BALTIMORE – The Maryland Jockey Club announced today that the Latin American Racing Channel (LARC) has been named sponsor of the $100,000 Sir Barton Stakes, to be run Saturday, May 21 as part of Preakness Day.
Part of the Latin American Racing Channel’s sponsorship will include present a check to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) in the amount of $30,000.
The Latin American Racing Channel Sir Barton Stakes is for 3-year-olds at 1 1/16 miles. The race is named in honor of 1919 Preakness winner Sir Barton, the first horse to win the Triple Crown.
“We’re happy to see LARC support Preakness Week at Pimlico as well as the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance,” said Maryland Jockey Club President Sal Sinatra. “We’re excited about this coming week and building on so many of our partnerships.”
“We are proud to support the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance,” said Mario Ascher of LARC. “We are committed to the Thoroughbred industry and the welfare of the horse.”
Jimmy Bell, President of the TAA, said: “We are delighted that that Latin American Racing Channel decided to become partners of the Thoroughbred aftercare Alliance. The commitment from LARC reveals that Thoroughbred aftercare is an international initiative and we are grateful for this global relationship.”
About Pimlico Race Course
Historic Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness® Stakes, the middle jewel in horse racing’s famed Triple Crown, first opened its doors on October 25, 1870, and is the second oldest racetrack in the United States. Pimlico has played host to racing icons and Baltimoreans have seen the likes of legendary horses such as Man o’ War, Seabiscuit, Secretariat, Affirmed and Cigar thunder down the stretch in thrilling and memorable competition. For more information on Pimlico, visit www.pimlico.com.
Pimlico Race Course is a Stronach Group company, North America’s leading Thoroughbred racetrack owner/operator. The Stronach Group racetracks include Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park & Casino, Golden Gate Fields, Portland Meadows, Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course, home of the world-famous Preakness. The company owns and operates the Palm Meadows Training Center in Florida and is one of North America’s top race horse breeders through its award-winning Adena Springs operation. The Stronach Group is one of the world’s largest suppliers of pari-mutuel wagering systems, technologies and services. Its companies include AmTote, a global leader in wagering technology; Xpressbet, an Internet and telephone account wagering service; and Monarch Content Management, which acts as a simulcast purchase and sales agent of horseracing content for numerous North American racetracks and wagering outlets. The Stronach Group is also a leading producer of social media content for the horseracing industry. For more information contact David Joseph at david.joseph@marylandracing.com or call 954.457.6451.
