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

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/

2024 VIP Texas Champions Day

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

2024 VIP Texas Champions Day Enjoy a VIP experience and seven stakes races at Sam Houston Race Park, highlighted by the Texas Thoroughbred Association Oaks and Derby! Winners of the VIP Experience will receive: 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

Jeff Ruby Steaks

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

Thoroughbred 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.

Open House and Garage Sale

Kentucky Equine Adoption Center 1713 Catnip Hill Rd., Nicholasville, KY, United States

12:00 PM -3:00 PM If you would like to donate to our garage sale, you can drop off your items this week between 9 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  Anything left at the end of the sale will be donated to a local charity.  (No clothes, please.)

Easter Egg Hunt

Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program 5757 ROUTE 96, Farmington, NY, United States

Champions Night

Join Second Stride at The Manhattan Project on Frankfort Avenue on MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2024  for an evening of FUNdraising to benefit the horses! Open to the public ~ $25 admission/donation at the door Schedule of Events: 6:00PM    Doors Open 7:00PM    Handicapping Panel presented by SKYCHAI RACING (panelists below) 8:00PM   Golden Halter Award 8:15PM    Live Auction 8:30PM   Raffle Drawings 9:00PM   Closing   CELEB Appearances including world-class trainers and jockeys, and Miss Rodeo Kentucky 2024, Zoey Norris! ONLINE and LIVE Auctions ~ details to come! All proceeds from Champions Night directly benefit the transitioning thoroughbred racehorses in Second Stride’s care.

2024 VIP Florida Derby

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

2024 Florida Derby   Enjoy breathtaking views of the legendary Gulfstream Park racetrack and watch history in the making. Winners of the VIP experience will receive: 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