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All Posts & News Press Releases Success Stories Aftercare Editorials Retraining Tips Supporter Features Inspector Spotlights Humberger Toggle Menu Previous Post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance On-Site at Santa Anita Park for California Crown Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance On-Site at Santa Anita Park for California Crown FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2024 News Tags:1ST, accredited aftercare, Best Turned Out, Best Turned Out awards, California Crown, LRF Cares, Santa Anita, Santa Anita Park, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, September 28, 2024, for the inaugural California Crown. California Crown Day is headlined by the $1,000,000 California Crown (G1) at 1 1/8 miles on the Santa Anita main track. The California Crown is also a “Win and You’re In” race for the LONGINES Breeders’ Cup Classic that will be contested on November 2. California Crown day will offer more than $3 million in elevated purses, including the $750,000, California Crown John Henry Turf Championship (G2) presented by 1/ST BET, the $750,000, California Crown Eddie D Stakes (G2) presented by FanDuel, the $200,000, City of Hope Mile Stakes (G2) presented by MyRacehorse and the $100,000 Unzip Me Stakes presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Following the running of the $100,000 Unzip Me Stakes presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, winning connections will be presented with a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance branded blanket and gift bag in the winner’s circle. A check presentation will be made from 1/ST to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance also following the running of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance race. “We’re excited to host the inaugural California Crown and partner with Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to highlight accredited aftercare,” said Nate Newby, General Manager, Santa Anita Park. “This event spotlights the best of California racing, and collaborating with Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance provides a great opportunity for race fans and participants to learn more about the mission to support Thoroughbreds after racing.” Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will present the Best Turned-Out awards for all six stakes races at Santa Anita, including the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance race. Additionally, all undercard Best Turned-Out winners will receive gift bags from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, with awards also being given to three outriders. The Best Turned-Out awards are generously sponsored by LRF Cares. “Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is thrilled to be part of the inaugural California Crown,” said Emily Dresen, Director of Funding & Events. “Presenting the Best Turned Out awards with LRF Cares is a great way to showcase the importance of horse care both before and after the track.” 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 inception in 2012, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has granted more than $31.9 million to accredited aftercare organizations. Currently 86 aftercare organizations comprised of approximately 180 facilities across North America have been granted accreditation. To learn more about Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, visit thoroughbredaftercare.org.   Contact Samantha Smith859-224-2882ssmith@thoroughbredaftercare.org   Emily Dresen352-362-6934edresen@thoroughbredaftercare.org Share This Release

All Posts & News Press Releases Success Stories Aftercare Editorials Supporter Features Inspector Spotlights Previous PostNext Post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Has Successful Presence at Woodbine Aftercare Alliance Day Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Has Successful Presence at Woodbine Aftercare Alliance Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2023 News Tags:Aftercare Day, Best Turned Out, Best Turned Out awards, Best Turned Out Horse, Check Presentation, Jockey Pledge, Named Race, TAA Named Race, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Woodbine, Woodbine Entertainment, Woodbine Racetrack LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance had a successful presence at Woodbine Racetrack for the third consecutive Woodbine Aftercare Alliance Day on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance had a variety of activations on-site throughout the day. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance was honored with a named race during Woodbine Aftercare Alliance Day. Race 10, The Nearctic Stakes (G2) Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, was won by #11, Big Invasion, ridden by Dylan Davis and trained by Christophe Clement. Big Invasion is owned by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance supporters Patti and Dean Reeves of Reeves Thoroughbred Racing.   Following the running of the race, a winner’s circle presentation was made to the winning connections including a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance branded blanket sponsored by Fenwick Equestrian and a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance swag bag. Woodbine Entertainment Group made a generous donation to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. This race and charitable contribution are one of many ways Woodbine Racetrack emphasized and demonstrated the importance of accredited aftercare throughout the day. Jockeys and valets had the opportunity to designate their earnings to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance for any races won on Woodbine Aftercare Alliance Day. This activation is a great way for the riders to demonstrate their dedication to accredited aftercare and their appreciation for their equine athletes. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Best Turned Out Horse Awards, generously sponsored by Josham Farms Limited, were conducted in conjunction with four stakes races. The winners of the Best Turned Out Horse Awards were as follows: Race 6Lodge HillGroom: Ricky NichalsonJockey: Trevor McCarthyTrainer: Matt DouglasOwner: Double O RacingBreeder: Josham Farms Limited Race 7With The Moonlight (IRE)Groom: Graham ColbertJockey: William BuickTrainer: Charles ApplebyOwner: Godolphin, LLCBreeder: Godolphin Race 9Adhamo (IRE)Groom: Migeul DiazJockey: Kazushi KimuraTrainer: Chad C. BrownOwner: Madaket Stables LLC, Dubb, Michael, Louis Lazzinnaro LLC and Caruso, Michael J. Owner LinkBreeder: Wertheimer et Frere Race 10Ice Chocolat (BRZ)Groom: Garth DanialsJockey: Javier CastellanoTrainer: Mark E. CasseOwner: Barber, Gary, Wachtel Stable and Deutsch, PeterBreeder: Haras Niju “Woodbine Racetrack serves as a unifying epicenter, consistently attracting a substantial and diverse community of passionate and dedicated Canadian horse racing enthusiasts,” said Stacie Clark-Rogers, Operations Consultant, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “There are a large number of aftercare supporters from Woodbine, where the welfare and post-career support of these athletes remains a top priority.” 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 inception in 2012, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has granted more than $31.9 million to accredited aftercare organizations. Currently 86 aftercare organizations comprised of approximately 180 facilities across North America have been granted accreditation. To learn more about Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, visit thoroughbredaftercare.org.   Contact Samantha Smith859-224-2882ssmith@thoroughbredaftercare.org   Emily Dresen352-362-6934edresen@thoroughbredaftercare.org Share This Release

Centennial Farms will sponsor the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Best Turned Out Horse Awards during the Pegasus World Cup card Jan. 28, 2023 at Gulfstream Park. 2023 marks Centennial’s fifth consecutive year sponsoring the awards. Centennial Farms, an ownership group with more than 30 years of experience operating elite Thoroughbred racing partnerships, will sponsor the cash prizes and gift bags to be given to the winning grooms of the Best Turned Out Horses for the 13-race card. “Centennial is proud to once again be sponsors and partners with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance in presenting the Best Turned Out Horse Awards,” said Don Little, President of Centennial Farms. “Recognizing the hard working, behind the scenes people that care for these magnificent horses unconditionally is invaluable to our sport. We look forward to an incredible day of racing and seeing all the great horses that will be turned out on Pegasus Day.” TAA and Centennial Farms representatives will select the horse in each race that is deemed to be the best presented, and that horse’s groom will receive a gift bag and cash prize. The TAA and Centennial Farms will promote the winners on their social media platforms and the winning grooms will be named on Gulfstream Park’s live simulcast feed. “Our industry would be nothing without the dedicated men and women who day in and day out display unwavering devotion in caring for our equine athletes,” said TAA Funding and Events Manager, Emily Dresen. “We are so appreciative of our friends Don Little and Centennial Farms for continuing to join the TAA in presenting the Best Turned Out Horse Awards at the Pegasus World Cup.” Centennial Farms has sponsored the TAA Best Turned Out Horse Awards at the Pegasus World Cup since 2019, with Little personally selecting the winners. For the seventh consecutive year, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has been named the official Charitable Partner of the Pegasus World Cup.

For the fourth consecutive year, Centennial Farms sponsored the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) Best Turned Out Horse Awards during the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Card Jan. 29, 2022 at Gulfstream Park. A cash prize and TAA gift bag were given to the winning groom of the Best Turned Out for the twelve races on the card. Representatives from the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Centennial Farms selected the horse in each race that was deemed to be the best presented, and that horse’s groom received a gift bag and cash prize. The TAA and Centennial Farms promoted the winners on their social media platforms, the winning groom was mentioned on the live simulcast feed, and a congratulatory ad was placed in both the Thoroughbred Daily News and BloodHorse Daily on Monday, Jan 31, 2022. “There is nothing more gratifying than to award the unsung heroes who take care of our beloved Thoroughbred athletes,” TAA Inspection Coordinator Suzie Picou-Oldham said. “The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance was thrilled to once again partner with 1/ST and Centennial Farms to celebrate our hardworking men and women of the backside.” The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is a charity partner for the Pegasus World Cup. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Best Turned Out award recipients: RACE 1 #9 STRIKE APPEAL Groom: Odin Londono, III Trainer: Odin Londono Jr   RACE 2 #2 MAD MOCHA Groom: Michael Lewars Trainer: Stuart Simon   RACE 3 #5 EARTH STRIKE (IRE) Groom: Onildo Quevedo Trainer: Mark Casse   RACE 4 #6 BOURBON HEIST Groom: Robin Alvarez Trainer: Ian Wilkes   RACE 5 – LA PREVOYANTE S. (G3)     #6 BEAUTIFUL LOVER Groom: William Aniceto Trainer: Christophe Clement   RACE 6     #3 FANCY LIQUOR Groom: Emilio Silva Trainer: Mike Maker   RACE 7 – W. L. McKnight S.     # 3 FARMINGTON ROAD Groom- Carlos Navas Trainer: George Arnold Guest Judge: Don Little   RACE 8 – Inside Information S.     #3 DANCE D’ORO Groom: Jose Gonzales Trainer: Ralph Nicks   RACE 9 – Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf Invitational S. presented by PEPSI (G3)     # 8 SUMMER IN SARATOGA Groom: Carlos Orantes Trainer: Joe Sharp Guest Judge: Don Little   RACE 10 – Fred W. Hooper S. presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa     # 1 FEARLESS Groom: Jesus Gomez Trainer: Todd Pletcher   RACE 11 – Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational S. presented by Baccarat     # 1 SPACE TRAVELLER (GB) Groom- Elmer Martinez Trainer: Brendan Walsh Guest Judge: Don Little   RACE 12 – Pegasus World Cup Invitational S. presented by 1/ST BET # 9 COMMANDEER Groom- Javier Armenta Trainer: James Toner Guest Judge: Don Little