Patrick Cummings

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Patrick Cummings is the executive director of the National Thoroughbred Alliance (NTA), a consultative organization founded by leading owner Mike Repole. Prior to launching the NTA, Cummings led the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation during its five-year operation, achieving multiple American firsts while heading the think tank. In previous roles, Cummings managed the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s racing public affairs team, served former race-tracking and data firm Trakus, and covered international racing for a variety of publications. He has also operated his own consulting practice – Global Racing Solutions – and enjoyed horse ownership through syndicates in the U.S., the United Arab Emirates and South Africa. He also spent seven years in various roles with investment giant Vanguard. Cummings holds undergraduate degrees from Dickinson College and an MBA from Baylor University. He resides with his wife in Lexington, Kentucky.