Patterson,
the Chairman of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, follows RCI
Chairman John Sabini, who officially resigned his position with RCI following
his retirement from the New York State Racing and Wagering Board on Friday,
January 11, 2013.
Patterson,
a former Thoroughbred trainer and amateur Steeplechase rider, was first
appointed to the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission in 1988 by Governor
Michael N. Castle, and is also a former member of the Board of Directors for
the National Steeplechase Association.
Patterson
currently holds the position of President of Patterson-Price Associations, LLC,
a commercial real estate agency specializing in the sale of agriculture and
development properties. He resides in Rockland, Delaware with his wife, Beasie.
“I
am truly honored to be promoted to this position within RCI, and I look forward
to working with racing regulators from around the globe during the challenging
times that face the pari-mutuel racing industry,” said Patterson. “I wish my
predecessor, John Sabini, the best in his departure from RCI as well as the New
York State Racing and Wagering Board.”
In
the past Mr. Patterson has served in many capacities within RCI, most notably
as the Chairman of the Drug Testing Standards and Practices Committee and as a
member of the Model Rules Committee.
"As
Duncan Patterson takes the reins of RCI Chairman, he follows in the steps of
many qualified and dedicated racing regulators that have led this
organization,” said RCI President Ed Martin. “Chairman Patterson is recognized
leader and his role at RCI will benefit not only our members but also the
racing industry as a whole.”
Patterson
will serve as RCI Chairman through the Spring of 2014, when his term expires.
