BY THOROUGHBRED AFTERCARE ALLIANCE PRESS OFFICE (EDITED)
LEXINGTON, KY—Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site at Gulfstream Park on March 29 for the Grade 1 Curlin Florida Derby—a major stepping-stone for the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has partnered with 1/ST RACING to have a variety of on-site activities.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be honored with a named race on the Florida Derby Day undercard and will present to the winning connections a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance branded blanket and gift bag.
A representative from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site to host the winners of the “Off to the Races” VIP Experience online benefit auction. 1/ST RACING has donated the Florida Derby Day VIP Experience where the winners will enjoy premium dining, access to the paddock and more.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is the beneficiary of the Florida Derby Charity Golf Tournament, hosted by 1/ST RACING. The charity golf tournament will be held on Monday, March 24 at the Plantation Preserve Golf Course with the top three winning teams receiving gift bags from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Interested participants can contact Stacy Nicks at Gulfstream Park for more information by email or phone: stacy.nicks@gulfstreampark.com / (954) 457-6284.
“1/ST RACING and Gulfstream Park look forward to welcoming Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance back for Florida Derby Day,” 1/ST RACING President Aidan Butler said. “Caring for Thoroughbreds following their racing careers is essential to our sport and through these events in association with Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, we are able to highlight the important impact of accredited aftercare.”
“Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is grateful to have dedicated supporters like 1/ST and Gulfstream Park helping to further our mission,” Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance President Walt Robertson said. “We look forward to exciting and competitive days at the Charity Golf Tournament and the Florida Derby.”
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