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All Items Press Releases In the News Newsletter Archive Hamburger Toggle Menu Previous Post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to be Present during Preakness Week Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to be Present during Preakness Week FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2025 News Tags:1/ST Racing, ABR Pre-Preakness Party, Ed Brown Society, Hallway Feeds, PDJF, Preakness, Spendthrift Farm, Thoroughbred Aftercare, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Triple Crown LEXINGTON, KY – Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Pimlico Race Course for the week leading up to Preakness 150 on Saturday, May 17, 2025. 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. The 10th annual America’s Best Racing (ABR) Pre-Preakness Party to benefit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation will be held at Mt. Washington Tavern in Baltimore, Maryland on Wednesday, May 14, 2024, at 6 PM EDT. The event will also raise awareness for the Ed Brown Society, an organization that celebrates the history of African Americans in the equine industry, as well as featuring a meet and greet with jockeys in support of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF). The evening will consist of networking, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, guest analyst handicappers, and a silent auction. All proceeds of the auction, which will be both online and in person, will benefit industry charities. Tickets are available for purchase at bit.ly/ABRPartyTickets and you can register for the auction here: thoroughbredaftercare.org/abr-pre-preakness-party/ On Friday, May 16, during Black-Eyed Susan Day, both Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Best Turned Out sponsor Hallway Feeds will be recognized with named undercard races. Following the running of the races a presentation will be made to the winning connections, including a branded winner’s blanket and gift bag. On Saturday, May 17, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will present the Sir Barton Stakes sponsored by Spendthrift Farm. After the running of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections, including a branded blanket and gift bag, and a check presentation will be made to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance from Spendthrift Farm. “The Maryland Jockey Club and 1/ST RACING are proud to partner with Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and are thrilled to welcome them back for Preakness 150,” said Mike Rogers, Executive Vice President, 1/ST RACING. “By promoting accredited aftercare throughout the week, we hope to show racing fans our dedication to our horses once their racing careers have concluded.” The Grade II George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Day has a post time of 5:44 PM EDT on Friday. The Preakness Stakes has a post time of 7:01 PM EDT on Saturday. On both days, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will host the Best Turned Out Horse Awards in the Pimlico Race Course winner’s circle for each race. These awards will be sponsored by Hallway Feeds on Friday and First Fidelity on Saturday. Additionally, a representative from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present to host the winners of the “Off to the Races” VIP Experience online benefit auction. This exciting VIP experience was generously donated by 1/ST RACING, America’s Best Racing, and Mt. Washington Tavern. The winners will enjoy a table for four in the Turfside Terrace on Black Eyed Susan and Preakness Day, tickets to the ABR Pre-Preakness Party, access to the winner’s circle, and much more. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will have a booth on the first level of the grandstand on Friday and Saturday, where race fans and participants can learn more about accredited aftercare. Branded merchandise and race memorabilia will be gifted in exchange for donations. “Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is excited to be a part of Preakness 150,” said Emily Dresen, Director of Funding & Events, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “We are grateful for the opportunities provided by America’s Best Racing, The Maryland Jockey Club, and 1/ST RACING to promote accredited aftercare during one of racings biggest events.” 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. Contact Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance859-224-2756info@thoroughbredaftercare.org Fundraising & EventsEmily Dresen352-362-6934edresen@thoroughbredaftercare.org Media ContactSamantha Smith Share This Release

All Items Press Releases In the News Newsletter Archive Hamburger Toggle Menu Previous Post 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 May 6, 2025 News Tags:Preakness, Sir Barton Stakes, Spendthrift, Spendthrift Farm, Thoroughbred Aftercare, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Triple Crown 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. Contact Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance 859-224-2756 info@thoroughbredaftercare.org Fundraising & Events Emily Dresen 352-362-6934 edresen@thoroughbredaftercare.org Media Contact Samantha Smith Share This Release