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Blue Jeans Boots and Bulls Derby Eve Party: Old Friends

Event Date: May 2; 5:30-11:30pm Support Old Friends at Blue Jeans, Boots, and Bulls Derby Eve Party is back at the Bluegrass Stockyards. Silent Auction, Hor d’oeuvres, silent auction, catered dinner, Derby horse Calcutta, live music by Kenny Duo, Nightflyer, and Boogie G. Beneficiaries Old Friends, Kentucky Children’s Hospital NICU, and Timber’s Grateful Companions. Event tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blue-jeans-boots-and-bulls-derby-eve-party-tickets-1247402236669

CLOSED: Pomegranate Inc. Run for the Roses 151 collection to Benefit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

There will be a Sip and Shop to support Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance at the Pomegranate Flagship store on April 17 from 5pm-8pm ET. Angela Vineyard Wines will be available by the glass or bottle, as well as light bites provided by Penny’s at Pomegranate by Chef Ouita Michel. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is partnering with Pomegranate Inc. to celebrate the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby with their limited-edition Run for the Roses 151 Collection. Pomegranate Inc. offers handcrafted home décor, table linens, and accessories inspired by nature and global artistry, with their unique equestrian designs reflecting this tradition. Pomegranate is donating 15% of sales from the Run for the Roses 151 collection line to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, available now through the running of the Kentucky Derby. This exclusive collection commemorates the running of the 151st Kentucky Derby featuring a hand stamped “151” and a special limited edition sewn in label. To ensure timely delivery: Ground shipping orders must be placed by April 24. Two-day shipping orders must be placed by April 28. Overnight shipping orders must be placed by April 29.   Visit the Pomegranate Flagship Store at 700 East Main St., Lexington, Kentucky 40502, (at the corner of Clay Ave. and Main St.), or shop online at: pomegranateinc.com/pages/run-for-the-roses

Hyatt Regency Kentucky Derby Watch Party

It’s Derby Time at GlassWoods Tavern! Join us Saturday, May 3rd | 2–7:30 PM for the ultimate Kentucky Derby Watch Party—where Southern elegance meets Derby glam! Strike a Pose at our photo wall + enter the Best Dressed Contest for a chance to win Woodford Reserve, dinner for two & more! Vibes: Bluegrass and southern rock Southern bites + handcrafted Woodford cocktails like the Bluegrass Belle & Derby Rose Smash Live race viewing on a 90” screen—the 151st Kentucky Derby airs at 6:57 PM! Trivia at 5PM hosted by our very own “Jockey” $1 from each cocktail supports retired racehorses via @ThoroughbredAftercare Come dressed to impress. Snap, sip, and celebrate the most exciting 2 minutes in sports! GlassWoods Tavern Tag your pics: #DerbyAtGlassWoods

Old Friends 20th Annual Homecoming

Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Farm in Georgetown, Ky., will host its 20th Annual Homecoming event on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Homecoming tickets are $50 per person, $25 for 2025 Clubhouse Members (children 12 and under are free). Tickets can be purchased by CLICKING HERE Or entering the following URL in your browser: https://tinyurl.com/rzzctbs5 Tickets will be on sale online now through Saturday, May 3rd at 5 p.m. Tickets will also be available at the door. The day will include a barbecue buffet lunch provided by Proud Mary, farm tours, live Bluegrass music courtesy of Steve Norman and Friends, book signings, and live and silent auctions of racing memorabilia, collectible stallion halters, artwork, jewelry, books, and much more. Old Friends, a non-profit organization, is home to such retired luminaries of the turf as 1997 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, and Hall of Famer, Silver Charm; 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, Big Brown; 2012 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, I’ll Have Another; multiple graded-stakes winner and Hall of Famer, Lava Man; Belmont Stakes winners Touch Gold, Birdstone, and Ruler On Ice; three-time Santa Anita Handicap winner, Game On Dude; 2012 Breeders’ Cup Turf and Arlington Million winner, Little Mike; 2005 Wood Memorial winner Bellamy Road; Triple-Crown star, Patch; and two-time Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner, Stormy Liberal. The event is rain or shine. For additional information please call the farm at (502) 863-1775.

The 10th Annual America’s Best Racing Pre-Preakness Party

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

The 10th annual America’s Best Racing (ABR) Pre-Preakness Party to benefit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation will be held at Mt. Washington Tavern in Baltimore, Maryland on Wednesday, May 14, 2024, at 7 PM EDT. The event will also raise awareness for the Ed Brown Society, an organization that celebrates the history of African Americans in the equine industry and creates opportunities for young people of color to gain industry exposure. There will also be a meet and greet with jockeys in support of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF). The evening will consist of networking, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, guest analyst handicappers, and a silent auction. All proceeds of the auction, which will be both online and in person, will benefit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Tickets can be purchased and you can register for the auction here: www.thoroughbredaftercare.org/abr-pre-preakness-party/

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Race Sponsored by Hallway Feeds

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

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present this at Pimlico Race Course for the week leading up to Preakness 150 on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The Preakness is a Grade I race that spans a distance of 1 3/16 miles and serves as the second leg of the Triple Crown. With the combined efforts from 1/ST RACING, The Maryland Jockey Club, America’s Best Racing, and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, accredited aftercare will be promoted with several on-site activations throughout the week. On Friday, May 16, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be recognized with a named race sponsored by Hallway Feeds on the undercard of Black-Eyed Susan Day. Following the running of the race, a presenta-tion will be made to the winning connections including a blanket and gift bag with branded merchandise. Additionally, a representative from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present to host the winners of the “Off to the Races” VIP Experience online benefit auction. This exciting VIP experience was generously donated by 1/ST RACING, America’s Best Racing, and Mt. Washington Tavern. The winners will enjoy a table for four in the Turfside Terrace on Black Eyed Susan and Preakness Day, tickets to the ABR Pre-Preakness Party, access to the winner’s circle, and much more. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will have a booth on the first level of the grandstand on Friday and Saturday, where race fans and participants can learn more about accredited aftercare. Branded merchandise and race memorabilia will be gifted in exchange for donations.

VIP Experience: Preakness 150

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

VIP Experience (SOLD): Celebrate an incredible weekend of racing as Baltimore’s Old Hilltop comes alive with the running of the Preakness Stakes. Table for four (4) at the Turfside Terrace on Black-Eyed Susan Day Table for four (4) at the Turfside Terrace on Preakness Day Two (2) Clubhouse parking passes for Friday and Saturday Four (4) tickets to the ABR Pre-Preakness Party Join the simulcast for a race on the Black-Eyed Susan undercard Join TAA in the Winner’s Circle for the Sir Barton Stakes on Preakness Day $100 gift certificate to Mt. Washington Tavern Added Bonus: Sunshine Tour for four (4) on Thursday before Preakness   Donated by: 1/ST Racing, America's Best Racing, Mt. Washington Tavern

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to Present Sir Barton Stakes Sponsored by Spendthrift Farm

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

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Pimlico Race Course for the week leading up to Preakness 150 on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The Preakness is a Grade I race that spans a distance of 1 3/16 miles and serves as the second leg of the Triple Crown. With the combined efforts from 1/ST RACING, The Maryland Jockey Club, America’s Best Racing, and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, accredited aftercare will be promoted with several on-site activations throughout the week. On Saturday, May 17, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will present the Sir Barton Stakes sponsored by Spendthrift Farm. After the running of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections, including a blanket and gift bag with branded merchandise, as well as a check presentation made to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance from Spendthrift Farm. Additionally, a representative from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present to host the winners of the “Off to the Races” VIP Experience online benefit auction. This exciting VIP experience was generously donated by 1/ST RACING, America’s Best Racing, and Mt. Washington Tavern. The winners will enjoy a table for four in the Turfside Terrace on Black Eyed Susan and Preakness Day, tickets to the ABR Pre-Preakness Party, access to the winner’s circle, and much more. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will have a booth on the first level of the grandstand on Friday and Saturday, where race fans and participants can learn more about accredited aftercare. Branded merchandise and race memorabilia will be gifted in exchange for donations.

VIP Experience: Canterbury Park Experience

Canterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

VIP Experience (SOLD): Valid any day of the 2025 Live Race Meet Experience Minnesota’s best horse racing at Canterbury Park, a favorite destination for racing and more. Reserved Finish Line Clubhouse seating for six (6) Complementary admission and programs for six (6) Six (6) $25 race wagering vouchers $100 Lucky’s Gift Shop credit $125 food and beverage credit Paddock and Winner’s Circle tour led by Mark Irving & Randy Sampson Added Bonus: Watch Paul Allen call a race in the Press Box   Donated by: Canterbury Park

LongRun Ladies Lunch

Woodbine Racetrack 555 Rexdale Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

SATURDAY, MAY 24TH, 12 pm to 3 pm. Ladies, mark your calendars!! Our annual Ladies’ Lunch at Woodbine will be held May 24th, so join us at noon for great food, fun and thoroughbred racing, all in support of our wonderful horses. Prizes, raffles, tours, and more! Wear your favourite hat for our hat contest! Tickets are $100.00 p,p including GST and you can book your spot directly through the LongRun office. Call (416) 916-1527 or email: info@longrunretirement.com https://woodbine.com/woodbine-news/longrun-ladies-lunch-tickets-on-sale/

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