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The Jockey Club Of Canada Announces 50th Anniversary Race Presentations

A series of presentations at race tracks across the nation will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of The Jockey Club of Canada, the organization said in a release late Wednesday.

Beginning with the Manitoba Derby at Assiniboia Downs on Aug. 7, current Jockey Club of Canada members will be attending various key race days at tracks in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario.

The presentation dates and locations include:

Aug. 7 at Assiniboia Downs
Aug. 26 at Century Mile
Aug. 27 at Grande Prairie, Evergreen Park
Sept. 12 at Fort Erie Race Track
Sept. 16 at Hastings Racecourse
Sept. 16 at Century Downs
Oct. 8 at Woodbine Racetrack

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NYRA Offers Ticket Package Celebrating Secretariat’s Triple Crown

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown performance in the 1973 Belmont, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will offer a special $50 ticket package, including General Admission for the June 10 Belmont, two Day Chaser cocktails and a custom, limited-edition, Day Chaser koozie featuring the event's official logo.

The commemorative offering amounts to a nearly 25% savings on the bundled admissions and drink package.

The “Chase the Day” GA+ package includes:

Belmont Day admission with access to the trackside apron bench seating, backyard and grandstand concourse
Loaded value for two Day Chaser canned cocktails, which can be redeemed by scanning your QR code at the Day Chaser Bar on the first floor of the Belmont Park Grandstand and at various bars and concessions where Day Chaser is sold
A custom-made Day Chaser koozie featuring the official Belmont Stakes logo which commemorates Secretariat's tour de force Belmont win

In addition to its partnership with NYRA at both Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course, Day Chaser is an official partner of the Breeders' Cup World Championships, Hendrick Motorsports, the New York Yankees Radio Network and the New York Red Bulls.

To secure the special, commemorative $50 GA+ “Chase the Day” ticket package and for additional information about the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, visit www.BelmontStakes.com. Available in limited quantities, while supplies last. Must be 21 or over.

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INS Celebrates Class of 2021

The Irish National Stud Thoroughbred Breeding Course, which celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year, enjoyed a more low-key event than usual Friday, June 25 to celebrate the graduation of the class of 2021. Heading this season's award winners, Jake Scott Campbell, Co. Kildare received the Gold Medal, which is presented to someone who has demonstrated an outstanding performance in all aspects of the course. The Silver Medal being awarded to Lachlan Pethica from Australia.

The INS 'Jonathan Fitzpatrick Internship' was awarded to Benjamin Shoare from West Sussex, England, who will commence his internship with the INS in July. Alexis Navet, France, who was the recipient of the Irish Field “Blue Hen” Award, was presented with a cheque for €250 and a trophy by Leo Powell for his winning article on Blue Hen broodmares, which will be published in The Irish Field. The Veterinary Exam award was presented to Sarah Kelly, Kildare, and the CEO award for the highest score in the Equine Business exam went to Conor Mahon, Co. Kilkenny. Best Portfolio of Assignments went to Benjamin Shoare and the Continuous Assessment award was presented to Niamh Walsh, Kilrossanty, Co. Waterford.

Presented annually by the Class of 84, the John Durkan Scholarship went to Grace Kerr (Class of 2020), who will take her placement with former course graduate, horse trainer Brian Meehan. The award is granted to a student who has shown an interest in pursuing a career in training racehorses.

CLASS OF 2021

Patrick Campion (USA), Shea Connolly (Ireland), Marianne Gay (France), Hortense Huet (France), Suzanne Hyland (Ireland), Sarah Kelly (Ireland), Eathan Leonard (Ireland), Conor Mahon (Ireland), Olivia Marnane (Ireland), Hannah Moriarty (USA), Alexis Navet (France), Mairead O'Riordan (Ireland), George Prince (UK), Lauren Robinson (Ireland), Mehdi Saci (France), Jake Scott Campbell (Ireland), Ben Shoare (UK), Charlie Sweeney (Ireland), Niamh Walshe (Ireland), Elinor Wolf (USA), Normarie Santiago (Puerto Rico) recipient of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship, Nathan Trumper (New Zealand) recipient of the NZTBA scholarship, Lachlan Pethica (Australia) and Alyssa Pickles (Australia) recipients of the Thoroughbred Breeders Australia,

Basil Nolan Jnr scholarship.

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