Dora Delgado joined the Breeders’ Cup in 1983 in what she believed would be a temporary administrative assistant position but 37 years later, she now holds position of Executive Vice President & Chief Racing Officer.  She is primarily responsible for the development and administration of the Breeders’ Cup’s racing programs around the world including the Win and You’re In Challenge Series and thoroughbred racing’s greatest event, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.   She is also responsible for the promotion and expansion of the foal and stallion nomination programs worldwide to maximize participation and generate program sustaining revenue.

In her role, Delgado manages the event Equine Security Team, the Breeders’ Cup Veterinary Panel, the Field Selection Panel, the Breeders’ Cup Racing team and works with the host track and its staff to create the safest and most secure environment possible for the equine participants.  She is also responsible for all horse recruitment, equine event logistics and operational setup for the annual World Championships including communications with all federal, state and international regulatory authorities and works with the host state racing commission to ensure that any necessary waivers, rules and regulations are in place.

Supervising a Racing & Nominations staff of four full time employees in the Lexington office, Delgado also manages three international field representatives. Delgado and her team ensure that all participants and their equine athletes receive a fair, safe and secure environment to race against the world’s best.

Delgado also works with a number of Breeders’ Cup Board committees, primarily the Racing & Nominations Committee, the Finance & Audit Committee, the Enhanced Experience Committee and the Appeals Committee.  She serves on the Board of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, is a member of the American Horse Council’s Health & Regulatory Committee, a member of the Jockey’s Guild Research & Development Committee, a member of the Racing Officials Accreditation Program Board, serves on the Lexington Industry Group of the Welfare & Safety Committee, is a Board member of the Racing Medication & Testing Consortium and serves on the Steering Committee of the Thoroughbred Safety Coalition.