Horse Racing

Jack Owens Died


Jack Owens, who recently retired as the longest-serving board member of the California Thoroughbred Owners, passed away on November 21 from a heart attack. Owens was first elected to the TOC board in 1995 and retired in July. During his board tenure, Owens served six years as Chairman. He has also served as Vice President representing Northern California, Chairman of the Government and Legislative Affairs Committee, and an active member of the Racing, Betting, and Regulatory Review committees. and Wallet.

A Stanford graduate, Owens has practiced law for more than 30 years. Ed Moger, the current Northern California Coach representative on the TOC board who has served with Owens for the past 13 years, told TOC’s Mary Forney, “Jack has a great legal mind and that’s invaluable price for the council. He is very intelligent and always on target.”

Moger, who also trained Owens horses, added: “He loves the game, he loves his ranch and he loves his horses.”

Owens mainly races in Northern California. With his wife, Barbara, he owns Riveroak Ranch in Stanislaus County.

Jack Owens leaves behind a wife, Barbara, four children (John, David, James and Allie) and four grandchildren (Jaclyn, Audrey, Murphy and Riley). The celebration will be held on December 18 at 2 p.m. at the Owens family farm in Modesto. RSVPs can be sent to Barbara Owens at [email protected].

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This story was posted in Top News and tagged Ed Moger, Jack Owens, Riveroak Farm, Purebred owners of California.

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