August, 2023 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Celebrates Successful Presence at Saratoga

During the recent festivities at Saratoga, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance made a resounding impact, solidifying its presence and eliciting a remarkable show of attention and support from both the enthusiastic racing community and a wider audience.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance was proudly showcased as the Community Partner of the day by the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) during the Grade 1 $1 million Whitney Stakes Day. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance was able to highlight their mission and commitment to the welfare and second careers of retired Thoroughbred racehorses through accredited aftercare.

Throughout the two weeks in Saratoga, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance made a significant impact through multiple avenues:

NYRA's Community Outreach Booth showcased Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance's efforts and accomplishments in supporting retired racehorses and promoting their transition to post-racing careers.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance was honored with the distinction of having two named races on August 5 and August 6, drawing attention to their vital work.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance's mission received a significant boost when James and Shari Ough displayed their generosity through a substantial donation of $25,000. This contribution served to reinforce the organization's efforts and impact on the industry through accredited aftercare.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance facilitated a memorable experience for the winners of the VIP package in the Off to the Races VIP Experience Auction, donated by NYRA and the National Racing Hall of Fame, providing an exclusive insight into the world of Thoroughbred racing and accredited aftercare at the renowned Saratoga racetrack.
As part of their commitment to maintaining the highest standards and practices, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance visited various facilities in Saratoga to assess accreditation requirements, ensuring the well-being of retired racehorses.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance held their annual in-person board meeting, where the board convened to discuss strategies for advancing the organization's goals.
An additional highlight was the evening hosted by the David Cassidy Legacy Group, where attendees gathered to celebrate the accomplishments and stories within aftercare and the racing industry.
Stacie Clark, Operations Consultant for Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, addressed the Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga, shedding light on the significance of accredited aftercare and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance's mission.

Finally, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance extends its heartfelt gratitude to all who donated, with a special thank you to those within the racing community that came together and made donations in honor of Maple Leaf Mel, underscoring the collective dedication to supporting a safe landing for future Thoroughbreds.

About Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

Based in Lexington, KY, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, retire, and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. Along with continued funding from its original partners Breeders' Cup, The Jockey Club, and Keeneland Association, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is supported by owners, trainers, breeders, racetracks, aftercare professionals, and other industry members. Since inception in 2012, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has granted more than $28.1 million to accredited aftercare organizations. Currently 81 aftercare organizations comprised of approximately 180 facilities across North America have been granted accreditation. To learn more about Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, visit thoroughbredaftercare.org.

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NTRA Joins Dean Dorton for Nationwide Survey on Farm Employee Compensation

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) has joined the certified public accounting and professional business advisory firm, Dean Dorton, in conducting a nationwide survey focused on Thoroughbred horse farm employee compensation. The survey includes questions related to average hourly and salary pay rates for various positions, bonuses, health insurance, housing, visa programs, internships, retirement plans, and more.

All Thoroughbred farm owners are encouraged to complete this survey, which will allow comparison and sharing of state-specific results to those of the nationwide respondents. All information from specific respondents will remain completely anonymous.

The deadline to complete the survey is Thursday, Aug. 31.

Click here to complete the survey.

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Anisette Likely Favorite In 10-Strong Del Mar Oaks

The 67th edition of the Grade 1, $300,000 Del Mar Oaks has drawn a field of 10 for its nine-furlong run out of Del Mar's unique infield chute on the Jimmy Durante Turf Course. It will go as Race 8 on Saturday's 10-race program.

The likely favorite in Del Mar's 3-year-old filly championship is Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners' Anisette, a stretch-running daughter of the Irish stallion Awtaad who has gone two-for-two in a pair of stateside starts this year since coming over from a brief 2-year-old campaign in England.

French expat Leonard Powell does the training for Anisette. He put Umberto Rispoli up on her at Del Mar on July 22 in the G2 San Clemente Stakes and that resulted in a 2 1/2-length tally. So naturally enough, Rispoli will be back up Saturday.

The two chief threats to the top one appear to be the New York shipper Be Your Best and the Irish-bred Impact Warrior, who made her American debut at Del Mar July 23 and ran an impressive second in a two-turn grass allowance test.

Be Your Best, by the British sire Muhaarar, is owned by Michael Ryan and trained by Horacio De Paz. They've gotten Del Mar's leading rider, Juan Hernandez, to sign on for the Oaks run. Impact Warrior wears the silks of Martin Schwartz and races out of the barn of Phil D'Amato. Hall of Fame rider Kent Desormeaux was up for the daughter of Saxon Warrior's recent Del Mar run and he'll be up once more Saturday.

Here's the full field for the Oaks from the rail out with riders and morning line odds:

And Tell Me Nolies (Antonio Fresu, 12-1);
Window Shopping (Hector Berrios, 6-1);
Infinite Diamond (Mike Smith, 12-1);
Ruby Nell (Edwin Maldonado, 6-1);
Anisette (5/2);
Impact Warrior (4-1);
Big Pond (Ramon Vazquez, 8-1);
Absolutely Zero (Mario Gutierrez, 50-1);
Be Your Best (4-1), and
Paris Secret (Joe Bravo, 15-1).

Besides the Oaks, racing fans will get to see a pair of special presentations over the course of Saturday afternoon. Prior to Race 6, Hall of Fame rider Laffit Pincay, Jr. will present his coveted Pincay Award to Del Mar race caller Trevor Denman in a special winner's circle ceremony that will include video/audio footage of some of his most noteworthy race calls. Then, prior to Race 8, Fernando Toro, the 82-year-old riding star who was inducted into racing's Hall of Fame this year, will have that feat honored with a special ceremony in the winner's circle that is expected to attract many of the Hall of Fame horsemen and women who call Del Mar their summer home.

First post for the Saturday program goes at 2 p.m.

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Honor Code To Stand At Yushun Stallion Station

MGISW Honor Code (A.P. Indy) has been sold and will stand the 2024 breeding season at Yushun Stallion Station in Japan, Lane's End Farm said in a release Thursday.

The 12-year-old, who will take his place alongside notable sires such as Henny Hughes (Hennessy) will offer an outcross to the many Sunday Silence mares there.

Bred in Kentucky by Dell Ridge and campaigned by that farm along with Lane's End Racing, Honor Code entered stud at Lane's End in 2016.

“We are hopeful that on completion of his stud career Honor Code will return to Lane's End. He has provided us with so many memories. We would love to have him back some day,” said Bill Farish of Lane's End Farm.

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