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 projected through the end of the cancelled Aqueduct spring meet.
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2019 TAA Adoptee TIP Performance Award Winners Announced
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) announced the winners and other placings from its 2019 performance awards program April 16.
Lucky Orphan
Lucky Orphan, now known as “Copal,” is a Pennsylvania-bred son of Obligato. He made 74 starts and earned $142,148. He became an eventer after his racing career was finished.
Filly Named Billy
Initially looking for an experienced Quarter Horse, adopter Kelly Meng fell in love with a chestnut Thoroughbred mare at Friends of Ferdinand. Now, this “Penny” is beginning to shine.
Penman
Penman made only four starts before deciding that life on the racetrack wasn’t for him. He’s now at TAA-accredited Square Peg.
Impressive Edge
Impressive Edge retired to TAA-accredited LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society after three seasons on the track. From 11 starts, the multiple graded stakes-placed son of Harlan’s Holiday had a record of 2-0-3 and earnings of $160,746.
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Have you adopted an OTTB from a TAA-accredited organization? Is your OTTB thriving in their second or third career? The TAA wants to celebrate your success by sharing your story on our website and social media.
Pollard’s Vision
Blind in his right eye since birth, Pollard’s Vision was named after Seabiscuit jockey Red Pollard. Old Friends welcomed new retiree Pollard’s Vision mid-March 2020.
Fasig-Tipton, Keeneland Revise Funding Procedures for TAA
Fasig-Tipton Company, Inc. and Keeneland Association representatives announced Feb. 20 revised procedures to provide funding to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.