Alarming
Born with the makings of a great racehorse, by Unbridled’s Song and out of a stakes-placed daughter of Malibu Moon, life on the track wasn’t for him and he retired with a 29-3-4-3 record.
TAA to Receive Special Award of Merit at Preakness
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, which has granted nearly $14 million to accredited Thoroughbred aftercare organizations, will receive the Special Award of Merit May 16 at the Alibi Breakfast at Pimlico Race Course.
Golden Gate Fields Enables Horseplayers to Contribute to TAA via AmTote Tech
Golden Gate Fields announced that courtesy of AmTote International it will be providing an option on all self-service betting terminals that will enable fans to make donations to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance each racing day.
Gold Room Scotty
As a racehorse, the son of Quality Road made six starts in his on-track career but only earned one placing. He found his niche off the track in a discipline that surprised his adopter Alex.
TAA’s Kayla Sheets Named UK Ag Equine Program Outstanding Intern
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance intern Kayla Sheet was named Outstanding Intern during the University of Kentucky’s Ag Equine Program Internship Showcase April 18.
Champions Day Poster Signing to Benefit TAA
Churchill Downs’ second annual Champions Day presented by Twinspires.com will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Triple Crown and honor its winners on Tuesday of Derby week.
TAA Launches Aftercare Survey for Industry
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance launched an online survey April 10 to gauge Thoroughbred industry participants’ views on Thoroughbred aftercare.
Tickets Now on Sale for ABR Pre-Preakness Party
America’s Best Racing’s sixth annual Pre-Preakness Party will be May 15, 2019, at the Mt. Washington Tavern in Baltimore with the support of returning event sponsor Sagamore Racing. Event benefits the TAA and Beyond the Wire.
Blackjack N Beers
Blackjack N Beers raced nine times, earning three wins and two additional placings in the maiden ranks. Now, after being adopted through TAA-accredited Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue, he’s a T.I.P. performance award champion and brave trail horse.
Thirtysevenliveson
During his three seasons on the track, Thirtysevenliveson never broke his maiden in eight tries. While the son of Giant’s Causeway wasn’t as successful on the track as his older siblings—2009 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mine That Bird and grade 1 winner Dullahan—he found his calling off the track.