Lone Star Park Hires Tony Patterson as Racing Secretary
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Tony Patterson will join the Lone Star Park team as the new racing secretary for both the Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse meets, the Texas track announced July 29.
Patterson assumes his new role Aug. 3, toward the end of the Thoroughbred meet, which concludes Aug. 12. Lone Star Park's fall Quarter Horse meet begins Sept. 4.
"I am excited to welcome Tony Patterson as the new Lone Star Park racing secretary," said Kent Slabotsky, Lone Star Park's vice president of operations. "His experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm make him a perfect addition to our management team."
Patterson brings with him 36 years of experience in the horse racing industry. He began his career at Remington Park in 1988 as the assistant racing secretary/stakes coordinator, and eventually became director of racing/racing secretary at the Oklahoma track. He has held positions at Sam Houston Race Park and Harrah's Louisiana Downs, and most recently was the executive director of the Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association.
"I am looking forward to taking on the role of racing secretary at Lone Star Park and thank Kent Slabotsky, Matt Vance, and Tim Williams for entrusting me with this position," said Patterson. "There are some incredible horsemen that support racing in Texas. I feel certain that we will present a very exciting Quarter Horse meet in the months to come."