It’s almost the #BestWeekendAllYear – Land Rover Kentucky 3-Day Event! There are over 100 horses competing in the event this weekend- 17 of which are Thoroughbreds

Digital Ally, Inc. (NASDAQ: DGLY) (the “Holding Company”), today announced that its newly created entertainment division Kustom440™—along with its other wholly-owned subsidiary TicketSmarter®—will produce its first event, Texas at the Derby, on May 6 in Louisville, KY. Texas at the Derby will feature a VIP concert by Warner Nashville country music artist Randall King the night prior to the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby event will begin at 7 p.m. ET and will be held at The Pointe, a historic event center located in the Butchertown area of Louisville, just minutes from downtown. The event will benefit three non-profit organizations – Refuge For Women, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, and the Texas Horse Racing Hall of Fame. “We are excited to begin producing concerts and events under the Kustom440 name,” said Stan Ross, CEO of Digital Ally, adding, “Our team sets the standard for unique, customizable live experiences and we look forward to working with Warner Nashville and Randall King during the Derby weekend.” Purchase tickets here:  www.texashorsesociety.com/events/texas-at-the-derby Kustom440, a wholly-owned operating company of Digital Ally, is the latest addition to the Holding Company’s growing group of subsidiaries, which are being established as part of DGLY’s previously announced plan to diversify its product and service offerings. Kustom440 leverages relationships built through various venues and partnerships to market & produce unique, customizable live experiences. Kustom440 will also utilize existing synergies between the Holding Company’s other subsidiaries, such as its primary and secondary ticketing platform TicketSmarter.

It’s not often a Thoroughbred’s name can predict their future- but for CHANGE OF FORTUNE, that’s exactly what happened. Out of MGSW Better Lucky, the Godolphin-bred showed little interest in racing, so he made his way to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA)-accredited CANTER Kentucky. There, he met his adopter who found a second career that peaks his interest: Western Dressage.

If you own a Thoroughbred in training, you most likely have heard of the many aftercare options available to you and your racing community. With 82 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA)-accredited organizations across North America and many supporting triage programs at major racetracks, the transfer of a retiring Thoroughbred can be seamless. One concern in this process is ensuring a retired horse will not be entered in a race under new connections. Often a retired horse will be transferred from the track to a trainer or an organization, but the foal certificate is left active. This misstep is a liability for the racing connections, but more importantly, it can be a threat to the horse’s safety. There are protocols in place to prevent this from happening. All TAA-accredited organizations have an adoption contract, which states the horse is being sold as “Not for racing.” However, the process that officially ensures the horse’s Jockey Club certificate will be made inactive for racing must be filed through The Jockey Club’s Registry Office. The Jockey Club registrar Rick Bailey explained the “Sold as Retired From Racing” process, which notifies North American racetracks of the retired status for Thoroughbreds. “If an owner wishes to mark their certificates as ‘Retired From Racing,’ there’s a process to do that for Thoroughbreds that are registered with The Jockey Club,” Bailey said. “It involves returning the completed form, which includes the notarized signature of both parties, photographs so that we can verify the identity of the horse, and The Jockey Club Certificate of Foal Registration to our office so that it can be recorded and stamped accordingly.” All of the necessary information and the “Sold as Retired From Racing” form are readily available online at www.registry.jockeyclub.com/registry. “Some tracks are more aware of the retired process than others—certainly the aftercare organizations are much more aware and a good number of the ‘Retired From Racing’ horses that we receive are from aftercare facilities,” Bailey said. A seasoned veteran of the “Sold as Retired From Racing” process, TAA-accredited Second Stride executive director Kim Smith shares her perspective as an aftercare facility taking in recently retired Thoroughbreds who still need their TJC papers to be stamped as inactive. “Second Stride transitioned 143 Thoroughbred sport horses to new homes last year for many types of post-racing uses and jobs,” Smith said. “We received foal certificates from the donating connections either digitally or in hard copy for approximately 40% of the horses.” TAA-accredited organizations such as Second Stride sometimes face a challenge in tracking down the Certificate of Foal Registration. “Often the papers are at a racetrack already closed for the meet. They’re left behind or transferred to the next track,” Smith said. “We often hear they were left in a van driver’s glove box. “So far this year we have had four out of 20 horses arrive with foal papers and a notarized form ready for executing to The Jockey Club ‘Sold as Retired From Racing’ database,” Smith said. “This year we started sending The Jockey Club ‘Sold as Retired From Racing’ form link to all our donors; we ask it be executed upon entry.” With the introduction of digital certificates, beginning with the 2018 foal crop, thankfully this issue is on the decline as Thoroughbreds with paper certificates age out of racing. Aside from the ‘Sold as Retired From Racing’ form, TAA-accredited organizations take additional precautions to provide a safety net for horses adopted from their organization. “We provide strict ‘No Race’ language in our adoption contracts,” Smith said. “Second Stride places our horses in the Equibase Virtual Stable Mail to be notified if a horse has published works or races. We then can proactively try and find out what is going on for any alerts. Usually it is a name similar to that of another horse currently working. This past Thanksgiving morning we had 2018 Kentucky Derby (Presented by Woodford Reserve [G1]) runner My Boy Jack show up with a published work. He was transitioned through our program and his adopter actually allows us to use him as an ambassador horse on tours, so we knew right where he was. We were able to reassure the prior connections that he was well and grazing on the farm.” Many TAA-accredited organizations also are careful to safeguard their adopted horses from going to slaughter by having clear language in their adoption contracts. Furthermore, the adopter agrees to include the same “No race or slaughter” language in any future sale contracts. “The adopted horse is placed with a lifetime ‘Not for race or slaughter use’ clause,” Smith said. “The adopter agrees that neither they, nor any future person or owner, shall race or slaughter the adopted horse, sell the adopted horse for race or slaughter use, or cause the horse to become available for purchase at an auction that could place the horse at risk of slaughter or race use.” While it is trickier to reclaim an OTTB at-risk of slaughter, Kim Smith’s team has a solid plan in place if an adopted horse shows up on the track. “The ‘bat’ phone starts ringing,” she said. “We would immediately notify the stewards of the related tracks, the track ownership, the track vets, and The Jockey Club. We can readily provide our paperwork and vet work to establish the situation and request the horse be put on the steward’s/track’s ‘No race’ list. We can also request that our attorney submit a ‘cease and desist’ letter to the person(s) in question, as well as to the other related parties. Our contract language also has provisions for return of the horse to Second Stride, and legal work can be started for that as well.” While TAA-accredited organizations do their best to provide a safety net for our industry’s athletes with or without the “Sold as Retired From Racing” form, the nonprofits end up spending considerable time, money, and resources that could otherwise go toward caring for more horses. “We find horsemen and owners are making a mental

America’s Best Racing (ABR) announced today that its seventh annual Pre-Preakness Party will return on Wednesday, May 18, at the Mt. Washington Tavern in Baltimore, Maryland, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA), which accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations around the country, will be the beneficiary of all tickets sold. A silent auction will also be offered, with all proceeds benefitting the TAA and Beyond the Wire, a Maryland-based aftercare organization. “We’re thrilled to again be a beneficiary of this party, along with our friends at Beyond the Wire, and we’re grateful for the continued support from America’s Best Racing,” TAA Operations Consultant Stacie Clark Rogers said. “We can’t wait to kick off a great week of racing with this can’t-miss event.” The party, which was launched by ABR in 2014, has become the unofficial Preakness Stakes week kickoff event for racing fans. In past years, connections of Preakness runners, jockeys, and various other personalities have attended the event. Attendees will also have the opportunity to interact with well-known racing handicappers who will be in attendance to share their thoughts and insights on the Preakness Stakes. Tickets are now on sale at Eventbrite for $25 (tickets will cost $35 on site). Admission includes one drink, a light buffet of bar snacks and appetizers, and entry into a drawing for a door prize of two tickets to the 2022 Preakness Stakes on May 21 at Pimlico Race Course. The silent auction will feature items from ABR partners Christine A. Moore Millinery and Old Smoke Clothing Co., in addition to rare racing memorabilia and autographed collectibles. “We are proud to bring back the pre-Preakness festivities again this year and owe a lot of thanks to event supporters and sponsors who’ve enabled us to do it,” said Dan Tordjman, America’s Best Racing’s manager of partnerships and sponsorships. “ABR remains committed to putting the horse first by shining a spotlight on exceptional foundations like the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Beyond the Wire that do so much in the name of Thoroughbred aftercare.” DETAILS Who: Open to all What: America’s Best Racing 2022 Pre-Preakness Party to benefit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Beyond the Wire When: Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 7 p.m. ET Where: Mt. Washington Tavern; 5700 Newbury St., Baltimore, MD 21209 Tickets: $25 online or $35 if you purchase on site (all proceeds benefit TAA). Tickets can be purchased in advance on Eventbrite: Click here to purchase tickets

Ellen Skidmore Retrospective Skidmore’s expressive paintings and murals are noted for their luminous color and elements of nature. Animals and music are delicately intertwined with ephemeral figures to express our fragile existence while savoring the present moment. Skidmore imparts a humble beauty to each canvas in this thirty-year retrospective of her work. Horses are a large part of her life and a favorite subject as she has found the nonverbal communication incredibly freeing and profoundly grounding. In 2015, Skidmore authored, illustrated and launched nationwide, Ellen, The Girl Who Found Her Voice, her first children’s book which is based on her life growing up with a speech impediment. Her work is highly sought for private and corporate collections from coast to coast. Matthew & Karine Maynard Architectural Blacksmiths Matthew and Karine Maynard are designers, blacksmiths and artists who use metal and architectural space as their medium. Each element of their work reflects their professional attention to aesthetic detail, design and function. As a husband and wife team, they specialize in hand-forged design. Their work has been featured in international books & periodicals as one of the leading architectural artist blacksmiths teams in the world today. Their designs have been given prominence & awards by both the National Ornamental & Misc. Metals Association and the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America. Maynard Studios large commissions reside in homes and businesses from California to Italy as well as finely curated event spaces across the Commonwealth, including Ashbourne Farms and the Apiary. Equine Homage During this revered season of the Keeneland Spring Meet and the Kentucky Derby, we honor the thoroughbred with a presentation of rarely-seen English and American equine art from private collections. This exhibit will include 1800s – 1900s pieces by Troye, Emms, Stull, Menasco, and Morris along with selected works by contemporary equine artists including Pater, Coates, Malone, Corum, and more. This exhibit also supports awareness for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) is partnering with Santa Anita Park to host TAA Day at the Races on Santa Anita Derby Day. This edition of TAA Day at the Races includes a race presentation by the TAA on the undercard, an opportunity for jockeys to pledge their jocks mount fee to the TAA, and a call-to-action for race day attendees and viewers to join 1/ST and Santa Anita Park in celebrating the TAA through monetary donations. Race 5, the Providencia Stakes (G3) presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, goes off at 2:00 pm PT on Saturday, April 9, 2022. A presentation of a TAA blanket and swag bag will be made to the winning connections following the running of the race. TAA supporters 1/ST Racing and Santa Anita Park will promote aftercare awareness throughout the race day. Six three-year-old fillies will make their bid on the turf going 1 1/8 miles for the $100,000 purse. Of the six Thoroughbreds entered, one has connections to a TAA supporter: #3 CAIRO MEMORIES bred by Brereton Jones. “1/ST is a strong proponent of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and partnering with them on Santa Anita Derby Day is a great opportunity to continue highlighting the importance of aftercare,” said 1/ST Racing Chief Operating Officer and TAA Board of Directors Member, Aidan Butler. “It’s gearing up to be a beautiful weekend for the TAA Day at the Races on Santa Anita Derby Day,” said TAA Board of Directors President, Jeffrey Bloom. “The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is truly an industry-wide effort and to see so many racetracks and businesses come together to support the TAA is gratifying.” Horses representing TAA-supporting breeders, owners, and trainers entered on Santa Anita Derby Day include: R1: #4 COVER VERSION bred by Godolphin R3: #3 BESTRELLA (IRE) trained by Doug O’Neill R4: #4 MICRO SHARE owned in-part by MyRacehorse and bred by Brereton Jones R5: #3 CAIRO MEMORIES bred by Brereton Jones R6: #1 HAPPY JACK trained by Doug O’Neill; #2 ARMAGNAC owned in-part by Starlight Racing & Madaket Stables LLC; #3 FORBIDDEN KINGDOM owned in-part by MyRacehorse; #4 MESSIER owned in-part by Starlight Racing & Madaket Stables LLC; #5 WIN THE DAY trained by Doug O’Neill R7: #3 JAVANICA bred by Godolphin; #5 AVENUE DE FRANCE (FR) owned in-part by Madaket Stables LLC R11: #2 COAST OF ROAN trained by Doug O’Neill R12: #1 BROTHERLY LOVE trained by Doug O’Neill; #13 MO THEM DOWN trained by Doug O’Neill Photo: Suzie Picou-Oldham

Meet #TAAgrad Wachacha- a spunky grey warhorse that has seen a fair share of excitement in her 15 years of life. But one thing is certain for this mare– all roads lead home to her adopted family.

The TAA Calendar Photo Contest is now open for submissions and closes June 11, 2022. 12 winners will be selected and the cover photo winner will receive a Tipperary Devon with MIPS® helmet.

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) is partnering with Gulfstream Park to host TAA Day at the Races on Florida Derby Day. This edition of TAA Day at the Races includes a race presentation by the TAA on the undercard, an opportunity for jockeys to pledge their jocks mount fee to the TAA, Best Turned Out Awards co-sponsored by 1/ST, Gulfstream Park, and TAA, and a call-to-action for race day attendees and viewers to join 1/ST and Gulfstream Park in celebrating the TAA through monetary donations. Race 7, the 7th running of the Sand Springs Stakes, presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance goes off at 2:27 pm ET on Saturday, April 2, 2022. A presentation of a TAA blanket and swag bag will be made to the winning connections following the running of the race. TAA supporters 1/ST Racing and Gulfstream Park will promote aftercare awareness throughout the race day. Eight four-year-old and up fillies and mares will make their bid on the turf going 1 1/16 miles for the $100,000 purse. Of the 8 Thoroughbreds entered, one has connections to a TAA supporter: #4 CRYSTAL CLIFFS (FR) owned in-part by Madaket Stables LLC (Sol Kumin). “The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance’s mission should be our industry’s number one priority,” said 1/ST Racing Vice President and TAA Board of Directors member, Nikki Walker. “1/ST Racing and Gulfstream Park are proud to have supported the TAA since 2014 and welcomes the opportunity to continue supporting our retired racehorses at this year’s Florida Derby.” “It is so great to be highlighted during the Championship meet at Gulfstream Park,” said TAA Operations Consultant, Stacie Clark Rogers. “The team here in Florida and at 1/ST are always so supportive of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.” Horses representing TAA-supporting breeders, owners, and trainers entered on Florida Derby Day include: R3: #5 CHAMPAGNE IVY bred by Phillips Racing Partnership R4: #4 WALTHAM WARRIOR bred in-part by Gainesway Thoroughbreds Ltd. R5: #5 MAIN EVENT bred in-part by Godolphin R6: #1 COMMANDEER bred by Godolphin; #2 LAUGHING BOY trained by Kenny McPeek; #4 FEARLESS owned by Repole Stable (Mike Repole) R7: #4 CRYSTAL CLIFFS (FR) owned in-part by Madaket Stables LLC (Sol Kumin) R8: #2 INVENTING owned in-part by Repole Stable; #4 WISH YOU WELL owned in-part by Reeves Thoroughbred Racing; #6 STARSHIP BABE bred in-part by Godolphin; #11 EASY TO LOVE bred and owned by Gainesway Thoroughbreds Ltd. R9: #4 TIDE OF THE SEA bred by Juddmonte Farms Inc. and owned by Three Diamonds Farm (Kirk Wycoff) R11: #6 SHAD NATION owned in-part by Madaket Stables LLC (Sol Kumin) R12: #7 KATHLEEN O bred in-part by Gainesway Thoroughbreds Ltd. R13: #5 GRAY’S FABLE trained by Roger Attfield Photo: Lauren King