Empire of Hope

Horseshoe Indianapolis 4300 N Michigan Rd, Shelbyville, IN, United States

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be honored with a race on the undercard of the "Empire of Hope" day at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Allowance Race 8 will be run at 8:30 PM ET.

Woodbine Aftercare Day

Woodbine Racetrack 555 Rexdale Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Woodbine Racetrack for the fourth annual Woodbine Aftercare Day on Saturday, October 5, 2024. This annual event promotes the importance of accredited aftercare in Thoroughbred racehorses, supporting the mission to ensure opportunities for second careers after their time on the track concludes. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will present the Nearctic Stakes, a Grade II, six-furlong turf race for three-year-olds and up. After the running of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections, including a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance branded blanket and gift bag. Additionally, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will present Best Turned-Out Horse Awards, sponsored by Josham Farms Limited, for all stakes races on Saturday. Winners of the awards will receive a gift bag featuring Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance-branded merchandise and a cash prize. Throughout the day, jockeys and valets will have the chance to donate a portion of their race earnings to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance for any races ridden on Woodbine Aftercare Day. This initiative allows riders to show their commitment to ensuring Thoroughbreds receive proper care after their racing careers are over. “Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is extremely thankful to Woodbine Racetrack for their contribution and commitment to accredited aftercare,” said Stacie Clark-Rogers, Operations Consultant, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “This day is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the Thoroughbred, both on and off the racetrack, and presenting the Best Turned Out Horse awards is a wonderful way to highlight that.” Woodbine Racetrack will make a generous donation to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance during the event. The race presentation and charitable contribution are just a few of the ways that Woodbine highlights and reinforces the importance of accredited aftercare. “Woodbine Racetrack is honored to host Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance for Woodbine Aftercare Day,” said Martha Wakely, Thoroughbred Racing Operations, Woodbine Entertainment. “We have a strong community of accredited aftercare supporters here at Woodbine, and this event is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the incredible work being done for Thoroughbreds both on and off the track.”

2024 VIP Maryland Million Day

Laurel Park Race Track 198 Laurel Race Track Rd, Laurel, MD, United States

Celebrate Maryland breeding and racing and witness Maryland’s best Thoroughbreds compete for top purses and awards of over $1 million. VIP Clubhouse table for four (4) One (1) room for two (2) nights at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve Dinner for two (2) at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve One (1) The Hotel at Arundel Preserve spa bathrobe Added Bonus: One (1) Maryland Million swag bag   Additionally, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be recognized with a named race on Maryland Million Day. Following the running of The  Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections including a branded Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance blanket and swag bag.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Race at Tampa Bay Downs

Tampa Bay Downs 11225 Race Track Rd., Tampa, FL, United States

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.  

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Golf Tournament & Race at Gulfstream Park

Gulfstream Park 901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL, United States

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site once again at Gulfstream Park for Florida Derby Day on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Known as “the biggest race day of the year in South Florida,” the Curlin Florida Derby is a Grade 1 Kentucky Derby prep-race. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has partnered with 1/ST RACING to have a variety of on-site activations during the day. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be honored with a named race on the Florida Derby Day undercard. Following the running of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections including a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance branded blanket and gift bag. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is also announced as the beneficiary for the Florida Derby Charity Golf Tournament. The charity golf tournament, hosted by 1/ST RACING, will be held on Monday, March 25, at the Plantation Preserve Golf Course. The top three winning teams will receive gift bags from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Race at Colonial Downs

Colonial Downs Racetrack 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy, New Kent, VA, United States

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Colonial Downs Racetrack during the weekend of the Virginia Derby and Virginia Oaks, set for Saturday, March 15, 2025. For the first time ever, the Virgina Derby and Oaks will now be considered prep races for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Colonial Downs, a longtime supporter of accredited aftercare, will honor Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance with a named race on the Virginia Derby Day. Following the race, a presentation will take place in the winner’s circle, where the connections will receive a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance blanket and gift bag.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Race at Turfway Park

Turfway Park 7500 Turfway Road, Florence, KY, United States

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Turfway Park for the Jeff Ruby Steaks on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Jeff Ruby Steaks Day promises an afternoon of exciting racing, highlighted by the $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks, a Grade III prep-race for the Kentucky Derby. The 1 1/8 mile race awards Kentucky Derby qualification points distributed as 100-50-25-15-10 to the top five horses. To show their support, Turfway Park will highlight accredited aftercare throughout the event. Turfway Park is honoring Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance with a named race on Jeff Ruby Steaks Day Following the conclusion of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections, which will include a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance blanket and gift bag.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Star of Texas Stakes at Sam Houston Race Park

Sam Houston Race Park 7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, Texas

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site at Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday, March 22, 2025, for Texas Champions Day. This event aims to showcase Texas Thoroughbreds through a day of thrilling and competitive racing. As a supporter of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Sam Houston Race Park will showcase and raise awareness for accredited aftercare throughout the entirety of the race day and race meet. Sam Houston Race Park will shine a spotlight on accredited aftercare during the day by honoring Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance with a named race: the Star of Texas Stakes Race presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. A race presentation will be made in the winner’s circle following the Star of Texas Stakes. The winning connections will be gifted a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance blanket and gift bag.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Golf Tournament & Race at Gulfstream Park

Gulfstream Park 901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL, United States

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site once again at Gulfstream Park for Florida Derby Day on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Known as “the biggest race day of the year in South Florida,” the Curlin Florida Derby is a Grade 1 Kentucky Derby prep-race. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has partnered with 1/ST RACING to have a variety of on-site activations during the day. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be honored with a named race on the Florida Derby Day undercard. Following the running of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections including a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance branded blanket and gift bag. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is also announced as the beneficiary for the Florida Derby Charity Golf Tournament. The charity golf tournament, hosted by 1/ST RACING, will be held on Monday, March 25, at the Plantation Preserve Golf Course. The top three winning teams will receive gift bags from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Race at Santa Anita Park

Santa Anita Park Arcadia, CA, United States

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site this year at Santa Anita Park for the Santa Anita Derby on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The West Coast's leading Grade 1 Kentucky Derby prep-race provides qualifying points to the top five finishers, with distributions of 100-50-25-15-10 points. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will present the Evening Jewel Stakes. Following the conclusion of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections including a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance blanket and gift bag.