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Record Year for TAA Partner TAKE THE LEAD
New York's owners and trainers called on TAKE THE LEAD in record numbers with 135 racehorses transitioning through the...
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Florida HBPA Joins as Industry Stakeholder, Pledges Monthly Contribution
Florida Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association has joined the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance as an industry stakeholder committed to supporting...
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COVID-19 Updates
Statements from the TAA and a list of industry resources.
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NYRA, NYTHA Match Projected Aqueduct Aftercare Contribution
NYRA and NYTHA announced April 21 they will match the per start owners' aftercare contribution to the TAA as...
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TAA Thoroughbred Spotlight
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Good To GoGood To Go never made it to the starting gate in the afternoon and at the age of 3 was retired to Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation.
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Mingo NativeDuring his time on the track, Mingo Native made 35 starts. The son of Native Ruler retired to TAA-accredited Thoroughbred Athletes with a record of 5-6-7 and earnings of $86,332. Charles Hackmann knew Thoroughbred Athletes’ Lynn Sullivan from the time he spent at the Oklahoma-based organization working to desensitize rescue horses. Hackmann was so impressed […]
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OdlumOdlum was a true warhorse, making the majority of his 62 starts in eight seasons in the claiming ranks. The Florida-bred son of Concerto racked up more than $150,000 in earnings before retiring to MidAtlantic Horse Rescue.
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Shanes GoldShanes Gold retired from racing after 52 starts with a record of 9-9-5 and earnings of nearly $143,000. The warhorse made his way to TAA-accredited Remember Me Rescue where he made an instant connection with adopter Alexandra Lucas.
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Silver BouquetSilver Bouquet made 27 starts before retiring to TAA-accredited New Beginnings with a record of 6-5-3 and earnings of just over $81,000.
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SawdustSawdustAfter 43 starts, Sawdust retired to TAA-accredited MidAtlantic Horse Rescue with a record of 6-7-8 and earnings of nearly $95,000. Upon being shown to Al Gillen’s daughters, Sawdust instantly stole the show.
