52nd Annual Eclipse Awards

January 26, 2023 The Breakers One South County Road Palm Beach, FL 33480 As the Official Charity Partner, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will have a presence at the 52nd Annual Eclipse Awards held January 26th at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla. In-person attendees of the Eclipse Awards will have the opportunity to donate to the TAA and learn more about its mission through on-screen displays of TAA’s messaging. “As we convene to recognize the most accomplished horses and humans of 2022, the NTRA is proud to recognize the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance as the Official Charity of the 52nd Eclipse Awards,” said NTRA President and CEO Tom Rooney. “The work of the TAA is vital to the longevity of our sport, and we hope everyone dependent on these magnificent creatures for their livelihood and enjoyment will join us in honoring them during this time of reflection and beyond.” In conjunction with NTRA, Lilly Pulitzer will host a “Sip, Shop, and Support” event from 11am-3pm with 10% of the proceeds to benefit the TAA. In addition to the free beverages provided by Lilly Pulitzer, the TAA will be raffling off a hand-painted Lilly Pulitzer purse. Raffle tickets are $20 with 100% of proceeds benefitting the nationwide aftercare nonprofit. Raffle tickets can be purchased during the in-store event in Palm Beach on Worth Avenue. “We hold strong to what our fearless leader, Lilly Pulitzer, once said, ‘If you haven’t any charity in your heart then you have the worst kind of heart trouble.’ The Lilly Pulitzer brand proudly carries on Lilly’s tradition of giving by collaborating with world-class and local non-profit organizations who are working to make the world a sunnier place,” said a representative of Lilly Pulitzer’s store on Worth Ave in Palm Beach. “Thank you to NTRA and Lilly Pulitzer for honoring the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance during this commemorative celebration of the best and brightest in our industry,” said TAA Funding and Events Manager, Emily Dresen. “The TAA would like to wish a heartfelt congratulations to all those who cement their place among horse racing’s history at the 52nd Annual Eclipse Awards.” In addition to the in-person festivities, the TAA will kick off its second annual Off to the Races online auction on Thursday, January 26 consisting of VIP experience packages on major race days in 2023 and 2024. The online auction will remain open for 9 days, closing Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10 PM EST.   Schedule of Events 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m: Worth Avenue Sip, Shop & Support (proceeds of sales will go to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance) 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m: Cocktails and Red Carpet Show sponsored by Keeneland in the Mediterranean Ballroom 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m: Awards show, dinner, and Champions reception in the Venetian Ballroom Attire: Black-Tie

$525

Pegasus World Cup

Pegasus World Cup Recognizes TAA as Charitable Partner for Seventh Consecutive Year $500,000 Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf presented by Pepsi to be Named in Support of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance As part of 1/ST’s mission to prioritize the care and safety of Thoroughbred racehorses before, during, and after their racing careers, the 2023 Pegasus World Cup presented by Baccarat will recognize the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) as its Charitable Partner for the seventh consecutive year. The 2023 Pegasus World Cup will feature three graded stakes races – the $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) presented by Baccarat, the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1) presented by Qatar Racing and the $500,000 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G3) presented by Pepsi. “1/ST is happy to once again welcome and recognize the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance as our honored Charitable Partner of the 2023 Pegasus World Cup,” said Nicole Walker, Vice President, The Stronach Group and TAA Committee Member. “Thoroughbred aftercare has always been a top priority for 1/ST. We are proud to support the TAA and the wonderful work they do for our equine friends.” As part of the Pegasus World Cup race day celebrations on Saturday, January 28, 1/ST will present a check to representatives from TAA’s Board of Directors and accredited organizations in the Winner’s Circle immediately following the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf race. “1/ST’s dedication to accredited Thoroughbred aftercare is unfailing,” said TAA Operations Consultant, Stacie Clark. “We are honored to be included for another exciting year of the Pegasus World Cup and would like to thank Gulfstream Park for being such gracious hosts to the TAA and its accredited organizations.” Since the inception of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance in 2012, 1/ST has donated over $1 million to support the TAA’s mission to retrain, retire, and rehome Thoroughbred racehorses. 1/ST executive Nicole Walker served five consecutive years as a TAA board member and is currently an active member of the TAA Communications Committee. 1/ST RACING & GAMING’s Chief Executive Officer Aidan Butler joined the TAA board and executive committee in 2022. The 2023 Pegasus World Cup will be broadcast live on NBC with a 90-minute show from 4:30 to 6 P.M. ET and can be streamed live on NBCSports.com and Peacock. For more tickets and more information about the Pegasus World Cup, please visit Pegasusworldcup.com or follow on social @PegasusWorldCup #AllForOne. For more information or to donate to the TAA, please visit ThoroughbredAftercare.org. Centennial Farms to Sponsor TAA Best Turned Out Horse Awards at Pegasus World Cup Centennial Farms will sponsor the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Best Turned Out Horse Awards during the Pegasus World Cup card Jan. 28, 2023 at Gulfstream Park. 2023 marks Centennial’s fifth consecutive year sponsoring the awards. Centennial Farms, an ownership group with more than 30 years of experience operating elite Thoroughbred racing partnerships, will sponsor the cash prizes and gift bags to be given to the winning grooms of the Best Turned Out Horses for the 13-race card. “Centennial is proud to once again be sponsors and partners with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance in presenting the Best Turned Out Horse Awards,” said Don Little, President of Centennial Farms. “Recognizing the hard working, behind the scenes people that care for these magnificent horses unconditionally is invaluable to our sport. We look forward to an incredible day of racing and seeing all the great horses that will be turned out on Pegasus Day.” TAA and Centennial Farms representatives will select the horse in each race that is deemed to be the best presented, and that horse’s groom will receive a gift bag and cash prize. The TAA and Centennial Farms will promote the winners on their social media platforms and the winning grooms will be named on Gulfstream Park’s live simulcast feed. “Our industry would be nothing without the dedicated men and women who day in and day out display unwavering devotion in caring for our equine athletes,” said TAA Funding and Events Manager, Emily Dresen. “We are so appreciative of our friends Don Little and Centennial Farms for continuing to join the TAA in presenting the Best Turned Out Horse Awards at the Pegasus World Cup.” Centennial Farms has sponsored the TAA Best Turned Out Horse Awards at the Pegasus World Cup since 2019, with Little personally selecting the winners. For the seventh consecutive year, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has been named the official Charitable Partner of the Pegasus World Cup.

South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue: Hearts & Hoofbeats

South Florida SPCA‘s Hearts & Hoofbeats will recognize a momentous milestone for the SFSPCA celebrating 30 continuous years of operations rescuing, rehabilitating, retraining, and rehoming horses and other animals. Hearts & Hoofbeats promises to be a celebratory cocktail in a magical garden featuring a unique auction, pre-Valentine’s Day love and goodness, and much more! We will honor Commissioner Sally Heyman for her extraordinary commitment to being a champion for animals. You can get your tickets by visiting the link below: https://tinyurl.com/HeartsandHoofbeats Sponsorships are also available, please contact Chris Septer at Chris@helpthehorses.org   Date: Friday, February 10, 2023 Time: 6PM-8PM Location: Leku Magic Garden at the Rubell Museum - 1100 NW 23rd Street, Miami, FL  

$150

Win Place Home: Horsemanship 102

Win Place Home 16257 Lost Canyon Road, Canyon Country, CA, United States

Join Win, Place, Home at the ranch for their Horsemanship 102 class! When: Saturday, February 25th | 9am-12pm Taught By: Founder/Trainer CJ Wilson & Monty Roberts Certified Trainer Elisabeth Hower Where: 16257 Lost Canyon Road. Canyon Country, CA, 91387   Sign up @ www.winplacehome.org/classes

Tampa Bay Derby

The Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby - Grade III First four finishers earn points for the road to the Kentucky Derby For Three Year Olds One Mile and One Sixteenth   - Saturday, March 11, 2023 - Tampa Bay Downs 11225 Race Track Rd, Tampa, FL 33626     **VIP Experience @ Tampa Bay Derby** Saturday, March 11, 2023

Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park

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

JEFF RUBY STEAKS DAY at TURFWAY PARK Saturday, March 25th       R6 The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Post Time: 3:13PM  

Florida Derby

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

Curlin Florida Derby - Grade I CURLIN FLORIDA DERBY For Three Year Olds One Mile and One Eighth   - Saturday, April 1, 2023 - Gulfstream Park Racing 901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009     **VIP Experience @ Florida Derby** Saturday, April 1, 2023

VIP Experience at Arkansas Derby

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort 2705 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR, United States

**VIP Experience @ Arkansas Derby** Arkansas Derby – Grade I For Three Year Olds One Mile and One Eighth – Saturday, April 1, 2023 – Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort 2705 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901