thoroughbred racing, horse racing tracksWhen you hear the name Bo Derek, thoroughbred racing does not come to mind but after finding out that she was recently elected to the California State Commission that overseas horse racing that may be how she is remember. Bo Derek became famous after being nominated for a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year for her work on the 1979 film, 10. She has worked as a model, actor, Republican advocate of Bush senior and she is also a horse enthusiast.

Bo Derek has been a California native for her entire life and along the way has spoke many times at the Animal Welfare Institute to push along the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.

According to thoroughbred racing news, California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed her to the state commission. She is currently 51 years old and as stated not new to fighting for the rights of horses. Expect to see her at California horse racing tracks from now on. Before being fully admitted to the position the state senate will have to approve her, which will not be a problem.