Jonathan Horowitz

25/06/2025

The first Arabian horse races I announced were at Los Alamitos Race Course and in England in the early 2000s. My involvement with Arabians really took off when I was reunited with the breed during my first full-time announcing job at Bally's Arapahoe Park starting in 2011. I was also doing publicity for Arapahoe and helped the track be recognized by horse racing and sports media through my promotion of Arabian racing champions that came to Colorado, like TM Fred Texas, TM Super Bird, Mahra T, Ms Dixie, Paddys Day, So Big Is Better, Quick Sand AA, and RB Texas Hold Em. That got me noticed by Arabian Jockey Club President Kathy Smoke, who hired me to promote Arabian racing on behalf of the AJC starting in 2016. I’m grateful for how that’s now taken me around the world. This race, the final one I announced at Arapahoe in 2023, holds a special place because it takes me back to my roots. Plus, it includes our horse RB Rathowayne, who came to our farm later that year and has become an eventer.

15/06/2025

Today celebrates the two most important people in my life. I proposed to Ashley at Churchill Downs six years ago, and that meant that I would have Chase in my family, too. Since this year’s Father’s Day coincides with the six-year anniversary of when Ashley and I got engaged at The President Cup, I thought I’d also share when our family attended the same race together at the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course four years later. We gave Chase a camera, and I used some of his footage for AJC TV. I’m thankful for their Father’s Day wishes today, and they also deserve to be celebrated today because I wouldn’t be who I am without them.

11/06/2025

My first time flying with a dog, and Jefe has been a great travel partner so far

22/05/2025

It was a team effort to pull off The President Cup race at the 150th Preakness Stakes. I’m proud of all the videos Ashley Horowitz, Meghan McNamara, and I produced to showcase the Arabian racehorses and the dedication of the people that work with them on such a big stage. Ashley has a great eye for filming horses in a way that makes viewers experience what it’s like to be right there with them. Plus, she and the winning connections fed off each other’s excitement during post race interviews. All weekend, Meghan captured the big atmosphere, as well as the behind-the-scenes, at Pimlico and took our coverage to a new level with reels and stories. I enjoyed being around the horses in the days leading up to the race, and then getting to announce it added to the special memories I have each year for the UAE President Cup.

17/05/2025

I’ll be announcing the UAE President Cup at Pimlico after the Preakness Stakes. I’m grateful for Dave Rodman and Mike Rogers’ blessing, and it means a lot to have this role for the race after getting to know the Arabian horses and their connections so well throughout the week.

14/05/2025

This race has played a big part in our lives professionally, as well as personally. It's where Ashley Horowitz and I got engaged in 2019 when it was held at Churchill Downs. It's where our racehorse RB Rathowayne ran in 2023 when it was held at the Preakness, and Chase Gubich was able to be there and cover the races with us. It's taken us to Churchill, Pimlico, and Gulfstream and been the stepping stone to cover the series finale in Abu Dhabi. I now organize the race in my role with the Arabian Jockey Club and appreciate how much of a team effort it is with the horses, the racing connections, the global series, the racecourse, our board, and so many more.

10/05/2025

I love the range that the Arabian breed is featured in this page.

In one week, The President Cup and the Arabian Jockey Club will showcase the Arabian breed to a large audience on track and around the world at the historic 150th Preakness Stakes, with the running of the richest Arabian horse race in American history, the $200,000 Grade 1 UAE President Cup.
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