Michael Levy has been added to the Board of Directors of the The Thoroughbred Idea Foundation (TIF). Levy is the founder and president of Muirfield Insurance, a full-service equine insurance agency based in Lexington, Kentucky. Along with wife Meg, they own and operate Bluewater Farm and Bluewater Sales. Throughout his career, Levy has served on a variety of industry boards, including the American Graded Stakes Committee, Breeders’ Cup and Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.
“Mike brings a lifetime of experience to our board, and with it, a willingness to think outside-the-box. He is keenly aware of the challenges of racing’s business model as an owner and breeder and is also an avid horseplayer. We are fortunate to have his support,” said TIF founder and board chairman Craig Bernick.
TIF also announced the formation of the Wagering and Integrity Issues Steering Committee, which will include members from its current roster of directors. The panel direct TIF’s approach to advocating for change within North American racing’s wagering operations and topics related to improving integrity on behalf of all racing participants, but specifically horseplayers.
