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All Posts & News Press Releases Success Stories Aftercare Editorials Retraining Tips Supporter Features Inspector Spotlights Hamburger Toggle Menu Previous Post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance On-Site at Tampa Bay Derby Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance On-Site at Tampa Bay Derby FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2025 News Tags:Named Race, Tampa Bay Derby, Tampa Bay Downs, Thoroughbred Aftercare, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, VIP Experience LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday, March 8, 2025, for the Tampa Bay Derby. The Tampa Bay Derby (GII) is part of the Kentucky Derby Championship Series and serves as a Kentucky Derby prep race that offers 100 points to the winner. As a long-time supporter of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Tampa Bay Downs will actively showcase and raise awareness for accredited aftercare throughout the entirety of the race day and race meet. Tampa Bay Downs will highlight accredited aftercare during this exciting race day by honoring Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance with a named race on the Tampa Bay Derby undercard. Following the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance named race, a presentation will be made in the winner’s circle. Winning connections will be given a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance blanket and gift bag. A representative from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will also be on-site to host the winners of the VIP Experience from the “Off to the Races” online benefit auction. Generously donated by Tampa Bay Downs and Tom Cannell, the winners of this VIP Experience will enjoy access to the paddock and winner’s circle for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Race, tickets to the Yankees v. Toronto baseball game, tickets to the Lightning v. Buffalo hockey game, and much more. “We are very excited to welcome back Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to the 2025 Tampa Bay Derby,” said Margo Flynn, Vice President of Marketing, Tampa Bay Downs. “As a proud supporter of accredited aftercare, we are happy to showcase and promote the amazing work Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance does for our retired racehorses.” “We are thrilled to be back at Tampa Bay Downs for the Tampa Bay Derby,” said Tom Cannell, Executive Board Member, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “Tampa Bay Downs has remained a committed partner and advocate for accredited aftercare, and we are very grateful that they allow us to come back annually to teach race fans about Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.” About Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Based in Lexington, KY, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, retire, and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. Along with continued funding from its original partners Breeders’ Cup, The Jockey Club, and Keeneland Association, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is supported by owners, trainers, breeders, racetracks, aftercare professionals, and other industry members. Since its inception in 2012, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has granted more than $36.04 million to accredited aftercare organizations. Currently, 83 aftercare organizations comprised of approximately 175 facilities across North America have been granted accreditation. To learn more about Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, visit thoroughbredaftercare.org. Contact Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance859-224-2756info@thoroughbredaftercare.org Fundraising & EventsEmily Dresen352-362-6934edresen@thoroughbredaftercare.org Media ContactSamantha Smith Share This Release