Lexington, Ky.— The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will once again have a presence on the undercard of Jeff Ruby Steaks Day at Turfway Park. Race 6 presented by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance goes off at 3:13 pm EST this Saturday, April 2, 2022. A presentation of a TAA blanket and swag bag will be made to the winning connections following the running of the race. TAA supporter Turfway Park will promote aftercare awareness throughout the race day.
Twelve three-year-old’s and up are slated to go a mile on the dirt in the $25,000 allowance optional claiming race. Out of the 12 entered, two have connections to TAA supporters: #6 Counter Offer bred by Elm Tree Farm and #13 Search Engine owned in-part by MyRacehorse.
“The work of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is of the upmost importance to Turfway Park,” said Turfway Park Director of Racing & Racing Secretary, Tyler B. Picklesimer. “Turfway Park is thrilled to once again welcome the TAA to join us on Jeff Ruby Steaks Day.”
“The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is a fundamental instrument of the racing industry,” said TAA Funding and Events Manager Emily (Dresen) Scandore. “Making space for the TAA on major race days, such as Jeff Ruby Steaks Day, is a testament to that fact. We are so thankful to be able to count on Turfway Park’s continued support and commitment to the TAA’s mission.”
About the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance
Based in Lexington, KY, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, rehome, and retire Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. Along with continued funding from its original partners Breeders’ Cup, The Jockey Club, and Keeneland Association, the TAA is supported by owners, trainers, breeders, racetracks, aftercare professionals, and other industry members. Since inception in 2012, the TAA has granted more than $24.5 million to accredited aftercare organizations. Currently 82 aftercare organizations comprised of approximately 180 facilities across North America have been granted accreditation. To learn more about the TAA, visit ThoroughbredAftercare.org.
TAA Press Release
Photo by Suzie Picou-Oldham
