LEXINGTON, KY – Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Turfway Park for the Jeff Ruby Steaks on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Jeff Ruby Steaks Day promises an afternoon of exciting racing, highlighted by the $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks, a Grade III prep-race for the Kentucky Derby. The 1 1/8 mile race awards Kentucky Derby qualification points distributed as 100-50-25-15-10 to the top five horses.

To show their support, Turfway Park will highlight accredited aftercare throughout the event. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be honored with a named race, race # 6, which is scheduled for 3:13 PM ET. Following the conclusion of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections, which will include a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance blanket and gift bag.

“Turfway Park is excited to welcome back Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance for our Jeff Ruby Steaks Day,” said Tyler B. Picklesimer, Director of Racing & Racing Secretary, Turfway Park. “Hosting Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and honoring them with a named race are great opportunities to raise awareness for accredited aftercare.”

“Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is thrilled to be part of Jeff Ruby Steaks Day for another year,” said Emily Dresen, Director of Funding & Events, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance race is a fantastic way to highlight our shared goal, and we are grateful for Turfway Park’s continued support in promoting accredited aftercare on such a significant day of racing.”