EquiLottery, TLF Publications, TAA Team Up to Support Thoroughbred Aftercare
In conjunction with the LaFleur’s lottery conference in Washington D.C. May 14-17, EquiLottery will be sponsoring a cocktail reception for attendees with contributions going to benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
Scenes from Kentucky Derby 2018
Members of TAA team attended the 2018 Kentucky Derby and Oaks, and TAA inspections coordinator Suzie Picou-Oldham captured some great moments. Here are a few: StarLight Racing’s Jack Wolf, Audible’s John Harrobin, and TAA’s Stacie Clark and Erin Shea during Audible’s check presentation to the TAA. Audible donated $25,000 on Derby day in honor of Audible (the horse) running in the 144th Derby. Read more here. TAA advisory board member and NBC horse racing analyst Donna Brothers rocks her TAA-branded saddle towel on Oaks day. Trying to stay dry before the Audible’s check presentation to the TAA in the winner’s circle. Kentucky Derby attendees are decked out in rain gear. Churchill Downs was packed with a crowd of approximately 157,000 people in attendance to watch the 2018 Run for the Roses. The Derby field runs toward the first turn in the 1 1/4-mile test. Keeping his undefeated record intact, Justify and Mike Smith take the 2018 edition of the Louisville classic by 2 1/2 lengths over 2017 juvenile champion colt Good Magic in second and multiple graded stakes winner Audible (on rail) another head back in third. The winners are led into the Kentucky Derby winner’s circle. See more photos from the 2018 Kentucky Derby on the TAA’s Facebook page.
TAA to Receive Donation from Audible Inc. on Derby Day
Audible Inc., the world’s largest seller and producer of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment, will donate $25,000 to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance May 5 as a continuation of Audible Inc.’s involvement with Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) contender Audible.
Gainesway’s Beck: Aftercare Vital for Racing’s Future
“Horses literally and figuratively are the vehicles for the racing and breeding industries. Their treatment is rightfully the focus of public perception and scrutiny, and, therefore, the sustainability of the Thoroughbred business depends on how we take care of our primary resource both during and after their careers,” writes Gainesway’s Antony Beck
TAA Benefits from @BetKeeneland During Spring Meet
Keeneland’s newest Twitter handle, @BetKeeneland, plays both an informational and philanthropic role. Introduced last fall, @BetKeeneland delivers real-time handicapping tips and insights to horseplayers each race day and also benefits an industry cause through its Handicapper of the Day Series. A total of $5,193.55 in winnings was raised to help fund the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
Nowhere to Hide
Just as most of us horse-crazy people have done, Jeff Tow-Arnett found himself enamored with an off-track Thoroughbred named “Noah” after seeing an online listing.
TAA 2018 Spring Newsletter
Spring is an exciting season for the TAA! We’re looking forward to a number of upcoming events and are thankful for the continued support from our industry stakeholders.
Horse Tracking Initiative Could Evolve into Aftercare Tool
Santa Anita’s sign-out policy for foal paperwork is becoming more widely known, is being lauded within the aftercare community because it could eventually evolve into a best-practice way to track where racehorses go and exactly who is responsible for them upon any exit from a racetrack or licensed training center.
NYRA Teams with TAA to Support Thoroughbred Aftercare
Horseplayers cashing winning tickets at New York Racing Association tracks can now share their good fortune with retired Thoroughbreds by making a tax-deductible contribution to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance at self-service AmTote betting terminals.
@BetKeeneland Twitter Handle Proceeds to Benefit TAA
Keeneland is presenting @BetKeeneland on Twitter during the 2018 spring meet to provide horseplayers with real-time handicapping tips and insights while benefiting the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance through its “Handicapper of the Day Series.”