Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance VIP Auction

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced the dates of the annual Off to the Races Campaign, an online benefit auction featuring VIP racing experience packages with all proceeds going to support accredited aftercare. This online auction provides a chance for the public to bid on 18 VIP racing experience packages, granting access to major race days at renowned racetracks across North America in 2024 and 2025. Each package features an exclusive itinerary of horse racing-related activities, alongside tickets to designated race days and more, promising unforgettable experiences. Bidding opens Thursday, January 25 at 10 AM EST and closes February 2 at 10 PM EST. Those who are interested can view items and register to bid in advance. Visit thoroughbredaftercare.org/offtotheraces to view and bid on all VIP experiences. VIP Experiences include: 2024 VIP Tampa Bay Derby – March 9, 2024 2024 VIP NHC Last Chance/First Chance Qualifier – March 14, 2024 2024 VIP Texas Champions Day – March 23, 2024 2024 VIP Florida Derby – March 30, 2024 2024 VIP Santa Anita Derby – April 6, 2024 2024 VIP Blue Grass Stakes – April 6, 2024 2024 VIP Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby – May 3-4, 2024 2024 VIP Preakness 149 – May 17-18, 2024 2024 VIP Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Racetrack – June 7-8, 2024 2024 VIP Haskell Stakes – July 20, 2024 2024 VIP Whitney Stakes – August 2-3, 2024 2024 VIP Canterbury Park Experience – Valid any day of the 2024 Live Race Meet 2024 VIP King’s Plate – August 17, 2024 2024 VIP Pacific Classic – August 31, 2024 *Date subject to change 2024 VIP Virginia Derby Day – September 7, 2024 2024 VIP Maryland Million Day – October 2024 2024 VIP Breeders’ Cup World Championships – November 1-2, 2024 2025 VIP Pegasus World Cup – January 2025

Pegasus World Cup

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

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is announced as the Official Aftercare Partner of the Pegasus World Cup, set to be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Gulfstream Park. Pegasus World Cup and 1/ST RACING recognizes the importance of prioritizing the welfare of Thoroughbred racehorses, which has led them to partner with Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance for nine consecutive years.   Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will have a named race on both Friday and Saturday, the weekend of the Pegasus World Cup. On Friday, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will present Race 6: “Congratulations Fasig-Tipton TAA Auction Winners” alongside Fasig-Tipton, the winning bidder of the last year’s Off to the Races VIP Pegasus Package. Post time is set for 2:39 PM ET. On Saturday, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will present Race 10, the Grade II ‘TAA Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational Stakes’, which has a post time of 3:45 PM ET. Winners of both named races will receive a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance blanket and a gift bag with branded merchandise. In recognition of their enduring collaboration, 1/ST RACING will present Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance with a generous check donation following the named race at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. Representatives from the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Board of Directors and its accredited organizations will be present for the check presentation.

Old Friends Celebrates Silver Charm, Touch of Gold

Old Friends Farm 1841 Paynes Depot Rd, Georgetown, KY, United States

Come join the celebration as 1997 Triple Crown rivals, Silver Charm, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, and Touch Gold, the Belmont Stakes winner, invite you to join them in their 1997 Triple Crown Birthday Bash as they both turn 30 years old this year! Date: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 Time: 12-3 p.m. Where: Old Friends, 1841 Paynes Depot Road, Georgetown, Ky.  

VIP 2024 Tampa Bay Derby

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

2024 VIP Tampa Bay Derby   Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday, March 9, 2024, 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. 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 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.   Visit Tampa Bay Downs on their biggest racing day of the season, highlighted by the Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby for 3-year-old Triple Crown candidates. Winners of the VIP experience will receive: Table for four (4) with lunch (alcohol not included) Box for four (4) Valet parking for one (1) vehicle Admission and programs for four (4) Paddock passes for TAA Race Winner’s Circle access for TAA Race Hotel accommodations for two (2) nights (March 8th and 9th) at Residence Inn Tampa Oldsmar   Added Bonus: Gift Certificate to a local restaurant   Donated by: Tampa Bay Downs, Tom Cannell

2024 VIP Haskell Stakes

Monmouth Park

Be a part of Shore tradition at Monmouth Park and witness the storied Haskell Stakes! Winners of this VIP experience will receive:  Horsemen’s box for six (6) Valet parking for one (1) vehicle Six (6) Haskell Day admission passes Six (6) souvenir pens and hats Six (6) official Haskell Day track programs Donated by: Monmouth Park

2024 VIP National Horseplayers Championships (NHC)

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

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.   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 13th and 14th)   If player qualifies during the Last Chance Competition, NTRA will cover player’s hotel accommodations for the National Horseplayers Championships (March 15th, 16, and 17th) 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

South Florida SPCA Open House

South Florida SPCA 24650 SW 167 Ave, Homestead, United States

Please join us for our open house this spring!   Saturday, March 16th Hours 12:00pm – 4:00pm No charge for entry Children’s Activities Food trucks Raffle Meet All Rescue Animals In Person!   Ranch Address 24650 SW 167 Ave, Homestead, FL 33031 * Please enter from 248th Street

ANNUAL KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY

Newberry Hall 177 Newberry St., Aiken, SC, United States

Join us for the most thrilling two minutes in sports at our Kentucky Derby Party!  Get ready to don your fanciest hats  for an unforgettable afternoon of horse racing, delicious food and exciting silent auction and live auction bidding. Place your bets as we watch the legendary Kentucky Derby live on the big screen.   Take part in our silent auction featuring an array of fantastic prizes.  All proceeds will benefit the Rescue. Advance Tickets available until April 18:  $75.00 per person After April 18th:  $95.00 per person Sponsor a Table for 8 guests:  $750.00 - your sponsorship includes one free Custom Engraved Brick ($130.00 value) which will pave the entry to the new barn (construction scheduled Fall of 2024).    Upon registration at the event, you will be given your Engraved Brick Application. Your Ticket includes dinner, complimentary wine/beer, silent auction, live auction, raffle prizes and hat contest. Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate the Derby in style while supporting a great cause.  Grab your tickets early as space is limited. See you at the Finish Line! Tickets and Reserved Tables of 8  available at: - Aiken Saddlery - Equine Rescue of Aiken - White Rose Eclectics Buy your ticket online now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-kentucky-derby-party-benifiting-equine-rescue-of-aiken-tickets-836202432987?aff=affiliate1

Paul Frazer Combined Test & Dressage Show Saturday

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope 4185 Walt Robertson Rd, Lexington, KY, United States

Presenting the 33rd Annual Paul Frazer Memorial Combined Test and Dressage Show benefitting Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, a 501c3 located at the Kentucky Horse Park dedicated to improving the quality of life and health of individuals with special, physical, cognitive, or behavioral needs through equine therapeutic activities. Since 1981, CKRH has assisted thousands of Central Kentuckians with disabilities as they strive to be fully engaged individuals and community citizens. Our equine therapeutic services help them improve gross/fine motor skills, balance, strength, or coordination while our equine-assisted learning and mental health programs further develop their communication, emotion regulation, and social interaction skills. 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 handicap-accessible bus in the Fayette County Public School System—a design that later served as a model for all special needs buses in Kentucky.   Registration: http://tinyurl.com/pfregistration24 Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/734376635403368 CKRH Website Link: https://www.ckrh.org/paul-frazer/