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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance On-Site Preakness Week

LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site at Laurel Park in Maryland during Preakness week with a variety of activations leading up to Preakness 151 on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The Preakness is a Grade I race that spans a distance of 1 3/16 miles and serves as the second leg of the Triple Crown. With the combined efforts of 1/ST RACING, The Maryland Jockey Club, America’s Best Racing, and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, accredited aftercare will be promoted with several on-site activations throughout the week.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Honored with Named Race by Churchill Downs on Day of Derby & Oaks Draw

LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be honored with a named race on Opening Day of Churchill Downs on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Opening Day marks the beginning of Kentucky Derby Week and features a variety of festivities, including the post position draw for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve and the Longines Kentucky Oaks. Gates open at 11:30 a.m., with the Kentucky Derby and Oaks post position draw taking place at 2:00 p.m.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to Present Evening Jewel Stakes on Santa Anita Derby Day

LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site this year at Santa Anita Park for the Santa Anita Derby on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will present the Evening Jewel Stakes. Following the race, the winning connections will receive a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance blanket and gift bag during a winner’s circle presentation.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance On-Site at Florida Derby

LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site at Gulfstream Park for the 75th running of the Curlin Florida Derby on Saturday, March 28, 20265. Known as “the biggest race day of the year in South Florida,” the Curlin Florida Derby is a Grade 1 Kentucky Derby prep-race.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announces Presence at Tampa Bay Derby

LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday, March 7, 2026, for the Tampa Bay Derby. The organization’s presence underscores Tampa Bay Downs’ ongoing commitment to supporting accredited aftercare and promoting the welfare of Thoroughbreds beyond their racing careers.