VIP Experience at The King’s Plate
Woodbine RacetrackVIP Experience @ The King's Plate – Grade I For Three Year Old's One Mile and One Fourth – Sunday, August 20, 2023 – Woodbine Racetrack 555 Rexdale Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5L2, Canada
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VIP Experience at Pacific Classic
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Del Mar, CA, United StatesVIP Experience @ The Pacific Classic – Grade I For Three Year Old's and Older One Mile and One Quarter – Saturday, September 2, 2023 – Del Mar Racing 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
Maryland Million Day
Laurel Park Race Track 198 Laurel Race Track Rd, Laurel, MD, United StatesMaryland Million Day The Maryland Million is a one-day stakes program offering purses totaling $1 million, restricted to the nominated progeny of nominated stallions standing in the state. – Saturday, October 14, 2023 – Laurel Park 198 Laurel Race Track Rd, Laurel, MD 20725 **VIP Experience @ Maryland Million Day**
Maryland Jockey Club to Benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance
Laurel Park Race Track 198 Laurel Race Track Rd, Laurel, MD, United StatesThoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present this year at Maryland Million Day on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be recognized, along with Maryland Jockey Club, with a named race on Maryland Million Day: The Maryland Jockey Club Stakes to Benefit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will also be on-site as part of the VIP experience that was auctioned off earlier this year in the “Off to the Races” campaign, designed to promote the awareness of accredited aftercare.
Breeders’ Cup World Championships
Santa Anita Park Arcadia, CA, United StatesThoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Santa Anita Park this year for the 40th running of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, set to be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, and Saturday, November 4, 2023. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is one of the official charities, and the Official Aftercare Partner of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will have a booth set up during both days of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, where patrons are encouraged to stop by to learn more about accredited aftercare. Branded merchandise will be available in exchange for a donation. California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) will also be on-site and will have a retrained Thoroughbred at Santa Anita that fans can meet up close and in person. In addition to Friday and Saturday, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will also be on-site Thursday morning during the early morning workouts near the famous Clocker’s Corner with branded merchandise and to answer questions about accredited aftercare. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will also be represented with named races on both days of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. On Friday, The FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (G1) will close out the day. On Saturday, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will have a named race, The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes (G2). Following both races, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at the Winner’s Circle to do a presentation to the winning connections. Post times for both races are to be determined. As part of FanDuel’s commitment to supporting accredited Thoroughbred aftercare, the sports-wagering digital cable and satellite television network has made a generous donation of $100,000 to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
Pegasus World Cup
Gulfstream Park 901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL, United StatesJeff Ruby Steaks
Turfway Park 7500 Turfway Road, Florence, KY, United StatesThoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present for Jeff Ruby Steaks Day at Turfway Park on March 23, 2024. The prestigious Jeff Ruby Steaks Day promises an afternoon of exciting racing, with the highlight being the $700,000 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 100-40-30-20-10 to the top five horses. The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Race is scheduled as race 6 at 3:13 PM. Following the conclusion of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections, which will include a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance blanket and branded merchandise. To show their support, Turfway Park will promote and feature accredited Thoroughbred aftercare throughout the event.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Present at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Derby Week
Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United StatesThoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby Week for a variety of exciting events leading up to the running of the 150th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve which takes place on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be recognized with a named race on the undercard of Champions Day. Champions Day is a celebration of Thoroughbred racing history, and will be held during Kentucky Derby Week on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Following the running of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections including a branded blanket and branded merchandise. A representative from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present to host the winners of the “Off to the Races” VIP Experience online benefit auction. This exciting VIP experience was generously donated by Churchill Downs Incorporated and Second Stride. The winners will enjoy all-inclusive box seats, tickets to the Winner’s Party at the Kentucky Derby Museum and a tour of Second Stride, a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organization.
Empire of Hope
Horseshoe Indianapolis 4300 N Michigan Rd, Shelbyville, IN, United StatesThoroughbred 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 RacetrackThoroughbred 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.”
