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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to be Present at Santa Anita Derby
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to be Present at
Santa Anita Derby
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LEXINGTON, KY – Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site this year at Santa Anita Park for the Santa Anita Derby on Saturday, April 5, 2025. 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.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will present the Evening Jewel Stakes. Following the conclusion of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections including a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance 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 tour of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organization Win Place Home, and much more.
“Santa Anita Park and 1/ST RACING are excited to once again host Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance on Santa Anita Derby Day,” said Nate Newby, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Santa Anita Park. “We are proud to support accredited aftercare by shining a spotlight on its importance during one of our most competitive race days.”
“We are looking forward to being a part of the Santa Anita Derby weekend,” said Walt Robertson, President, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “Having a presence at 1/ST events with a VIP experience and a named race are just a few of many ways 1/ST has generously allowed us to highlight 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 its inception in 2012, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has granted more than $36.04 million to accredited aftercare organizations. Currently, 83 aftercare organizations comprised of approximately 175 facilities across North America have been granted accreditation. To learn more about Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, visit thoroughbredaftercare.org.
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