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All Posts & News Press Releases Success Stories Aftercare Editorials Supporter Features Inspector Spotlights Previous Post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance On-Site for Santa Anita Derby Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance On-Site for Santa Anita Derby FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2024 News Tags:Santa Anita Derby, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Race, VIP Experience LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site this year at Santa Anita Park for the Santa Anita Derby on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The West Coast’s leading Grade 1 Kentucky Derby prep-race provides qualifying points to the top five finishers, with distributions of 100-50-25-15-10 points. 1/ST RACING is honoring Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance with a named race on the undercard of Santa Anita Derby Day. Following the conclusion of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections including a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance branded blanket and gift bag. 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 and Win Place Home. The winners will enjoy premium dining, a guided tour of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organization Win Place Home, and more. “Santa Anita Park and 1/ST RACING are thrilled to welcome back Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance for Santa Anita Derby Day,” said Nate Newby, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Santa Anita Park. “We are dedicated to promoting accredited aftercare by increasing awareness and championing the mission of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.” “We are looking forward to being at Santa Anita for an exciting weekend of racing,” said Stacie Clark-Rogers, Operations Consultant, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “Having a presence at 1/ST events with a VIP experience is another way that we can highlight the significance of accredited aftercare.” 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

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present this year at the Santa Anita Derby on April 8, 2023. The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be recognized with a named race on the Santa Anita Derby Day undercard. Following the running of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections including a branded blanket and swag bag. There will also be an opportunity for jockeys to pledge their jocks mount fee throughout the day to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) is partnering with Santa Anita Park to host TAA Day at the Races on Santa Anita Derby Day. This edition of TAA Day at the Races includes a race presentation by the TAA on the undercard, an opportunity for jockeys to pledge their jocks mount fee to the TAA, and a call-to-action for race day attendees and viewers to join 1/ST and Santa Anita Park in celebrating the TAA through monetary donations. Race 5, the Providencia Stakes (G3) presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, goes off at 2:00 pm PT on Saturday, April 9, 2022. A presentation of a TAA blanket and swag bag will be made to the winning connections following the running of the race. TAA supporters 1/ST Racing and Santa Anita Park will promote aftercare awareness throughout the race day. Six three-year-old fillies will make their bid on the turf going 1 1/8 miles for the $100,000 purse. Of the six Thoroughbreds entered, one has connections to a TAA supporter: #3 CAIRO MEMORIES bred by Brereton Jones. “1/ST is a strong proponent of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and partnering with them on Santa Anita Derby Day is a great opportunity to continue highlighting the importance of aftercare,” said 1/ST Racing Chief Operating Officer and TAA Board of Directors Member, Aidan Butler. “It’s gearing up to be a beautiful weekend for the TAA Day at the Races on Santa Anita Derby Day,” said TAA Board of Directors President, Jeffrey Bloom. “The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is truly an industry-wide effort and to see so many racetracks and businesses come together to support the TAA is gratifying.” Horses representing TAA-supporting breeders, owners, and trainers entered on Santa Anita Derby Day include: R1: #4 COVER VERSION bred by Godolphin R3: #3 BESTRELLA (IRE) trained by Doug O’Neill R4: #4 MICRO SHARE owned in-part by MyRacehorse and bred by Brereton Jones R5: #3 CAIRO MEMORIES bred by Brereton Jones R6: #1 HAPPY JACK trained by Doug O’Neill; #2 ARMAGNAC owned in-part by Starlight Racing & Madaket Stables LLC; #3 FORBIDDEN KINGDOM owned in-part by MyRacehorse; #4 MESSIER owned in-part by Starlight Racing & Madaket Stables LLC; #5 WIN THE DAY trained by Doug O’Neill R7: #3 JAVANICA bred by Godolphin; #5 AVENUE DE FRANCE (FR) owned in-part by Madaket Stables LLC R11: #2 COAST OF ROAN trained by Doug O’Neill R12: #1 BROTHERLY LOVE trained by Doug O’Neill; #13 MO THEM DOWN trained by Doug O’Neill Photo: Suzie Picou-Oldham