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Silver Bouquet

Silver Bouqet and adopter Carmel Dunlap

Silver Bouquet made 27 starts before retiring to TAA-accredited New Beginnings with a record of 6-5-3 and earnings of just over $81,000.

Sawdust

Sawdust & adopter Al Gillen

After 43 starts, Sawdust retired to TAA-accredited MidAtlantic Horse Rescue with a record of 6-7-8 and earnings of nearly $95,000. Upon being shown to Al Gillen’s daughters, Sawdust instantly stole the show.

Our Serengeti

Our Serengeti ran 11 times, never breaking his maiden. The Oklahoma-bred retired to TAA-accredited Horse & Hound Rescue Foundation with $18,504 in earnings.

Indygo Joe

Indygo Joe & Ciara

Indygo Joe only made one start before retiring to TAA-accredited Friends of Ferdinand. Although the son of Indygo Shiner wasn’t meant for the fast lane, he has since found his place.

Lucky Orphan

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.

Impressive Edge

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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Pollard’s Vision

Pollard's Vision at Old Friends

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.

Kevin’sgotaprize

Kevin'sgotaprize and Sally Shirley on the hunt

Kevin’sgotaprize ran six times at Charles Town, never breaking his maiden. The gelding was taken in by TAA-accredited MidAtlantic Horse Rescue. Now, Kevin’sgotaprize, or “Dietz” is in his second season of fox hunting with adopter Sally Shirley.

Jackhammer

Jackhammer adoption photo

Jackhammer ran three times for trainer Art Sherman in California before retiring to TAA-accredited After the Homestretch. The son of Stormy Jack has since found his place with ATH volunteer and adopter Kirsten Ghaster who, in the face of loss, chose to gain a new friendship.