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All Posts & News Press Releases Success Stories Aftercare Editorials Retraining Tips Supporter Features Inspector Spotlights Humberger Toggle Menu Previous PostNext Post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance On-Site at Del Mar for Breeders’ Cup World Championships Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance On-Site at Del Mar for Breeders’ Cup World Championships FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2024 News Tags:accredited aftercare, BC4TAA, Breeders' Cup, Breeders' Cup Limited, Breeders' Cup Tex-to-Give, Breeders' Cup World Championships, Del Mar, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, FanDuel, FanDuel TV, Text-to-Give, The FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Race, VIP Experience LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site at Del Mar for Breeders’ Cup World Championships, set to be held on Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2, 2024. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is proud to be named the Official Aftercare Partner of Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be represented with two named races on Friday of Breeders’ Cup weekend. Race 2, The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. PT / 3:10 p.m. ET. The FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (G1) will be run at 4:45 p.m. PT / 7:45 p.m. ET. After the running of each race, a presentation will be made in the winner’s circle where both winning connections will receive a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance gift bag and blanket. As part of FanDuel’s commitment to supporting accredited aftercare, the sports wagering and television network will make a generous $100,000 contribution to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “The FanDuel Group is proud to have Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance present The FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile for a fifth consecutive year,” said Andrew Moore, General Manager of Racing, FanDuel. “Accredited aftercare is a vital part of the industry, and we’re honored to contribute to the incredible work that Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance does in supporting the aftercare of our equine athletes when they retire from the track.” As the Official Aftercare Partner of Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be the beneficiary of their new Text-to-Give fundraising campaign that will run from October 24 through November 3, 2024. This campaign provides race fans and participants with a fantastic opportunity to actively support aftercare and the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance’s mission of facilitating new careers and homes for Thoroughbreds after racing. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will host the winners of the 2024 VIP Breeders’ Cup World Championships experience from the “Off to the Races” online benefit auction. This experience was generously donated by Breeders’ Cup Limited. The winners will enjoy four tickets to the Breeders’ Cup Breakfast Marquee on Wednesday, a table for four at the track on Friday and Saturday, paddock passes for The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes, and much more. Additionally, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will have a booth set up during both days of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, where patrons are encouraged to stop by to learn more about accredited aftercare. Branded merchandise will be available in exchange for a donation. “The Breeders’ Cup is very pleased to continue our partnership with Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, and to shine a light on Thoroughbred aftercare at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships,” said Dora Delgado, Executive Vice President & Chief Racing Officer, Breeders’ Cup Limited. “We are proud to support their mission of facilitating bright futures for Thoroughbreds beyond the racetrack and to recognize the importance of accredited aftercare in maintaining the integrity of our sport.” As another way to show support, racing fans and handicappers can opt to donate to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance throughout the week when cashing a winning ticket on an AmTote self-service betting terminal at Del Mar. All donations are tax-deductible. “Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is honored to once again serve as the Official Aftercare Partner of Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar this year,” said Stacie Clark-Rogers, Operations Consultant, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “Our collaboration with Breeders’ Cup and Del Mar serves as a powerful stage to promote and advance the cause of accredited aftercare for Thoroughbreds.” About Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Based in Lexington, KY, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, retire, and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. Along with continued funding from its original partners Breeders’ Cup, The Jockey Club, and Keeneland Association, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is supported by owners, trainers, breeders, racetracks, aftercare professionals, and other industry members. Since inception in 2012, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has granted more than $31.9 million to accredited aftercare organizations. Currently 84 aftercare organizations comprised of approximately 180 facilities across North America have been granted accreditation. To learn more about Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, visit thoroughbredaftercare.org. Contact Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance859-224-2756info@thoroughbredaftercare.org Fundraising & EventsEmily Dresen352-362-6934edresen@thoroughbredaftercare.org Media ContactSamantha Smith Share This Release