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R.A.C.E. Fund to Auction Hoff Racing Memorabilia Collection

The R.A.C.E. Fund, a 501 C 3 non-profit organization established in 2004 and TAA accredited, will begin auctioning the private racing memorabilia of Christopher Hoff on eBay beginning Oct. 25.

“As a Thoroughbred racing photographer, I had the opportunity to witness the performance of such equine athletes as Alysheba, Sunday Silence, Personal Ensign, Private Terms and

many others,” Hoff said. “However, I also saw the fate of the 'discarded' horses who were deemed unprofitable for their owners. These beautiful horses are too often forgotten and I am thrilled that my collection of racing memorabilia can help provide a well-deserved pleasant retirement or help with the rescue of these wonderful animals.”

R.A.C.E. Fund President Marlene Murray said, “We cannot thank Mr. Hoff enough for donating such a vast collection of racing memorabilia to our organization to help the horses.”

The auction will be conducted in phases, with the first phase on eBay from Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. (EST) and ending Oct. 28 at 8 p.m.

Featured items include: Breeders' Cup Programs from 1984 to 1992 in mint condition; Breeders' Cup Racing Forms; signed pictures of trainers Carl Nafzger, Jack Van Berg, Sonny Hine, D. Wayne Lukas and jockey Laffit Pincay; Share The Glory and Fly So Free saddlecloths; and a 1987 framed Washington, D.C. International program signed by jockeys.

Subsequent phases and auction dates are yet to be determined. Updates can be found at www.racefund.org.

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Presque Isle Downs to Honor Veteran Campaigner Stevis Man

Presque Isle Downs will honor the career of one of the track's fan favorites, Stevis Man (Senor Amigo), with a race on July 26. The veteran campaigner recorded 20 of his 26 career wins at the Pennsylvania oval.

Stevis Man was retired to the R.A.C.E. Fund, Inc., a non-profit organization after his last race on Oct. 24, 2022. After some let-down time, he was sent to Thoroughbred Placement Resources in Upper Marlboro, Marylad to eventually begin retraining for a second career. Both R.A.C.E. Fund and Thoroughbred Placement Resources are TAA accredited.

“We are just taking our time with Stevis Man, aka Stevie, and letting him show us the way to what discipline he wants to do and right now he seems to be taking a liking to dressage,” said R.A.C.E. Fund president Marlene Murray.

Murray added, “Kim Clark at Thoroughbred Placement Resources is an excellent rider and equestrian and we are fortunate to work with her. She and Stevis Man are like poetry in motion in the ring. He is such a nice horse, kind, smart, willing to learn and remarkably sound after 74 lifetime starts. He is the whole package and deserves nothing but the best.”

The 13-year-old Stevis Man, who began his career at Mountaineer in 2013, started at 10 different tracks and was claimed three times, most recently by trainer Shelly Radosevich and JSR Stables in 2020. He hit the board in 42 of 74 starts with 26 wins and earnings of $437,208.

“We would like to thank Presque Isle Downs, and especially racing secretary Alan Plever, for honoring Stevis Man in this way and all of his fans who followed him during his long and amazing career,” said Murray.

Presque Isle Downs will have a video display on the track television screens of Stevis Man since his retirement and the chestnut gelding may compete in the Retired Racehorse Project Makeover in Lexington in October.

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R.A.C.E. Fund Annual Online Fundraiser May 12-19

The TAA-accredited R.A.C.E. Fund, a 501c3 that stands for “Retirement Assistance and Care for Equines,” will launch its 2023 fundraising drive May 12. The online auction will appear on eBay and end May 19.

A number of halters–including those of Essential Quality, Serena's Song, Quality Road, Mandaloun, and Upstart–horseshoes, and signed pictures will be part of the auction, as will a VIP farm tour of Three Chimneys.

“We have some very exciting and amazing auction items again this year,” said R.A.C.E. Fund president Marlene Murray. “We would like to especially thank volunteer Roxanne Campbell for her dedication and tireless efforts as well as Airdrie Stud, Claiborne, Darley, Denali Stud, Gainesway, Juddmonte, Lane's End, Taylor Made, Three Chimneys, and author Patricia McQueen for their generous support by donating such valuable items of racing champions to help us raise funds.”

The non-profit organization was established in 2004 and focuses on racehorse retirement and rescue. All proceeds raised will be used to help Thoroughbreds. Visit racefund.org for more information or email info@racefund.org.

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R.A.C.E. Fundraiser Begins May 7

The TAA-accredited R.A.C.E. Fund begins its 2021 fund drive with an online auction hosted on eBay beginning May 7 at 8 p.m. ET and ending May 14 to help raise funds for racehorse retirement and rescue.

Among the items available are halters of California Chrome, Funny Cide, Mohaymen, Serena's Song, Havre de Grace, Union Rags, Frosted and Littleprincessemma, the dam of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah.

Other items up for auction is a farm tour donated by Three Chimneys and horseshoes from Afleet Alex and First Samurai.

“We have some very exciting auction items again this year,” said Marlene Murray, president of the R.A.C.E. Fund. “We would like to especially thank volunteer Roxanne Campbell for her tireless efforts as well as Claiborne, Darley-Godolphin, Denali Stud, Gainesway, Kentucky Horse Park, Lane's End, Shadwell, Summer Wind Farm, Three Chimneys and Timber Town Stables for their generous support by donating such valuable items of racing champions to help us raise funds.”

All proceeds raised will be used to help Thoroughbred racehorses in need of retirement and rescue from slaughter. For more information on the R.A.C.E. Fund, click here.

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