TAA Race at Tampa Bay Downs

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

The TAA will have a named race on Sunday, March 27, 2022 on the undercard at Tampa Bay Downs. Immediately following the race a TAA blanket and swag bag will be presented in the winner's circle.  

TAA Day at the Races at Florida Derby

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

Gulfstream Park and 1/ST host TAA Day at the Races on Florida Derby Day!   The TAA will have a named race on Saturday, April 2, 2022 on the undercard at Gulfstream Park. Immediately following the race a TAA blanket and swag bag will be presented in the winner’s circle. For one day only, jockeys will have the opportunity to pledge their mounts to the TAA.   In January 2022 the TAA hosted Off to the Races its inaugural online auction campaign of bucket list experiences. The 2022 Florida Derby is the first of 12 experiences the TAA will have auction winners in attendance.  

Jeff Ruby Steaks Day

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

The TAA will have a race presentation on the undercard of Jeff Ruby Steaks Day at Turfway Park. Look for us in Race 6!

Champion’s Day

Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

The TAA will present Race 6 on the undercard on Champion's Day, at Churchill Downs.

Black-Eyed Susan Day

Pimlico Race Course 5201 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD, United States

The TAA will present a race on the BESD undercard as well as present Best Turned Our Horse Awards for each race!

New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day

Saratoga Race Course

NYRA will partner with the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) and New York Thoroughbred Breeders (NYTB) in hosting the second annual New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day. The day will pay tribute to an array of organizations involved in finding new homes and careers for retired racehorses. The featured race will be the Rick Violette Stakes, named for the late NYTHA President who was a founding member of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA). 11:00am Gates Open 1:05pm First Post

Whitney Stakes Day

Saratoga Race Course

Visit the TAA at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the community booth. The TAA will also have a TBD race presentation on the Whitney Stakes undercard.

Virginia Derby Day

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

Woodbine Aftercare Day 2022

Woodbine Racetrack

For the second consecutive year, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will be promoted at Woodbine Racetrack‘s Aftercare Day on October 8th, 2022. TAA will be recognized throughout the race day, including in the presentation of the Nearctic Stakes (G2). The Toronto, Ontario-based track invites patrons to join in supporting the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance during a day of racing that includes jockey pledges, TAA Best Turned Out Horse Awards, and the presentation of the Nearctic Stakes (G2). The day will culminate in Woodbine Entertainment Group presenting a check in honor of the TAA. Jockeys will have the opportunity to designate their earnings to the TAA for any races won on Saturday, October 8. The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Best Turned Out Horse Awards will be conducted in conjunction with the five stakes races on the card and are generously sponsored by Josham Farms Limited. Following the running of the Nearctic Stakes (G2), the TAA will be included in two presentations, first the blanket presentation made to the winning connections, then a check presentation to the TAA on behalf of Woodbine Entertainment Group. Support for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance runs deep among Canadian horse people. Woodbine Racetrack plays host to numerous TAA supporting trainers throughout the racing calendar, including Kevin Attard, Roger Attfield, Josie Carroll, John Charalambous, Catherine Day Phillips, Elizabeth Elder, Nick Gonzalez, Mike Keogh, and Robert Landry. Whether in Canada, the U.S., or beyond–trainers have the opportunity to pledge any percentage of their earnings in support of the TAA, its 82 accredited organizations, 180 facilities, and the thousands of Thoroughbreds in their care. Continue reading >>