ADVERTISEMENT The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, and Racing Surfaces Testing Laboratory (RSTL) have announced the dates for the launch of a joint initiative offering a racecourse manager certification from the University of Kentucky. The initial three-course program, entitled “Turfgrass as an Equine Sports Surface,” is designed for those already engaged in careers with turf surface maintenance. Free online classes will begin June 7 and will be archived. Individuals who complete the video courses and pass a test that requires a $50 fee will receive a certificate of completion from the University of Kentucky. Participating Thoroughbred racetracks that enroll their personnel will receive credit toward future accreditation by the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance.