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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announces 2024 Off to the Races Campaign

All Posts & News Press Releases Success Stories Aftercare Editorials Supporter Features Inspector Spotlights Previous PostNext Post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announces 2024 Off to the Races Campaign Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announces 2024 Off to the Races Campaign FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2024 News Tags:fundraising, Off to the Races, VIP, VIP Experiences LEXINGTON, KY — 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. “These VIP experiences are more than just events, they’re gateways to unforgettable moments and a chance to share the magic of the racetrack for new and longtime racegoers,” said Emily Dresen, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Director of Funding and Events. “We’re excited to bring these once-in-a-lifetime adventures to people who share our love for the sport.” VIP Experiences include: 1. 2024 VIP Tampa Bay Derby – March 9, 2024 2. 2024 VIP NHC Last Chance/First Chance Qualifier – March 14, 2024 3. 2024 VIP Texas Champions Day – March 23, 2024 4. 2024 VIP Florida Derby – March 30, 2024 5. 2024 VIP Santa Anita Derby – April 6, 2024 6. 2024 VIP Blue Grass Stakes – April 6, 2024 7. 2024 VIP Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby – May 3-4, 2024 8. 2024 VIP Preakness 149 – May 17-18, 2024 9. 2024 VIP Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Racetrack – June 7-8, 2024 10. 2024 VIP Haskell Stakes – July 20, 2024 11. 2024 VIP Whitney Stakes – August 2-3, 2024 12. 2024 VIP Canterbury Park Experience – Valid any day of the 2024 Live Race Meet 13. 2024 VIP King’s Plate – August 17, 2024 14. 2024 VIP Pacific Classic – August 31, 2024 *Date subject to change 15. 2024 VIP Virginia Derby Day – September 7, 2024 16. 2024 VIP Maryland Million Day – October 2024 17. 2024 VIP Breeders’ Cup World Championships – November 1-2, 2024 18. 2025 VIP Pegasus World Cup – January 2025 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 86 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 Samantha Smith 859-224-2882 ssmith@thoroughbredaftercare.org Emily Dresen 352-362-6934 edresen@thoroughbredaftercare.org Share This Release

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Joins Pacific Classic Day at Del Mar

All Posts & News Press Releases Success Stories Aftercare Editorials Supporter Features Inspector Spotlights Previous PostNext Post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Joins Pacific Classic Day at Del Mar Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Joins Pacific Classic Day at Del Mar FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2023 News Tags:Del Mar, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Off to the Races, Pacific Classic, VIP, VIP Experiences LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announces its presence on-site at Del Mar during Pacific Classic Day. The stage is set for an exhilarating day of racing for the highly anticipated Pacific Classic on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The Grade I $1,000,000 FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic, a pivotal “Win and You’re In” event for the Breeders’ Cup Classic, headlines the event. Emphasizing Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s commitment to accredited aftercare, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be honored with a named race during the Pacific Classic Day. Following the running of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections including a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance branded blanket sponsored by Fenwick Equestrian and a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance swag bag. This race presentation not only underscores the significance of responsible aftercare but also enhances the overall experience for racing enthusiasts. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance’s presence will extend beyond the track as they assume the role of a concierge for a VIP experience. As a component of the “Off to the Races” campaign, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is set to deliver an unparalleled experience to the winners of this campaign package. This exclusive package encompasses a coveted Turf Club Table for four, guaranteeing an up-close view of the races. Additionally, winners are provided with VIP parking passes and a pre-race tour of the paddock which will offer a sneak peek into the behind-the-scenes realm of Thoroughbred racing. This package was generously donated by Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. “We are thrilled to partner with Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and enhance the Pacific Classic Day experience for our guests,” commented Josh Rubinstein, President, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. “By merging the thrill of top-notch racing with a spotlight on accredited aftercare throughout the day, our goal is to craft a genuinely unforgettable experience for both dedicated racing enthusiasts and newcomers alike.” The partnership between Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club highlights the racing industry’s commitment to responsible aftercare and serves as an example of how racing’s impact can extend well beyond the track. Through initiatives like the “Off to the Races” campaign, both organizations are working together to create a more holistic and inclusive experience for everyone involved. 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 86 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 Samantha Smith 859-224-2882 ssmith@thoroughbredaftercare.org Emily Dresen 352-362-6934 edresen@thoroughbredaftercare.org Share This Release

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Represented at Belmont Park

All Posts & News Press Releases Success Stories Aftercare Editorials Supporter Features Inspector Spotlights Previous PostNext Post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Represented at Belmont Park Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Represented at Belmont Park FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2023 News Tags:Belmont Park, Belmont Stakes, New York Racing Association, NYRA, Off to the Races, TAA, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, VIP, VIP Experiences LEXINGTON, KY — The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be represented at Belmont Park during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. The 155th Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Belmont Park. This exciting final leg of the Triple Crown will kick off with a week of live racing beginning on Thursday, June 8. The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be honored with a named race to highlight accredited aftercare. The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Race will be Race 10, on Thursday, June 8, with a post time of 7:45 PM ET. Following the running of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections including a branded blanket and swag bag. “NYRA is committed to supporting the work of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance in ways that advance the shared mission of protecting, re-training and re-homing Thoroughbreds when their racing days are done,” said Kevin Quinn, NYRA VP of Sales and Hospitality. “The Belmont Stakes provides an ideal stage to expand the public’s understanding of the meaningful aftercare efforts underway in New York, and we are pleased to welcome the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance back to Belmont throughout the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.” Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site to facilitate winning guests from one of the VIP experiences auctioned off earlier this year in the “Off to the Races” campaign, promoting aftercare awareness. Winners from the VIP experience will enjoy a weekend of racing with a table for six, buffet meals, parking, and paddock access. This experience celebrating the third leg of the Triple Crown was generously donated by NYRA. 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 86 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 Samantha Smith 859-224-2882 ssmith@thoroughbredaftercare.org Emily Dresen 352-362-6934 edresen@thoroughbredaftercare.org Share This Release

TAA’s Off to the Races and Lexitonian Stallion Season Auction Success Attributed to Sponsors

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance closed its second annual Off to the Races online auction Friday, Feb. 3rd and the Lexitonian Stallion Season online auction on Feb. 6th. Due to the generosity of their donors, the TAA raised over $56,000 from the 17 offered VIP experience packages and No Guarantee Season to Lexitonian. From Jan. 26th to Feb. 3rd the public had the opportunity to bid on VIP experience packages on 17 major race days in 2023 and 2024. Each VIP experience package offered a unique itinerary of horse racing-related bucket list activities and tickets to the specified race day(s). On Feb. 6th from 6pm – 9pm EST, breeders were welcomed to bid on a 2023 No Guarantee season with breed back to Lexitonian donated by trainer Jack Sisterson and his dedicated team at JWS Racing. Bred and campaigned by Calumet Farm, Lexitonian stands at Lane’s End for a 2023 fee of $7,500. “We love this horse, he was impressive as a race horse and he is a physically stunning animal,” said Celia Bennings of Morning Line Equestrian and winner of the 2023 season. “Lexitonian compliments our mare well and we are excited to see that he is a freshman sire by Speightstown. It will be exciting to see what his offspring does on the racetrack.” In total, 26 sponsors contributed to the 17 VIP experiences packages offered in the TAA Off to the Races auction and Lexitonian Stallion Season auctions: 1/ST, America’s Best Racing, Anne’s Washington Inn, Arkansas Thoroughbred Retirement and Rehabilitation Foundation, Breeders’ Cup Ltd., Tom Cannell, Canterbury Park, Christine A. Moore Millinery, Christine Lee’s Restaurant, Churchill Downs Inc., David Dunkley Fine Millinery, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Fran Taylor and Tom Cheek, Frank & Dino’s Restaurant, Hotel at Arundel Preserve, Keeneland Association, LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, Monmouth Park, Mt. Washington Tavern, National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, National Thoroughbred Racing Association, New York Racing Association, Old Friends, Jack Sisterson, Second Stride, Tampa Bay Downs, Win Place Home, Woodbine Entertainment. “Thank you to everyone who participated in our Off to the Races and Lexitonian Stallion Season auctions,” said TAA president Jeffrey Bloom. “We are thrilled with the outcome of these events, and so proud of all the partnerships we have formed along the way with the racetracks, sponsors, and individuals who make all of this possible. We are all here for the horses and so excited by the impact these fundraisers will make on accredited aftercare.” Businesses or individuals wishing to become involved or sponsor items for TAA auctions and events can contact TAA Funding and Events Manager Emily Dresen at Edresen@thoroughbredaftercare.org. About the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Based in Lexington, KY, the 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, the TAA is supported by owners, trainers, breeders, racetracks, aftercare professionals, and other industry members. Since inception in 2012, the TAA has granted more than $28.1 million to accredited aftercare organizations. Currently 81 aftercare organizations comprised of approximately 180 facilities across North America have been granted accreditation. To learn more about the TAA, visit ThoroughbredAftercare.org. CONTACT Stacie Clark 859-230-5881 sclark@thoroughbredaftercare.org Emily Dresen 859-224-2851 edresen@thoroughbredaftercare.org

LAST CHANCE: TAA’s Off to the Races Online Auction of VIP Racing Experiences Closes Friday Night

Off to the Races, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA)’s online benefit auction, closes Friday, Feb. 3 at 10 PM EST. Beginning last Thursday, Jan. 26, the TAA has proudly offered the public the opportunity to bid on 17 VIP experience packages on major race days in 2023 and 2024. Each experience package offers a unique itinerary of horse racing-related bucket list activities and tickets to the specified race day(s). CLICK HERE to view and bid on all items. Bidding CLOSES Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 at 10 PM EST. Featured Packages: 2023 VIP Last Chance/First Chance NHC Qualifier 2023 VIP Tampa Bay Derby 2023 VIP Florida Derby 2023 VIP Arkansas Derby 2023 VIP Santa Anita Derby 2023 VIP Blue Grass Stakes 2023 VIP Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby 2023 VIP Preakness 148 2023 VIP Belmont Stakes 2023 VIP Haskell Stakes 2023 VIP Whitney Stakes 2023 VIP King’s Plate 2023 VIP Pacific Classic 2023 VIP Maryland Million Day 2023 VIP Breeders’ Cup World Championships 2023 VIP Canterbury Park Experience 2024 VIP Pegasus World Cup “We are thrilled with level of bidding we have seen over the last week in the Off to the Races auction,” said TAA Funding and Events Manager, Emily Dresen. “With less than 24 hours to go, there is still time and opportunity to bid and raise funds for our accredited organizations. We are so grateful to all our sponsors who have donated to our auction and made all of this possible. Good luck to everyone participating!” “The Off to the Races auction is such an exciting way to support retired racehorses,” said TAA President, Jeffrey Bloom. “The TAA staff and our supporters have already done a tremendous job making this year’s auction bigger and better than last year. Bid now and join the TAA at one of our amazing 17 race-day experiences.”

Off to the Races – Online Benefit Auction

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) announced today the launch of the second annual Off to the Races, an online auction campaign which offers the public an opportunity to bid on 17 VIP experience packages on major race days in 2023 and 2024. Each experience package offers a unique itinerary of horse racing-related bucket list activities and tickets to the specified race day(s). CLICK HERE to view and bid on all items. Bidding opens Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 at 10 AM EST and closes Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 at 10 PM EST. Featured Packages: 2023 VIP Last Chance/First Chance NHC Qualifier 2023 VIP Tampa Bay Derby 2023 VIP Florida Derby 2023 VIP Arkansas Derby 2023 VIP Santa Anita Derby 2023 VIP Blue Grass Stakes 2023 VIP Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby 2023 VIP Preakness 148 2023 VIP Belmont Stakes 2023 VIP Haskell Stakes 2023 VIP Whitney Stakes 2023 VIP King’s Plate 2023 VIP Pacific Classic 2023 VIP Maryland Million Day 2023 VIP Breeders’ Cup Championships 2023 VIP Canterbury Park Experience 2024 VIP Pegasus World Cup “With the help of the racing industry, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance supports 81 accredited charities and thousands of off-track Thoroughbreds,” said TAA President, Jeffrey Bloom. “Outside of the TAA’s automatic funding sources within the industry, the Off to the Races auction is a unique and exciting opportunity to support Thoroughbred aftercare while being treated like a VIP on some of the biggest days in horse racing.” “The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is excited to kick off the second annual Off to the Races online auction,” said TAA Funding and Events Manager, Emily Dresen. “We are so grateful for the support we’ve received from our auction donors and look forward to sharing some of racing’s best days with industry participants and fans.”

TAA Kicks Off Second Annual Off to the Races Online Auction of VIP Racing Experiences

TAA’s Inaugural ‘Off to the Races’ Auction Success Attributed to Donors

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance closed its inaugural Off to the Races online auction Thursday, Feb. 10 in conjunction with the 51st Annual Eclipse Awards. Due to the generosity of their donors, the TAA raised $35,125 from the 12 offered VIP experience packages. From Jan. 28 to Feb. 10 the public had the opportunity to bid on experience packages on 12 major race days in 2022 and 2023. Each experience package offered a unique itinerary of horse racing-related bucket list activities and tickets to the specified race day(s). In total, 24 donors contributed to the 12 experience packages offered in the TAA’s Off to the Races auction: 1/ST, America’s Best Racing, Anne’s Washington Inn, Breeders’ Cup Ltd., Christine A. Moore Millinery, Christine Lee’s Restaurant, Churchill Downs Inc., Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Fran Taylor and Tom Cheek, Frank & Dino’s Restaurant, Hilton Aventura Miami Hotel, Keeneland Association, LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, Monmouth Park, Mt. Washington Tavern, National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, New York Racing Association, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, Old Friends, Pamplemousse Grille, Second Stride, The Honorable Earle I. Mack, Win Place Home, Woodbine Entertainment. “Thank you to everyone who participated in our first annual Off to the Races online auction and a huge thank you to our racetrack and industry sponsors who made this event possible,” said TAA president Jeff Bloom. “These VIP experiences are truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity for racing fans– with the added bonus of all funds raised going to support the thousands of Thoroughbreds in the care of TAA-accredited organizations. We look forward to growing the event in the years to come.” Businesses or individuals seeking to donate to the 2nd Annual Off to the Races auction can contact TAA Funding and Events Manager Emily (Dresen) Scandore at 859-224-2851. Photo: Courtesy of 1/ST