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All Posts & News Press Releases Success Stories Aftercare Editorials Supporter Features Inspector Spotlights Previous PostNext Post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Present at Maryland Million Day Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Present at Maryland Million Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2023 News Tags:Maryland, Maryland Jockey Club, Maryland Millikon Day, Maryland Million, Named Race, TAA, TAA Named Race, Thoroughbred Aftercare, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, VIP, VIP Experiences LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present this year at Maryland Million Day on Saturday, October 14, 2023. This day is designed to promote and celebrate Maryland breeding and racehorses who compete in races with purses of over one million dollars. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be recognized, along with Maryland Jockey Club, with a named race on Maryland Million Day. Following the running of The Maryland Jockey Club Stakes to Benefit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, a presentation will be made to the winning connections including a branded Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance blanket and swag bag. “The Maryland Jockey Club is honored to sponsor a race with Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance,” said Mike Rogers, Acting President, Maryland Jockey Club. “We are dedicated to accredited aftercare, ensuring our horses find safe homes after their racing careers.” Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will also be on-site as part of the VIP experience that was auctioned off earlier this year in the “Off to the Races” campaign, designed to fundraise on behalf of the accredited organizations and promote awareness of accredited aftercare. This exciting VIP experience was generously donated by 1/ST Racing and The Hotel at Arundel Preserve. The winners of the VIP experience will receive a VIP Clubhouse table for four at the racetrack, dinner and amenities at The Hotel at Arundel preserve, and a Maryland swag bag. 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
Read More >All Posts & News Press Releases Success Stories Aftercare Editorials Supporter Features Inspector Spotlights Previous PostNext Post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Has Successful Presence at Woodbine Aftercare Alliance Day Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Has Successful Presence at Woodbine Aftercare Alliance Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2023 News Tags:Aftercare Day, Best Turned Out, Best Turned Out awards, Best Turned Out Horse, Check Presentation, Jockey Pledge, Named Race, TAA Named Race, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Woodbine, Woodbine Entertainment, Woodbine Racetrack LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance had a successful presence at Woodbine Racetrack for the third consecutive Woodbine Aftercare Alliance Day on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance had a variety of activations on-site throughout the day. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance was honored with a named race during Woodbine Aftercare Alliance Day. Race 10, The Nearctic Stakes (G2) Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, was won by #11, Big Invasion, ridden by Dylan Davis and trained by Christophe Clement. Big Invasion is owned by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance supporters Patti and Dean Reeves of Reeves Thoroughbred Racing. Following the running of the race, a winner’s circle presentation was made to the winning connections including a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance branded blanket sponsored by Fenwick Equestrian and a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance swag bag. Woodbine Entertainment Group made a generous donation to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. This race and charitable contribution are one of many ways Woodbine Racetrack emphasized and demonstrated the importance of accredited aftercare throughout the day. Jockeys and valets had the opportunity to designate their earnings to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance for any races won on Woodbine Aftercare Alliance Day. This activation is a great way for the riders to demonstrate their dedication to accredited aftercare and their appreciation for their equine athletes. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Best Turned Out Horse Awards, generously sponsored by Josham Farms Limited, were conducted in conjunction with four stakes races. The winners of the Best Turned Out Horse Awards were as follows: Race 6Lodge HillGroom: Ricky NichalsonJockey: Trevor McCarthyTrainer: Matt DouglasOwner: Double O RacingBreeder: Josham Farms Limited Race 7With The Moonlight (IRE)Groom: Graham ColbertJockey: William BuickTrainer: Charles ApplebyOwner: Godolphin, LLCBreeder: Godolphin Race 9Adhamo (IRE)Groom: Migeul DiazJockey: Kazushi KimuraTrainer: Chad C. BrownOwner: Madaket Stables LLC, Dubb, Michael, Louis Lazzinnaro LLC and Caruso, Michael J. Owner LinkBreeder: Wertheimer et Frere Race 10Ice Chocolat (BRZ)Groom: Garth DanialsJockey: Javier CastellanoTrainer: Mark E. CasseOwner: Barber, Gary, Wachtel Stable and Deutsch, PeterBreeder: Haras Niju “Woodbine Racetrack serves as a unifying epicenter, consistently attracting a substantial and diverse community of passionate and dedicated Canadian horse racing enthusiasts,” said Stacie Clark-Rogers, Operations Consultant, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “There are a large number of aftercare supporters from Woodbine, where the welfare and post-career support of these athletes remains a top priority.” 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 Smith859-224-2882ssmith@thoroughbredaftercare.org Emily Dresen352-362-6934edresen@thoroughbredaftercare.org Share This Release
Read More >All Posts & News Press Releases Success Stories Aftercare Editorials Supporter Features Inspector Spotlights Previous PostNext Post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance On-Site in Saratoga Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance On-Site in Saratoga FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2023 News Tags:Community Booth, Ellen Skidmore, Fasig Tipton, Fasig Tipton Saratoga Sale, New York Racing, New York Racing Association, NYRA, Repole Stable, Saratoga, TAA, TAA Named Race, TAA Race, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Yearling Sale LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site in Saratoga for a variety of activations in August during the weekend of the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney and the subsequent week of the Fasig-Tipton yearling sales. The 96th running of the Whitney will be held at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, August 5, 2023. New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will feature Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance as its Community Partner of the Day. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site all day at NYRA’s Community Outreach Booth to share information on accredited aftercare. Branded merchandise will be available in exchange for a donation, including a limited-edition Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance “Saratoga” t-shirt sponsored by Repole Stable featuring a unique design by artist and supporter Ellen Skidmore. Learn more about the NYRA Community Booth here: nyra.com/saratoga/visit/community-booth. “With so many events and industry participants in town for the Saratoga meet, it is a fantastic opportunity for Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to be on-site and connect with supporters, partners, and some of our local accredited organizations,” said Jeffrey Bloom, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance President. “We look forward to continuing to share the mission of accredited aftercare with racing fans and we value all of our partnerships and supporters that give us the platform to do so during this premiere meet.” Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be honored with two named races to highlight accredited aftercare—one on Saturday, August 5, and the other on Sunday, August 6. Following the running of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections including a branded blanket and swag bag. Exact race times to be announced. In addition, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be honored with a generous donation of $25,000 from James and Shari Ough. The check presentation will be made during the running of the named race on Saturday, August 5. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will also facilitate guests on Whitney day 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 special track tour, a tour of the Saratoga Racing Museum and Hall of Fame, and a day of racing with paddock passes and winner’s circle access during the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance race. This experience was generously donated by NYRA and the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Fasig-Tipton, another longstanding supporting partner, is set to hold the Saratoga sale featuring selected yearlings on August 7-8. Representatives from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site to meet with consignors, buyers, and other supporters and racing fans. While in Saratoga, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will visit accredited facilities for inspections as part of the accreditation standards and practices. Staff will also meet with trainers, owners, and other supporters throughout the week. Board members of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will convene for an annual board meeting on Thursday, August 10. 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
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