Tuesday, May 13, 2025	Contact: Shannon Luce 859.224.2716
2025 International Cataloguing Standards Book Available
The Jockey Club Information Systems in association with the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities have published the 2025 International Cataloguing Standards Book, also known as The Blue Book. The book is produced annually and provides a listing of stakes races from each country that will be accorded Group/Graded or Listed status in sales catalogs using standards approved by the Society of International Thoroughbred Auctioneers.   The 2025 version of The Blue Book and a link to books from 1998 through 2024 can be found here: ifhaonline.org/default.asp?section=Resources&area=8. Publication of The Blue Book is coordinated by the International Grading and Race Planning Committee with input from racing authorities worldwide. The first book was published in 1983. The Jockey Club, founded in 1894 and dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding and racing, is the breed registry for Thoroughbreds in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. TJC Innovations is the commercial brand of The Jockey Club created to meet the evolving demands of customers looking for comprehensive datasets and solutions that encompass the businesses of The Jockey Club Information Systems, The Jockey Club Technology Services, and InCompass Solutions. Also under the brand is TLore, a management service for Thoroughbred racehorses. Additional information is available at jockeyclub.com.

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