June, 2023 | Horse Racing Free Tips

KEEP, Race For Education Announce 2023 Scholarship Recipients

Over $33,000 in scholarships were awarded to Kentucky equine students for 2023, courtesy of The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Foundation, and The Race For Education (RFE).

The KEEP Foundation's board of directors approved scholarships for 16 students attending equine programs at universities across the Commonwealth. All of the 2023 scholarship recipients are students currently enrolled at a university or college in Kentucky in either an equine and/or agriculture related major or their parents work in the equine industry.

In addition to the aforementioned 16 Kentucky students, the Race For Education also awarded its annual Robert J. Frankel Scholarship to four students from New York: Elsa Lorieul, Carlos Lopez, Francis Marrone and Anitza Parrilla. Now in its 13th year, the Robert J. Frankel Scholarship, in honor of the late Robert (Bobby) J. Frankel, is awarded to students whose families are employed in the Thoroughbred industry and are pursuing any field of study at a college or university in California or New York state. All of the 2023 Frankel Scholarship recipients have parents that work at various racetracks in New York and will be attending universities in New York.

The 16 2023 Race For Education KEEP Foundation Scholarship Recipients are: Jaida Alee, University of Kentucky; Brant Brower, Midway University; Alysa Farrell, University of Kentucky; Leo Foo, University of Kentucky; Rebekah Garza, Morehead State University; Kara Knott, University of Louisville; Thomas Mullikin, Robert Morris University; Lauren Mullikin, University of Kentucky; Taylor Nackers, University of Kentucky; Matthew Reidy, University of Kentucky; Noah Roberson, Kentucky Horseshoeing School; Sydnee Stacy, Midway University; Maddie Stephens, University of Kentucky; Sophia Vega, University of Kentucky; Samantha Versocki, University of Louisville and Logan West, University of Kentucky.

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KEEP Foundation, Race For Education Award Over $33,000 In Scholarships For 2023

The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Foundation, and The Race For Education (RFE) are proud to announce that more than over $33,000 in scholarships were awarded to Kentucky equine students for 2023.

In addition to these 16 Kentucky students, the Race For Education awarded its annual Robert J. Frankel Scholarship to four students from New York: Elsa Lorieul, Carlos Lopez, Francis Marrone and Anitza Parrilla. Now in its 13th year, the Robert J. Frankel Scholarship, in honor of the late Robert (Bobby) J. Frankel, is awarded to students whose families are employed in the Thoroughbred industry and are pursuing any field of study at a college or university in California or New York state. All of the 2023 Frankel Scholarship recipients have parents that work at various racetracks in New York and will be attending universities in New York.

“The KEEP Foundation is proud to partner with the Race For Education in supporting the education and professional development of these talented individuals. We believe that investing in the next generation of equine professionals is crucial for the continued success and growth of Kentucky's horse industry,” said Katie LaMonica, KEEP Foundation Board Chair.

2023 Race For Education KEEP Foundation Scholarship

Jaida Alee, University of Kentucky

Brant Brower, Midway University

Alysa Farrell, University of Kentucky

Leo Foo, University of Kentucky

Rebekah Garza, Morehead State University

Kara Knott, University of Louisville

Thomas Mullikin, Robert Morris University

Lauren Mullikin, University of Kentucky

Taylor Nackers, University of Kentucky

Matthew Reidy, University of Kentucky

Noah Roberson, Kentucky Horseshoeing School

Sydnee Stacy, Midway University

Maddie Stephens, University of Kentucky

Sophia Vega, University of Kentucky

Samantha Versocki, University of Louisville

Logan West, University of Kentucky

The Race For Education and the KEEP Foundation extend their heartfelt congratulations to this year's scholarship recipients and commend all applicants for their dedication and pursuit of excellence in the equine field. They would also like to express their gratitude to the generous donors and sponsors whose support has made these scholarships possible.

About the KEEP Foundation

The mission of the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), established in 2014, is to support the economic success of Kentucky's signature industry by ensuring its continued economic viability, making the industry accessible for all who want to participate, introducing more young people to the industry and its opportunities, and educating the people of the Commonwealth about the importance of horses to the state, its economy, its heritage, and its people.

To learn more about the KEEP Foundation or support our work, visit www.thekeepfoundation.org

About the Race For Education

Through academic development programs, tutoring, internships, financial literacy training and scholarships; The Race For Education provides opportunities for educational success for young people with significant financial need and academic challenges.

The ultimate goal of The Race For Education is to ensure our young people become successful in life and assets to their community. www.raceforeducation.org

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Big-Name Transfer: Asadna Switched From George Boughey To Alice Haynes

Asadna (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}), one of the big talking horses this season, has been switched from George Boughey to Alice Haynes by Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah after the colt's ninth-placed effort in the G2 Coventry S. at Royal Ascot.

Much of the hype surrounding the colt stemmed from a scintillating 12-length victory on debut at Ripon. It was on the strength of that performance that Asadna was sent off just 7-2 for the Coventry but he failed to land a glove on River Tiber (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) and was beaten six lengths at the winning line.

Haynes commented, “I'm very fortunate, it's lovely to be sent a horse who looks to have so much potential. It's great to get the call up. Obviously it's not too nice for George and trainers do like to stick together, but he was going to another yard and it's great for the team that he is joining us.”

She added, “It's a bit too early to say what we might do, we'll just let him settle in at the yard and see from there.”

Haynes also confirmed the transfer of Danger Alert (GB) (Ardad {Ire}) from Boughey's yard, with the three-year-old having been withdrawn from the Palace of Holyroodhouse S. on veterinary advice at Ascot on Friday.

The three-times winner may not be in Haynes' care too long though as he is entered at Tattersalls sales next month.

She added, “We also have Danger Alert who is entered in the July sale but will run before.”

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72-Hour Pre-Race, Pre-Work Vet Exams in Pipeline for New York

Thoroughbreds in New York would be required to pass a health check 72 hours prior to a race or workout if a new rule proposed Monday by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) gets adopted after passing a public commentary period and a final vote by the commission at a future meeting.

The proposal that got put into the pipeline by unanimous voice vote after zero discussion among commissioners on Monday would require a trainer's attending veterinarian to conduct the 72-hour fitness exams. These health checks would be in addition to, and would not replace, New York's current rule that requires an exam by the racing association's veterinarian on race day.

“Adding the requirement for an examination by the attending veterinarian provides additional safeguards by ensuring an evaluation by a veterinarian with knowledge of the particular horse, while maintaining the examination by the racing association's veterinarian as an additional level of review,” stated a brief written by NYSGC general counsel Edmund Burns that was included in the informational packet for the June 26 monthly meeting.

“Furthermore, adding the requirement for examinations prior to workouts will implement equivalent protections for training,” Burns wrote.

The proposed new language, which now will get published in the New York State Register for the public's review, takes the form of an amendment to Rule 4007.5, which deals with qualifications to start.

A horse would be prohibited from entry into a race or from performing a workout unless such evaluation results in a determination that the horse is fit.

“The proposal is intended to minimize the risks of injury to horses that are unfit to perform,” Burns wrote. “The proposed rule would require such attending-veterinarian examinations to include, without limitation, a close inspection of the eyes, examination of the legs, and observation of the horse at rest and while in motion.

“Following a determination that the horse is either fit to race or to work out, the attending veterinarian and trainer would be obligated to inform the racing association's veterinarian of any changes in the horse's fitness before race day or the workout” in a to-be-determined manner of reporting, Burns wrote.

According to the text of the proposed rule, the term “workout” would be defined as “an exercise session near full speed or close to full speed.”

Burns wrote that, “While we have no reason to believe that an attending veterinarian would permit a horse under such veterinarian's care to race or participate in a workout if the horse is unfit, staff believes it appropriate to require attending veterinarians to make such representations of fitness explicitly, as a further safeguard to promote the safety and

health of New York's racehorses.”

After the vote, NYSGC chair Brian O'Dwyer noted that NYSGC staffers and the commission's equine medical director, Scott Palmer, “are working on new approaches to minimizing bad outcomes on the track and in training. And I know that they will be coming up with further suggestions in the future if warranted.”

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