TAA Online Auction of VIP Experiences, Season To Lexitonian Nets $56,000

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance's second annual Off to the Races online auction concluded Feb. 6 and raised over $56,000 from the 17 offered VIP experience packages and no guarantee Season to Lexitonian (Speightstown).

The auction featured experience packages on 17 major race days in 2023 and 2024, each offering a unique itinerary of horse racing-related bucket list activities and tickets to the specified race day(s). Additionally, a no guarantee season with a breed back to 2021 G1 Alfred G. Vanderbilt S. winner Lexitonian was offered online to breeders on Feb. 6. Lexitonian stands at Lane's End Farm for a 2023 fee of $7,500.

In total, 26 sponsors contributed to the 17 VIP experiences packages offered in the TAA Off to the Races auction and Lexitonian Stallion Season auction.

“Thank you to everyone who participated in our Off to the Races and Lexitonian Stallion Season auctions,” TAA president Jeffrey Bloom said. “We are thrilled with the outcome of these events, and so proud of all the partnerships we have formed along the way with the racetracks, sponsors, and individuals who make all of this possible. We are all here for the horses and so excited by the impact these fundraisers will make on accredited aftercare.”

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TAA to Auction 2023 Lexitonian Season

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will offer a Lexitonian 2023 breeding season for auction Monday, Feb. 6 from 6-9 PM EST. Donated by Lexitonian's trainer, Jack Sisterson, the offer entails a 2023 No Guarantee Season with a Breed Back.

Standing at Lane's End for $7,500 LFSN, the Grade I winner's first foals will arrive this year.

“He's a horse who fights,” said trainer Jack Sisterson. “He has the talent, the will, and the heart. He's a class act winning and placing second in multiple Grade I races…Lexitonian brought a lot of great opportunities to our barn which we are forever grateful for–if it were not for the horses, we wouldn't be here. I'm happy for this opportunity to give back to these wonderful horses.”

To register and bid in the one-day only auction, visit: https://stallionseason.cbo.io.

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TAA Online Benefit Auction Closes Feb. 3

Off to the Races, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance's (TAA) online benefit auction, closes Friday, Feb. 3 at 10:00 p.m. EST. Beginning last week, the public can bid on 17 VIP experience packages for major 2023 and 2024 race days, that each offer a unique itinerary of horse racing-related bucket list activities.

“The Off to the Races auction is such an exciting way to support retired racehorses,” said TAA President, Jeffrey Bloom. “The TAA staff and our supporters have already done a tremendous job making this year's auction bigger and better than last year. Bid now and join the TAA at one of our amazing 17 race-day experiences.”

Click here, to view and bid on all of the items.

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1/ST Donates $50,000 to TAA on Pegasus World Cup Day

1/ST celebrated more than decade long partnership with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) on Pegasus World Cup Day. For the second consecutive year, the Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf was named in honor of the TAA and in a presentation following the race, TAA representatives accepted a check for $50,000 from 1/ST.

“1/ST RACING & GAMING stands behind the efforts of the TAA and we are proud to make continued contributions to ensure our thoroughbred athletes receive the best care following their racing careers,” said Aidan Butler, Chief Executive Officer, 1/ST Racing & Gaming.

Added TAA Operations Consultant, Stacie Clark, “We are proud of our long history and partnership with 1/ST Racing. 1/ST continues to provide the TAA with a foundation of support through which we can promote the great and vital work done by our accredited organizations. We were thrilled to join our partners here once again at Gulfstream Park to enjoy a fantastic day of racing and to support our industry's deserving horses and the accredited organizations they call home.”

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