The official regulatory and governing body for British horseracing, combining rule-making, integrity, and licensing functions similar to TJC's domestic role. Comparable in mandate but operating in a different geographic jurisdiction.
• France Galop: The French governing body for flat and steeplechase Thoroughbred racing, responsible for race programming, rules, and stud book matters in France. Shares TJC's regulatory and Stud Book stewardship role but is geographically limited to France.
• Racing Australia: The national industry body for Thoroughbred racing in Australia, coordinating racing, breeding, and wagering data across Australian states. Comparable in scope to TJC's North American registry and industry coordination mandate, but focused on the Australian market.

Others

• Keeneland Association: Lexington, Kentucky-based Thoroughbred auction house and racetrack operator that co-founded the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance with TJC. While not a direct registry peer, Keeneland operates in the same breeding and sales ecosystem and is a key customer of TJC's catalog and pedigree products.
• Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA): The independent U.S. federal regulator created by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020. TJC was a long-time supporter of HISA's enabling legislation and now builds compliance tools (EquiTAPS, EID, JHIS) that HISA-authorized racetracks must use, making HISA both a regulatory anchor and a customer ecosystem for TJC technology.
• International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA): Global umbrella organization for Thoroughbred racing authorities, on whose Executive Council TJC holds key positions and to which TJC provides a staff secretary general. Closely allied with TJC's international governance and integrity agenda, including the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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