LEXINGTON, KY – Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site at Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday, March 22, 2025, for Texas Champions Day. This event aims to showcase Texas Thoroughbreds through a day of thrilling and competitive racing.

As a supporter of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Sam Houston Race Park will showcase and raise awareness for accredited aftercare throughout the entirety of the race day and race meet. Sam Houston Race Park will shine a spotlight on accredited aftercare during the day by honoring Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance with a named race: the Star of Texas Stakes Race presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. A race presentation will be made in the winner’s circle following the Star of Texas Stakes. The winning connections will be gifted a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance blanket and gift bag.

A representative from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will also be on-site to host the winners of the

“Off to the Races” VIP Experience online benefit auction. Sam Houston Race Park generously donated the Texas Champions Day VIP Experience where the winners will enjoy premium dining, access to the paddock and winner’s circle for the Star of Texas Stakes, and more.

“We are very excited to host Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and their VIP guests for Texas Champions Day,” said Bryan Pettigrew, Vice President & General Manager of Texas Racing Operations, Sam Houston Park. “As supporters of accredited aftercare, we are honored to highlight the incredible work that Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance does to ensure racehorses have a safe and fulfilling life beyond the track.”

“Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is thrilled to participate once again in Texas Champions Day,” said Emily Dresen, Director of Funding & Events, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “Having the opportunity to engage with racing fans and our VIP guests allows us to further our mission and continue making a meaningful impact on the lives of retired racehorses.”