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The Backside Learning Center will host its third annual Derby Handicapping Social at the Louisville Thoroughbred Society Apr. 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The event features a Kentucky Derby 150 handicapping seminar with a panel of the industry's top experts: FanDuelTV's Caton Bredar, Churchill Downs' Joe Kristufek, and FanDuelTV's Gabby Gaudet, with NBC's Donna Barton Brothers moderating.

In addition to handicapping, the event serves as a social hour to mingle with owners, trainers and connected leaders in the Thoroughbred industry and also includes a bourbon raffle with complimentary hors d'oeurves and drinks.

The event is free with a suggested donation at the door. Learn more at: bidpal.net/blcderbyhandicapping24.

The Louisville-based Backside Learning Center is a nonprofit organization providing support and resources in a safe, welcoming environment to the diverse community of racetrack workers and their families.

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The Backside Learning Center will host Thoroughbred Owner's Derby Handicapping Social at the Louisville Thoroughbred Society Thursday from 5-7 p.m. The event, sponsored by Rocket Ship Racing, LLC, will feature a 2022 Kentucky Derby handicapping seminar with a panel of the industry's top experts: Caton Bredar, Joe Kristufek and Brandon Stauble, with NBC's Donna Barton Brothers moderating.

Special guest Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale will be on hand to talk about his personal experiences dedicating much of his life to philanthropy.

The evening also serves as a launch for BLC's “Purses for a Purpose,” an initiative which is designed to allow owners to invest easily and directly in the backstretch workers who are ensuring the success of the racing industry. Through “Purses for a Purpose,” owners can pledge to donate customizable portions of their horses' winnings, with the funds going directly to programming at the Backside Learning Center.

Thursday's event is free with a $20 suggested donation at the door and includes a bourbon raffle and complimentary hors d'oeurves and drinks by Crushed Ice Catering.

For more information and to register, visit: https://one.bidpal.net/blcderbyhandicapping.

The Backside Learning Center is a nonprofit organization based in Louisville which is focused on empowering and partnering with area backside workers and their families.

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