Bowman Named The Jockey Club Steward at NYRA Tracks

Trish Bowman has been named The Jockey Club steward for the New York Racing Association (NYRA) racetracks beginning July 1, 2026. The appointment was announced by Everett R. Dobson, chair of The Jockey Club. "Trish brings a strong combination of regulatory experience, industry knowledge, and sound judgment to this role," Dobson said. "Her background as a racing official across multiple racing jurisdictions and her work with the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU) will be invaluable in maintaining the integrity and safety of racing in New York." Bowman recently served as the associate state steward at Indiana Horse Racing Commission and has worked as a racing official at Aqueduct Racetrack and the Maryland Jockey Club as well as safety steward for Oaklawn Park. She has served on HIWU's Internal Adjudication Panel since 2023. Bowman received her accreditation as a racing official from the Racing Officials Accreditation Program in 2020, earning a Level 1 accreditation. She has a master's certificate in Thoroughbred Management from Godolphin Flying Start and a bachelor's in Media Communication from Holy Family University. Bowman's work in the industry began when she was a teenager on the backside of Parx. After Flying Start, she joined The Jockey Club as a registration specialist, working with foal registration, identification, and customer service and supporting aftercare-related initiatives. Bowman takes the place of Cody Watkins, who was named The Jockey Club NYRA steward in January 2025 as part of an international exchange program.