by Jane Murray, Director of Services, Thoroughbred Racing Associations of North America

Elkton, MD — The Thoroughbred Racing Associations has announced Clearwater Beach, Fla., as the host city for the 20th annual International Simulcast Conference. The 2012 conference will be held at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort, October 1-3.

The TRA co-sponsors the annual event with the Harness Tracks of America, in conjunction with the American Greyhound Track Operators Association.

Each year the conference attracts more than 250 racing executives and personnel to address the topics of chief importance to the pari-mutuel industry, including simulcasting, account wagering, wagering security and technology.

The Sheraton Sand Key Resort, a short drive from Tampa International Airport, is located on the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico adjacent to Sand Key Park and Preserve. A special conference room rate of $139 per night will be offered.

More information will be available on the TRA website, www.tra-online.com, as the conference nears.