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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announces 2025 Off to the Races Online Benefit Auction

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Announces 2025 Off to the Races Online Benefit Auction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LEXINGTON, KY—Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced the dates of their annual Off to the Races online benefit auction featuring VIP racing experience packages with all proceeds going to support accredited aftercare. This online auction provides a chance for the public to bid on 19 VIP racing experience packages, granting access to major race days at renowned racetracks across North America in 2025 and 2026. Each package features an exclusive itinerary of horse racing-related activities, alongside tickets to designated race days and more, promising unforgettable experiences.

Bidding opens Thursday, January 23 at 10 AM EST and closes Friday, January 31 at 10 PM EST. Those who are interested can view items and register to bid in advance. Visit thoroughbredaftercare.org/offtotheraces to view and bid on all VIP experiences.

“We are thrilled to announce the opening of our 2025 VIP Auction, where fans can bid on exclusive experiences at some of the most iconic racetracks in North America,” said Emily Dresen, Director of Funding & Events, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “Not only does this provide a unique opportunity to celebrate the sport of horse racing, but every dollar raised goes directly to supporting the aftercare of retired Thoroughbred racehorses.”

VIP Experiences include:

  1. 2025 VIP Tampa Bay Derby – March 8, 2025
  2. 2025 VIP NHC Last Chance/First Chance Qualifier – March 13, 2025
  3. 2025 VIP Virginia Derby Day – March 15, 2025
  4. 2025 VIP Texas Champions Day – March 22, 2025
  5. 2025 VIP Florida Derby – March 29, 2025
  6. 2025 VIP Blue Grass Stakes – April 5, 2025
  7. 2025 VIP Santa Anita Derby – April 5, 2025
  8. 2025 VIP Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby – May 2-3, 2025
  9. 2025 VIP Preakness 149 – May 16-17, 2025
  10. 2025 VIP Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Racetrack – June 6-7, 2025
  11. 2025 VIP Haskell Stakes – July 19, 2025
  12. 2025 VIP Whitney Stakes – August 2, 2025
  13. 2025 VIP Canterbury Park Experience – Valid any day of the 2025 Live Race Meet
  14. 2025 VIP King’s Plate – August 2025
  15. 2025 VIP Pacific Classic – August 30, 2025 *Date subject to change
  16. 2025 VIP California Crown – September 27, 2025
  17. 2025 VIP Maryland Million Day – October 2025
  18. 2025 VIP Breeders’ Cup World Championships – October 31-November 1, 2025
  19. 2025 VIP Pegasus World Cup – January 2026

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

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