April, 2022 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Amplify, MyRacehorse Announce Children’s Education Tour Series In Kentucky

Amplify Horse Racing and MyRacehorse are pleased to announce “Amplify Junior, Sponsored by MyRacehorse” – a partnership that will deliver a children's educational tour series to Kentucky. The exciting new initiative will teach young children and their parents and guardians about the Thoroughbred horse racing industry.

Founded in 2019, Amplify Horse Racing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit promoting education and careers in the Thoroughbred industry to youth and young adults through mentorship, in-person and virtual programming. Amplify works in partnership with the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Foundation to deliver its Kentucky-based initiatives.

The synergy between Amplify and MyRacehorse – whose platform launched in 2018 to make owning racehorses both affordable and fun for the masses – is perfect for spearheading the new junior program for children 12 and under, which will feature monthly educational tours from April through October at iconic locations in Kentucky, including Keeneland Race Course, Fasig-Tipton Sales Company, and Taylor Made Farm.

Each of the seven destinations will include a tour of the facility and hands-on engaging activities for children to learn about horses and the life cycle of the Thoroughbred. MyRacehorse and Amplify personnel will be onsite to host tours and enhance learning alongside facility representatives.

“This collaboration between MyRacehorse and Amplify perfectly aligns with our mission to bring all the fun, excitement, and opportunity that the Thoroughbred racing industry has to offer,” said MRH CEO and Founder, Michael Behrens. “To be able to educate a younger generation of fans, who may become industry participants in the future, is a very worthwhile endeavor.”

“Amplify Horse Racing is excited to be working with MyRacehorse on expanding our educational programming to include children 12 and under,” said Annise Montplaisir, Amplify President and Co-Founder, and Equine Education Coordinator for the KEEP Foundation. “Developing a passion for horses frequently happens at a young age, so we look forward to cultivating the interest of the children and families who participate, and sharing our own love of the horse.”

Registration for the first event on April 23 at Godolphin's Gainsborough Farm will open in the coming days. For more information about the program and to view the complete list of tour destinations, visit https://www.amplifyhorseracing.org/amplifyjunior, or contact info@amplifyhorseracing.org.

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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Launches Second Annual Calendar Photo Contest

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) Calendar Photo Contest is now open for submissions. The TAA is seeking photos of Thoroughbreds at a TAA-accredited organization or of Thoroughbreds who have been adopted from a TAA-accredited organization. Online submissions will be accepted now through June 11, 2022.

Twelve photos will be selected, including one cover photo winner which will receive a Tipperary 9800 Devon with MIPS® helmet. Additionally, all twelve winners will receive a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance swag bag and 2023 TAA Calendar. Winners will be announced in August 2022. Repole Stable is once again sponsoring the production and distribution of the TAA calendar.

“The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance does important work and we're happy to help them further their mission anyway we can,” said Tipperary Equestrian Owner, David Anderson. “Good luck to all of the contestants entering the TAA's photo contest.”

“2021 was our first year hosting a calendar photo contest and we received so many excellent submissions,” said Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Marketing and Communications Manager, Alexandra Kokka. “Our accredited organizations do an amazing job caring for these retired athletes and matching them with the right adopters— any opportunity we have to highlight TAA off-track Thoroughbreds is a worthwhile endeavor. The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is grateful to have Repole Stable and Tipperary sign on for a second year to sponsor the calendar and contest prize, respectively.”

Photo submissions must be in JPEG format in high-resolution (at least 300ppi) and in landscape layout only. Color photographs are preferred. Themes of photos may include the following: Seasons (showcasing a winter scene, etc.), OTTB in training, happy adopter, OTTB used in equine-assisted therapy, etc. Submissions are free and open to residents of the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

For more information, the official rules, and to enter the contest, visit: www.thoroughbredaftercare.org/calendar-contest/

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‘A Lifetime Of Dedication’: Dell Hancock Named Fifth Recipient Of Dinny Phipps Award

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced today that Dell Hancock, chairman of the foundation, has been named the fifth recipient of the Dinny Phipps Award. She will be presented with the award at the Belmont Stakes Charity Celebration, which will be held Thursday, June 9.

Earle Mack, an active participant in Thoroughbred racing and breeding for more than five decades, created the award in 2017 in memory of Phipps to honor an individual or individuals who have demonstrated dedication to equine health. Previous winners of the Dinny Phipps Award are the Phipps family, Frank Stronach, John Oxley, and Michael Del Giudice.

“Dell has been a tireless worker and friend in every area of our industry and most deserving of the Dinny Phipps award,” Mack said. “Dell, thank you for a lifetime of dedication.”

Hancock joined the Grayson board in 1985 and was named chairman in 2004. She has been an active member of The Jockey Club for more than 25 years and served two terms on the board of stewards. She is currently a member of The Jockey Club's Thoroughbred Safety Committee.

Under Hancock's leadership, Grayson has become the largest private funder of equine research. Since 2004, the year Hancock became chairman, Grayson has provided more than $21 million to fund 231 projects as well as an additional $480,000 to fund 30 career development awards.

“The Hancock family and the Phipps family have a long, deep relationship, which makes me even more honored to be the recipient of this award bearing Dinny's name. He is a man I respected in so many ways,” Hancock said.

The Belmont Stakes Charity Celebration, traditionally one of Grayson's largest fundraisers, will be held at the famed Tavern on the Green in New York City's Central Park. It will be hosted at the venue's south patio, which features views of the park and Manhattan skyline.

The event is scheduled for 7-10 p.m. and will include cocktails and food stations with an emphasis on Kentucky flavors. Entertainment will be provided by Kentucky's own Wolfpen Branch, a bluegrass band co-founded by Arthur Hancock IV.

Tickets for the celebration are $250 each, and various sponsorship levels are available. Those interested in purchasing tickets or sponsorships can do so at tinyurl.com/BelCC622 or by contacting Shannon Kelly at skelly@jockeyclub.com or 212-521-5327.

Mack has owned Thoroughbreds since 1963 and has actively supported equine retirement initiatives. A member of The Jockey Club since 2012, he has also served as a board member at various times for The New York Racing Association, the New York State Thoroughbred Racing Capital Investment Fund, and the New York State Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund Corp. He was chairman of the New York State Racing Commission in the mid-1980s.

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation is traditionally the nation's leading source of private funding for equine medical research that benefits all breeds of horses. Since 1983, the foundation has provided more than $32.1 million to fund 412 projects at 45 universities in North America and overseas. Additional information about the foundation is available at grayson-jockeyclub.org.

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Canadian Derby Initiative Promises $50,000 Bonus For 3-Year-Olds

Woodbine Entertainment, in partnership with Century Mile, today announced the winner of the Grade 3 Canadian Derby will be awarded free entry to the Grade 3 Ontario Derby, with potential of earning a $50,000 bonus.

The G3 Canadian Derby will be run on Aug. 20, 2022, at Century Mile in Edmonton, Alberta. The winner of the race will receive free entry to the G3 Ontario Derby on Oct. 23, 2022, at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. If a horse can win both events, the winning connections will receive a bonus of $50,000, split evenly by Woodbine and Century Mile.

“This exciting initiative provides a great opportunity to connect our sport across the country and further develop the Canadian Thoroughbred industry,” said Tim Lawson, Director of Thoroughbred Racing for Woodbine. “The Canadian Derby has a rich history, with many notable past champions, and we're looking forward to welcoming this year's winner to Woodbine for the Ontario Derby.”

Paul Ryneveld, Managing Director of Racing at Century Downs and Mile, echoed Lawson's sentiments.

“Developing this East-West relationship in Canada will go a long way to strengthening the opportunities for horsemen and ultimately the wagering product across the nation.”

The G3 Canadian Derby is open to 3-year-olds and run at a distance of a mile and a quarter on the dirt surface at Century Mile. The G3 Ontario Derby for 3-year-olds is run at a distance of a mile and an eighth over the Tapeta surface at Woodbine.

Woodbine Racetrack will launch its 2022 Thoroughbred season on Saturday, April 16. Century Mile will begin its 2022 Thoroughbred season on Saturday, April 30.

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