Spendthrift Farm to Sponsor Sir Barton Stakes Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance During Preakness Weekend
Spendthrift Farm to Sponsor Sir Barton Stakes Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance During Preakness Weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LEXINGTON, KY – Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced that Spendthrift Farm will sponsor the Sir Barton Stakes, presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. The race is scheduled to run on Saturday, May 17, the day of the 150th Preakness Stakes.
In a generous show of support for accredited aftercare, Spendthrift Farm will also make a donation of $50,000 to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance during a check presentation following the running of the Sir Barton Stakes.
“We are honored to partner with Spendthrift Farm for this year’s Sir Barton Stakes,” said Stacie Clark Rogers, Operations Consultant, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “Their commitment to the welfare of Thoroughbreds, both during and after their racing careers is inspiring, and we are deeply grateful for their support of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance’s mission.”
“At Spendthrift, the care and future of Thoroughbreds has always been a top priority,” said Ned Toffey, General Manager, Spendthrift Farm. “We are proud to support Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and to be part of a weekend that celebrates the best of our sport, both on and off the racetrack.”

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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