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Pegasus World Cup TAA Best Turned Out Awards Sponsored by Centennial Farms
Pegasus World Cup TAA Best Turned Out Awards Sponsored by Centennial Farms

Centennial Farms sponsored the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Best Turned Out Horse Awards during the Pegasus World Cup card Jan. 28, 2023 at Gulfstream Park. 2023 marks Centennial’s fifth consecutive year Centennial Farms has sponsored the awards.   RACE 1 #12 QUALY Groom: Manuel Felipe Trainer: Saffie Joseph, Jr.   RACE 2 #9 PERFORM Groom: Marco Antonio Trainer: Claude McGaughey III   RACE 3 #4 SOLE VOLANTE Groom: Carlos Arantes Trainer: Patrick Biacone   RACE 4 — The South Beach presented by Pepsi #1 KAHIKO Groom: Nestor Ramos Trainer: J. Kent Sweezey   RACE 5 #11 JOURNEYMAN Groom: Javier Solis Trainer: Saffie Joseph, Jr.   RACE 6 — The La Prevoyante presented by Don Julio (G3) #4 BESIDE HERSELF Groom: Edwin Garcia Trainer: Todd Pletcher   RACE 7 — The Carousel Club presented by Seminole Hard Rock #8 GREYES CREEK Groom: Victor Mendoza Trainer: Paulo Lobo   RACE 8 — The Inside Information presented by Brightline (G2) #4 OBLIGATORY Groom: Ana Hernandez Trainer: William Mott   RACE 9 — The William L. McKnight presented by Davidoff Cigars (G3) #3 PAO ALTO (FR) Groom: Esteban Ramierz Trainer: Graham Motion   RACE 10 — The Fred W. Hooper presented by Whispering Angel (G3) #9 ENDORSED Groom: Edwardo Agustin Trainer: Mike Maker   RACE 11 — The TAA Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational presented by Pepsi (G3) #2 DALIKA Groom: Omar Bahena Trainer: Albert Stall, Jr.   RACE 12 — The Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational presented by Qatar Racing (G1) #6 LADY SPEIGHTSPEARE Groom: Anastasia Zemtsov Trainer: Roger Attfield   RACE 13 — The Pegasus World Cup Invitational presented by Baccarat (G1) #1 PROXY Groom: James Darjean Trainer: Michael Stidham

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Pegasus World Cup Grooms Recognized During TAA Best Turned Out Awards Sponsored by Centennial Farms
Pegasus World Cup Grooms Recognized During TAA Best Turned Out Awards Sponsored by Centennial Farms

For the fourth consecutive year, Centennial Farms sponsored the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) Best Turned Out Horse Awards during the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Card Jan. 29, 2022 at Gulfstream Park. A cash prize and TAA gift bag were given to the winning groom of the Best Turned Out for the twelve races on the card. Representatives from the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Centennial Farms selected the horse in each race that was deemed to be the best presented, and that horse’s groom received a gift bag and cash prize. The TAA and Centennial Farms promoted the winners on their social media platforms, the winning groom was mentioned on the live simulcast feed, and a congratulatory ad was placed in both the Thoroughbred Daily News and BloodHorse Daily on Monday, Jan 31, 2022. “There is nothing more gratifying than to award the unsung heroes who take care of our beloved Thoroughbred athletes,” TAA Inspection Coordinator Suzie Picou-Oldham said. “The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance was thrilled to once again partner with 1/ST and Centennial Farms to celebrate our hardworking men and women of the backside.” The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is a charity partner for the Pegasus World Cup. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Best Turned Out award recipients: RACE 1 #9 STRIKE APPEAL Groom: Odin Londono, III Trainer: Odin Londono Jr   RACE 2 #2 MAD MOCHA Groom: Michael Lewars Trainer: Stuart Simon   RACE 3 #5 EARTH STRIKE (IRE) Groom: Onildo Quevedo Trainer: Mark Casse   RACE 4 #6 BOURBON HEIST Groom: Robin Alvarez Trainer: Ian Wilkes   RACE 5 – LA PREVOYANTE S. (G3)     #6 BEAUTIFUL LOVER Groom: William Aniceto Trainer: Christophe Clement   RACE 6     #3 FANCY LIQUOR Groom: Emilio Silva Trainer: Mike Maker   RACE 7 – W. L. McKnight S.     # 3 FARMINGTON ROAD Groom- Carlos Navas Trainer: George Arnold Guest Judge: Don Little   RACE 8 – Inside Information S.     #3 DANCE D’ORO Groom: Jose Gonzales Trainer: Ralph Nicks   RACE 9 – Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf Invitational S. presented by PEPSI (G3)     # 8 SUMMER IN SARATOGA Groom: Carlos Orantes Trainer: Joe Sharp Guest Judge: Don Little   RACE 10 – Fred W. Hooper S. presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa     # 1 FEARLESS Groom: Jesus Gomez Trainer: Todd Pletcher   RACE 11 – Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational S. presented by Baccarat     # 1 SPACE TRAVELLER (GB) Groom- Elmer Martinez Trainer: Brendan Walsh Guest Judge: Don Little   RACE 12 – Pegasus World Cup Invitational S. presented by 1/ST BET # 9 COMMANDEER Groom- Javier Armenta Trainer: James Toner Guest Judge: Don Little

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TAA and Accredited Organizations Accept Check from Gulfstream Park
TAA and Accredited Organizations Accept Check from Gulfstream Park

On the Pegasus World Cup card Jan. 25 at Gulfstream Park, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and approximately 25 of its accredited aftercare organizations accepted a check for $80,000 from Gulfstream Park.

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