Save This Date!

The NTWAB Annual Awards Dinner will be held at the iconic Brigantine near Del Mar on Thursday, Nov. 2. The event is one day later in Breeders' Cup week this year to accommodate all you turf writers and broadcasters who ship in to California from afar.

The first Brigantine was opened 48 years ago, and it's known for great times, great food and great drink. This banquet will be the best.

The event will begin at 6:00, dinner is at 7:00 and the awards and presentations will start at 8:00. We plan to disperse at 9:00. More details will be posted here at ntwab.org later.

By Dick Downey

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