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Blue Grass Farms Charities Announces Annual Fundraiser, Gala

Blue Grass Farms Charities is preparing for its annual fundraiser later this month. Relics and Rarities from the Bluegrass Region Virtual Auction will go live on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. and end Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. This four-day timeframe gives everyone a chance to review and bid on unique, rare, and fun items from area farms and businesses.

“We have a great lineup of items,” stated Julie Kwasniewski, Director. “Many are from the farms such as Authentic's Halter and Tapit's shoes. Included in the list of items are signed Maker's Mark and hard-to-find bourbons, area trips and experiences, and beautiful equine art.”

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Blue Grass Farms Charities will host its annual gala event on Oct. 29 at Lexington's Limestone Hall located in the old Courthouse square, 3rd Floor, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The courthouse will be in its spookiest décor provided by Great Expectations. Soulful sounds to hear and dance to by the band, HoneyChild. Concoctions and delicacies provided by Selma's Catering poured by mad scientists and served by zombies, ghosts, and ghouls. Valet parking available on the Short Street entrance.

“Since 2019 we have been planning this gala,” states Julie Kwasniewski. “Why not come knowing that we have been preparing for a fun, Covid19-safe party for 1 ½ years. Yes, wear a mask. It's a Halloween party!”

Thank you to our Sponsors: Presenting – Keeneland; Gold Level – Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Green Lantern Farm, and Stonestreet Farms; Silver Level – Juddmonte Farm and Coolmore/Ashford Stud; Bronze Level – Calumet Farm, CHI St. Joseph Foundation; Dean Dorton; Dixiana Farm; Equine Medical Associates; and WinStar Farm. If interested in sponsoring, please call 859-219-0910 or email info@bgfcky.org.

Be creative with your costume to enter for a chance to win the 'best costume' contest; mingle safely since attendance is set at ½ capacity in the Hall; and enjoy seeing friends in their grand masquerade or freakish attire. Costumes encouraged but not required. Tickets are $125 per person or $1,000 for table of eight, and purchasing is available online at www.bgfcky.org or call 859.219.0910 for information.

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Jockeys And Jeans Fundraiser At Monmouth To Be Sponsored By Caesars Entertainment

Jockeys and Jeans, a volunteer group dedicated to raising funds for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF), has named Caesars Entertainment Inc. as the presenting sponsor for its 7th annual fundraising event on Sept. 11 at Monmouth Park.

Founded in 2014 by five former jockeys, Jockeys and Jeans has raised more than $1.6 million to benefit the PDJF through a yearly stallion season sale and its annual fundraising event. The PDJF pays a monthly stipend to more than 60 former jockeys who suffered career-ending injuries, including many whose injuries left them paralyzed.

“As a company tightly aligned with horse racing, it was important for us to get involved with Jockeys and Jeans,” said Joe Morris, Senior Vice President of Racing at Caesars Entertainment. “Its mission to give back to former jockeys is an important one, and we're proud to serve as a presenting sponsor of their annual fundraising event to honor the legacy of so many great jockeys who love this sport.”

This year's event is expected to attract more than a dozen Hall of Fame jockeys to honor seven of their fallen brothers and sisters. There will be silent and live auctions of racing-related memorabilia and autograph sessions throughout the event. All funds generated will go directly to the PDJF to benefit injured former jockeys.

“Caesars Entertainment has stepped up to the plate and hit a grand slam home run for disabled former jockeys,” said Barry Pearl, President of Jockeys and Jeans. “This is a watershed moment in the evolution of our group. I'm happy to say to every injured former jockey in the United States that Caesars Entertainment truly cares.”

The upcoming Jockeys and Jeans fundraiser will be held at the Turf Club at Monmouth Park, the first time the track will serve as the host. The event starts at 11:30 a.m., and tickets can be purchased at seatgeek.com/monmouth.

For further information contact Barry Pearl at jockeysandjeans@gmail.com or by calling (717) 503-0182, or Eddie Donnally at Edjockeysandjeans@gmail.com, or by calling (818) 653-3711.

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Caesars Named Presenting Sponsor of PDJF Jockeys and Jeans Fundraiser

Caesars Entertainment Inc. has been named the presenting sponsor of the seventh annual Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF)'s popular Jockeys and Jeans fundraiser, to be held Sept. 11 at Monmouth. Over a dozen Hall of Fame jockeys plan to attend to honor seven fellow riders who suffered catastrophic and/or career-ending injuries. There will be silent and live auctions of racing-related memorabilia and autograph sessions throughout the event. All funds generated will go to the PDJF to benefit injured former jockeys.

“As a company tightly aligned with horse racing, it was important for us to get involved with Jockeys and Jeans,” said Joe Morris, senior vice president of racing at Caesars, the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. “Its mission to give back to former jockeys is an important one, and we're proud to serve as a presenting sponsor of their annual fundraising event to honor the legacy of so many great jockeys who love this sport.”

Founded in 2014 by five former jockeys, Jockeys and Jeans has raised more than $1.6 million to benefit the PDJF. The PDJF pays a monthly stipend to more than 60 former jockeys who suffered career-ending injuries, including many whose injuries left them paralyzed.

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TfRI and France Galop Support Cheval Esperance

Together for Racing International (TfRI) and France Galop have joined forces to support Cheval Esperance, an association to give those either socially or physically disadvantaged the opportunity to develop skills and confidence through equine therapy. France Galop has donated a race during its popular Deauville meeting to the cause, with the goal of raising €20,000.

Targeting people in the Normandy region of Rouen, Cheval Esperance was set up 15 years ago by Sabine and Laurent Bidault, who himself has a neurodegenerative disease. There are more than 200 riders each week that benefit from Cheval Esperance. Cheval Esperance is currently seeking donations to assist in renewing its equipment. Donations can be made at by clicking Cheval Esperance.

Anna Powell Development Director at TfRI commented, “This is a brilliant opportunity for French racing to get behind a worthy community engagement association such as Cheval Esperance. France Galop have generously offered up a race and in so doing they have given the association a platform to share their work with racing professionals. A huge thank you to the PMU, the Haras des Monceaux, Godolphin, Equidia and France Galop for making this day happen and we hope to leverage further industry support over the upcoming weeks for this great cause.”

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