The Jockey Club

2025 Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing

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Opening Remarks	Everett Dobson Chair, The Jockey Club
Horse Breeding and Racing in Washington, D.C.	Shawn Smeallie Founder, ACG Advocacy
Improving Handle: Using AI to Optimize Horse Racing Schedules	John Stewart Chief Executive Officer / Cofounder, Fastbreak AI Dr. Ryan Kelley Principal Data Scientist and ML Engineer, Fastbreak AI
Elections and Handicapping: A Perspective on Both	Steve Kornacki Chief Data Analyst, NBC News
- INTERMISSION -
The Story Behind Racing’s Most Influential Marketing Campaign: An Interview with Griffin Johnson	Shannon Kelly (moderator) Director of Industry Relations, The Jockey Club Griffin Johnson Influencer/Creator, Horse Owner
Weather Wise: How Sports and Racing Are Adapting	James L. Gagliano (moderator) President & COO, The Jockey Club Dr. Allen Hershkowitz Environmental Science Advisor, New York Yankees Glen Kozak Executive Vice President, Operations and Capital Projects, New York Racing Association
Keynote Address	Everett Dobson

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