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Indiana Dad Partners With Kentucky Derby Museum For Raffle To Support Cystic Fibrosis

A Carmel, In., father continues his mission to prolong his 3-year-old son's life, with the help of his personal collection of rare Bourbons and the Kentucky Derby Museum. This year, the raffle has been expanded to include three prizes valued at more than $58,000. Only 6,000 tickets will be sold, at $100 per ticket.

Three-year-old Wyatt Perdue is living with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe. In 2021, his father, Nathan Perdue, approached the Kentucky Derby Museum with the idea of raffling off his prized Pappy collection, in hopes that teaming up would bring more awareness and funding to beat this devastating disease.

By combining forces, Perdue and the Kentucky Derby Museum raised $400,000 in 2021, with the vast majority of that money going to lifesaving research. In the last year, the life expectancy for those living with CF increased from age 51 to age 53.

“Everyone that participated in that fundraising initiative last year was indirectly responsible for that amazing accomplishment,” said Perdue. “So, this year we thought, how do we celebrate not only that great accomplishment, but how do we raise even more funds and more awareness?”

This year, Perdue secured additional premium, rare Bourbons in order to raise money once again, and the added Bourbon collections means the raffle will have three winners. Each collection was inspected by a whiskey historian at Justins' House of Bourbon and “dertermined to be in excellent, like new condition.”

The Perdue family's ultimate hope is that funding research through the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will help find a cure in Wyatt's lifetime.

The Perdue Family
The Grand Prize winner will receive: 
The Second Prize winner will receive:
  • Seven bottle E.H. Taylor Collection, valued at $15,000 by Justins' House of Bourbon
  • VIP Kentucky Derby Museum experience for winner and up to three guests
  • One-night stay at Hotel Distil for winner and one guest
  • $100 Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse gift card
The Third Prize winner will receive:
  • Five bottle Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, valued at $14,400 by Justins' House of Bourbon
  • VIP Kentucky Derby Museum experience for winner and up to three guests
  • One-night stay at Hotel Distil for winner and one guest
  • $100 Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse gift card
Tickets are on sale now for $100 each, with full contest details at derbymuseum.org/raffle. Only 6,000 tickets will be sold, and there is no limit on the number of tickets that may be purchased by an individual. Raffle participants must be at least 21 years old and must live in the Continental U.S. to purchase tickets.
Raffle proceeds will benefit the CF Foundation and its mission to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. A small portion of the raffle proceeds will support the Kentucky Derby Museum, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Ticket sales begin October 3 and end November 17, 2022. Winners will be drawn via Facebook LIVE on the Museum's Facebook page on November 18, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. EST.
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Organizers Of Horse Racing Women’s Summit Plan ‘Pop-Up’ Event Around Keeneland’s Breeders’ Cup

The inaugural Horse Racing Women's Summit at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., wrapped up Sept. 30 after two and a half days of networking, education, and informative panel discussions. The very successful summit drew a sold-out attendance of nearly 200 participants from North America with 46% of attendees traveling to California from across the United States and Canada. Attendees include a range of representation from across industry sectors including owners, racetrack executives, attorneys, breeders, accountants, jockeys, veterinarians, and consultants.

“Based on conversations with and observations of attendee dynamics, my expectations were even surpassed,” said Stephanie Hronis, chair of the summit organizing committee. “When we first discussed the idea for the summit last summer at Del Mar, I knew there was a hunger for networking, education, and inclusion among women in horse racing and on the periphery of racing,” she continued, “but I never imagined how deep that desire was and how ready so many women are to be more involved, advance their careers in horse racing, and support the industry they love.”

Highlighting the summit was Thursday's featured keynote speaker, Susan Packard, an accomplished author and speaker who oversaw the development and launch of HGTV and DIY networks and was also the first woman to join the Churchill Downs board of directors. Packard spoke of the power of hope and drew on her personal experiences with substance abuse and recovery and her work with college students in recovery to illustrate her belief that “belonging is our deepest longing.”

The summit opened Wednesday evening with a cocktail reception featuring a quintessential California menu of In N Out burgers and providing participants a first opportunity to meet and mingle.

Thursday's agenda was kicked off with a welcome address by Belinda Stronach, Chairwoman, CEO, and President of The Stronach Group and 1/ST, one of the major sponsors of the event. Stronach called on women to make Thoroughbred racing “sustainable and more engaging for a whole new generation of fans,” and added, “When you get a group of women together, we are really good at being team players.”

The summit offered a series of panel discussions led by an impressive array of knowledgeable women racing executives, leaders, and innovators. Lively panel sessions included discussions on creating a positive work culture, the importance of trust in the workplace, the role of connections, mentors, and male advocates, making the industry more female friendly, innovation through diversity, intentional integrity in aftercare of horses, and the ramifications of how we present ourselves through social media.

Thursday's luncheon featured an inspirational address by Amy Howe, CEO of FanDuel Group, a business that stepped up early on to become a title sponsor of the Horse Racing Women's Summit. Howe shared her journey, expressing that  “careers are a long game, keep things in perspective.”  She reminded the audience that diversity is key and that organizations with 30% or more female representation are 50% more successful.

Howe was preceded by a standing ovation for the summit's honoree, Jane Goldstein, who was recognized for her role as a groundbreaking leader and inspirational example to women in racing during a time when women were not allowed in the press box beyond the morning hours. Goldstein paved the way for every woman who works to promote racing—whether in the press box, on camera, in marketing, or in management by being a trailblazing woman.

Hronis concluded, “This 'good idea' could never have come to fruition without the tireless work over the past year by our highly talented and dedicated summit committee – Jordyn Egan, Kellie Hill, Jodie Vella-Gregory, Shona Rotondo, Kathryn Sharp, and intern Sophia Eggert. To them, to our wonderful sponsors, and to all of the women who attended and exemplified the Summit's pillars and our goal to engage, innovate and invest, thank you.  We look forward to our next event, a pop-up in partnership with the Breeders' Cup at Keeneland this November!”

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John Ferguson Appointed To British Horseracing Authority’s Board Of Directors

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the sport's governing and regulatory body, has announced that bloodstock agent, former trainer and senior industry figure John Ferguson has been appointed to the Board of the BHA as one of the two Member-Nominated Directors nominated by the TBA, ROA and NTF (acting on behalf of the Licensed Personnel).

John has taken over from Luca Cumani, whose term on the BHA Board has ended.

John's career in racing has been extensive and varied. His roles have included working as stable staff and as an assistant trainer to Sir Michael Stoute, as a trainer of 287 National Hunt winners (including Grade 1s with Ruacana and Parlour Games), and as a racing manager, owner, breeder and bloodstock agent.

John also represented Darley and Godolphin for over 22 years from 1994 to 2017, including as Chief Executive of Godolphin.

In 2021 he set up Natalma Bloodstock, a bloodstock investment company which has broodmares in Europe, the United States and Australia. He is also a member of the UK Jockey Club, US Jockey Club and has a Japan Racing Association owners licence.

John Ferguson said:

“Having had a career in horseracing that has been beyond my wildest dreams, working for some incredible people, I feel honoured and privileged to have been offered this role.

“Having worked as a member of stable staff and had my first novice hurdle winner at Hexham, through to breeding, owning and selling horses all over the world, I hope that I am able to well represent licensed personnel.

“It is now in our hands to shape horseracing into a sustainable and fabulous sport for future generations.”

BHA Chair Joe Saumarez Smith said:

“We are delighted to welcome John to the Board. He brings with him extensive experience of the training and bloodstock industries, alongside his intimate knowledge of the industry's workings from his time as a senior leader in the sport.

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New Mother Sophie Doyle Back In The Saddle At Keeneland; Racing Return Uncertain

Jockey and new mother Sophie Doyle returned to breezing horses last week at Keeneland as she prepares for a possible comeback to race riding. She and her fiancé, trainer Chris Davis, welcomed their first child, Emilie Sophia Davis, on July 8.

“Emilie arrived healthy and is growing and everything is perfect,” Davis said at his Keeneland barn on Monday. “(Sophie) stayed home this morning to enjoy the couch with the baby and the dog. She has been riding about five horses a day since she started back.”

Doyle has earned more than $12 million in her decade-long career. Of her 3,785 mounts, she won 439 races, including five graded stakes. Her first graded stakes win came at Keeneland in the 2015 Thoroughbred Club of America (G2) aboard 17-1 longshot Fioretti.

Doyle's other graded scores were in 2019 aboard Street Band in the Cotillion (G1) at Parx Racing, Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) and Indiana Oaks (G3) at Horseshoe Indianapolis and on Naval Laughter in the Modesty (G3) at Arlington. Doyle's most recent mount was on Dec. 18 at Turfway Park.

“She breezed four yesterday (Sunday), including one out of the gate,” Davis said. “She really enjoys that aspect of riding. And, obviously, it is very good for me because I get a lot of good feedback. As far as race riding, we are not sure if she will come back. It is totally up to her.”

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