First Chance/Last Chance Competition

Horseshoe Las Vegas 3645 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, United States

VIP Experience: This exclusive package is your last chance to compete at the National Horseplayers Championship! $500 entry fee for one (1) competitor waived Hotel accommodations for two (2) nights (March 12th and 13th) If player qualifies during the Last Chance Competition, NTRA will cover player’s hotel accommodations for the National Horseplayers Championships (March 14th, 15th, and 16th) The NHC is the world’s richest and most prestigious handicapping tournament of the year for horseplayers and is the culmination of a year-long series of NTRA-sanctioned local tournaments conducted by racetracks, casino race books, off-track betting facilities, and horse racing and handicapping websites, each of which sends its top qualifiers to the national finals. Learn more at: NHC - NTRA   Donated by: NTRA

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.

VIP Experience: Virginia Derby Day

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

VIP Experience (SOLD): Visit Colonial Downs, home of the Secretariat Turf Course, and be a part of Virginia’s Derby Day! VIP table for six (6) inclusive of food and non-alcoholic drinks VIP Paddock Access prior to TAA race Winner’s Circle access for TAA race Six (6) souvenir gift bags Added Bonus: Meet and greet with track announcer Jason Beem   Donated by: Colonial Downs

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.

VIP Experience: Texas Champions Day

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

VIP Experience (SOLD): Enjoy a VIP experience and seven stakes races at Sam Houston Race Park, highlighted by the Texas Thoroughbred Association Oaks and Derby! Table for six (6) in The Jockey Club Inclusive of lunch (no alcohol) Parking pass for one (1) vehicle Paddock passes Winner’s Circle access for Star of Texas Stakes Race presented by TAA Watch a race call with track announcer Nick Tammaro Added Bonus: Guided tour of the Sam Houston Race Park stable area   Donated by: Sam Houston Race Park

CKRH: Paul Frazer Combined Test & Dressage Show

Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Paul Frazer Memorial Combined Test and Dressage Competition is dedicated to a former CKRH Board Member who worked to remove physical barriers facing children with special needs. Paul designed the first accessible bus in the Fayette County Public Schools, and his design later served as a model for all accessible buses in Kentucky. As director of maintenance for Fayette County schools, Paul oversaw the construction of ramps, installation of elevators and other structural remodeling to ensure access for every student. This year you will be able to see first-hand the hard work that just a few of our clients have put in to their connection with horses. If you see a rider with a blue saddle pad, feel free to say hi and congratulate them on their accomplishments, many of them at their first horse show! Thank you for supporting Central Kentucky Riding for Hope with our Paul Frazer Memorial Combined Test and Dressage Show and good luck this show season! Registration Opens February 4!

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.

VIP Experience: Florida Derby

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

VIP Experience (SOLD): Enjoy breathtaking views of the legendary Gulfstream Park racetrack and watch history in the making. Table for four (4) in Ten Palms Restaurant inclusive of food and beer + wine package Trackside breakfast* Guided backside tour Four (4) paddock passes Four (4) Gulfstream Park swag bags Added Bonus: Watch Peter Aiello call an undercard race from the announcer’s booth *Trackside Breakfast dependent on availability   Donated by: 1/ST Racing

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