LEXINGTON, KY — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site at Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday, March 21, 2026, for Texas Champions Day. This event aims to showcase Texas Thoroughbreds through a day of thrilling and competitive racing.

Throughout the race day, Sam Houston will spotlight aftercare by featuring Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, which has three accredited organizations located in Texas: Lake Fork Stables, Lonestar Outreach to Place Ex-Racers (LOPE), and Remember Me Rescue.

As part of the day’s festivities, Sam Houston Race Park will honor Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance with a named race. Following the race, a winner’s circle presentation will feature a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance blanket and gift bag for the winning connections. Remember Me Rescue, a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance-accredited organization, will be on-site to present these awards during the ceremony.

Additionally, winners of the “Off to the Races” VIP Experience online benefit auction will enjoy an exclusive day at Texas Champions Day. The package includes a table for six in The Jockey Club, paddock passes, winner’s circle access for the featured Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance race, the opportunity to watch a race call with track announcer Nick Tammaro, and a guided tour of the Sam Houston Race Park stable area. This VIP experience was generously donated by Sam Houston Race Park.

“Sam Houston Race Park is pleased to recognize Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance during Texas Champions Day,” said Bryan Pettigrew, Vice President & General Manager of Texas Racing Operations at Sam Houston Race Park. “This acknowledgment highlights their vital work in providing safe and rewarding second careers for Thoroughbreds, while connecting fans to the impact of accredited aftercare.”