U of A Race Track Industry Program

Nitro and Miss Midnight Brew checking in for #FoalFriday 👋

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

This @PreaknessStakes I graduate #beardown #classof2026 #uofa @UA_RTIP

status update: #RTIP graduate 🎓 Congrats @NathanTheCaller!

Congratulations to Nathan Klein, graduating from the #RTIP! 🎓 Get to know our latest graduate before he makes his mark on the racing industry. ⬇️

Thanks to @azpublicmedia for featuring the #RTIP in their recent story! 🗞️ University of Arizona students get a leg up on horse racing careers news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/202…

This is the life I’ve wanted since I was 6 years old.” This June, @UA_RTIP student @NathanTheCaller starts his new job as a track announcer at @HollywoodPenn. 🏇🎤👏Thanks to @fortashstakes for this feature. bit.ly/4uudhlZ

Our first #FoalFriday of 2026! Introducing Nitro, a Lotsa Mischief colt out of Miss Midnight Brew. His first steps 😍

Congratulations to #RTIP student (soon to be grad!) @NathanTheCaller! 🎓 He will take over as full-time track announcer at Hollywood Casino at @HollywoodPenn starting June 3. We can't wait to see you shine Nathan! 🎙️

#RTIP alum Chuck Simon was smiling down on this year's #KentuckyDerby 🤍 @reredevaux worked for Chuck Simon for 5 years early in her career. Congratulations Cherie! 🌹

For the first time in 152 years — HISTORY IS MADE!!! Trainer Cherie DeVaux watches Golden Tempo and Jose Ortiz get up at the wire to win the Kentucky Derby at odds of 23-1. 🎥: Reaction footage owned by America’s Best Racing. @reredevaux | @jose93_ortiz | @PhippsStableFan

Exactly 16 years ago today, on May 1, 2010, #RTIP alum Todd Pletcher got his first #KentuckyDerby win with Super Saver. 🏆 📸: Patricia McQueen

Two #KYDerby picks for #RTIP alum Todd Pletcher and Renegade! 🌹

Peep is making her first start this Saturday! 🥹 Our filly Imaginary Mischief runs in race 4 on April 25 at @turf_paradise.

How is HISA affecting the people working in the industry every day? #RTIP students got a new perspective on HISA's real-world impact in the latest Speaker Series. Read more: bit.ly/4u05hZN

Back in Paradise! 🏇 #RTIP students were back trackside this week for a BTS day at @turf_paradise 🌴

The Form and Function of the Equine Athlete had a new face to their class! Dr. Mike Sardinia brought his Clydesdale Calleigh into a Zoom session on draft horse conformation and movement. Read the full story: bit.ly/4teLCW9

Check out the last photo for a bonus question 😏 Apply to the #RTIP today: bit.ly/3Rhlmbg

Bear Down! 🐎🏀 @arizonambb

While our Wildcats will take to the court in the Sweet 16 tonight, Coach Lloyd’s Legacy was already getting in a jog at Turf Paradise this morning. Different arena. Same mindset: preparation, discipline, and finishing strong. Bear Down. 🐎🏀 @ArizonaMBB