Kentucky Derby

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

In January 2022 the TAA hosted Off to the Races its inaugural online auction campaign of bucket list experiences. The 2022 Kentucky Oaks and Derby Package is the fifth of 12 experiences the TAA will have auction winners in attendance.

7th Annual Pre-Preakness Party presented by America’s Best Racing & TAA

Mt. Washington Tavern 5700 Newbury St., Baltimore, MD, United States

Joins us for the best party on Maryland's biggest racing event of the year -- The 7th Annual Pre-Preakness Party on Wednesday, May 18. The event is organized by America's Best Racing and benefits the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. $25 gets you into the Sky Bar (2nd floor) at the Mt. Washington Tavern and includes: (1) Complimentary drink ticket Complimentary snack platters (wings, dips, veggie, cheeses) Access to well-known horse racing personalities and handicapping experts. Networking opportunity to meet with people who work in racing and who love the sport. Silent auction to benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Beyond the Wire. Items to include hats from Christine A. Moore Millinery, clothing from the Old Smoke Clothing Company and racing memorabilia provided by event partners.

$25

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!

Preakness 147

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

The TAA will be on site at Preakness 147! The TAA will present the Sir Barton Stakes Sponsored by Brandon and Diannah Perry to Benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. The TAA will also help present Best Turned Out Horse Awards and have a presence at the track throughout the day to raise awareness.

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

Hats Off Day

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

Hats Off Day celebrates the impact of the horse industry with a day of free admission to the Lexington-based Kentucky Horse Park. Now in its 19th year, Hats Off Day offers family-friendly activities, starting from 3 to 10 p.m., including horse and pony rides, interactive educational booths, and a Grand Prix show jumping competition. Hats Off Day is the only day of the year when the Kentucky Horse Park admission is free.

Free

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.

Ellis Park Charity Day

Ellis Park Henderson, KY, United States

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will be promoted at Ellis Park’s Charity Day on Saturday, August 20th, 2022. As Ellis Park winds down their 100th season of racing, the TAA will be recognized alongside three other charities. The Henderson, Kentucky-based track invites patrons to learn about the TAA during a day of racing that includes a race named for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. The TAA booth will offer information on accredited aftercare and all 82 TAA-accredited charities. Additional items will be offered at the TAA booth in exchange for a donation. Three-year-olds and upward will go six furlongs for $61,000 in Saturday’s Race 7, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. A presentation of a TAA blanket and swag bag will be made to the winning connections following the running of the race. Ellis Park will continue to sell its 100-Year t-shirts for $18 on Charity Day with 10% of profits donated to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, courtesy of Jim “Mattress Mack” McInvale, CEO of Gallery Furniture and owner of RunHappy. “The TAA is excited to return to Ellis Park for Charity Day,” said TAA Operations Consultant, Stacie Clark. “We always welcome the opportunity to speak with fans and industry participants about the impact of the TAA and our 82-accredited charities.”

Virginia Derby Day

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