LEXINGTON, KY – Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site once again at Gulfstream Park for Florida Derby Day on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Known as “the biggest race day of the year in South Florida,” the Curlin Florida Derby is a Grade 1 Kentucky Derby prep-race. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has partnered with 1/ST RACING to have a variety of on-site activations during the day.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be honored with a named race on the Florida Derby Day undercard. Following the running 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 on-site to host the winners of the “Off to the Races” VIP Experience online benefit auction. 1/ST RACING generously donated the Florida Derby Day VIP Experience where the winners will enjoy premium dining, access to the paddock, and much more.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is also announced as the beneficiary of the Florida Derby Charity Golf Tournament. The charity golf tournament, hosted by 1/ST RACING, will be held on Monday, March 24, at the Plantation Preserve Golf Course. The top three winning teams will receive gift bags from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Interested participants can contact Stacy Nicks at Gulfstream Park for more information by email or phone: stacy.nicks@gulfstreampark.com / (954) 457-6284.

“1/ST RACING and Gulfstream Park look forward to welcoming Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance back for Florida Derby Day,” said Aidan Butler, President, 1/ST. “Caring for Thoroughbreds following their racing careers is essential to our sport, and through these events in association with Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, we are able to highlight the important impact of accredited aftercare.”

“Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is grateful to have dedicated supporters like 1/ST and Gulfstream Park helping to further our mission,” said Walt Robertson, President, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “We look forward to exciting and competitive days at the Charity Golf Tournament and the Florida Derby.”