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Three Chimneys, Ron Winchell Will Auction Gun Runner Season To Benefit Tornado Victims

Three Chimneys Farm and Ron Winchell, co-owners of Gun Runner, announced Monday that they will be auctioning off a 2022 no-guarantee season to Horse of the Year and Champion 2-Year-Old sire Gun Runner at the upcoming Keeneland January Sale to benefit the victims whose lives were devastated by the recent catastrophic tornado which ravaged numerous towns in Western Kentucky.

“It is unimaginable the damage and suffering wreaked upon so many of the communities and good people of Western Kentucky,” said Three Chimneys chairman Gonçalo Torrealba. “Three Chimneys, our partner Ron Winchell, and the entire Thoroughbred horse industry share the grief of those whose lives have been impacted and this is a way we felt we could directly help.”

The resulting price of the nomination is expected to exceed $100,000. In addition, Three Chimneys and Kentucky Downs will collectively add another $100,000 to the donation, for a total donation of $200,000 or more.

Ron Winchell added: “With Kentucky Downs and Three Chimneys additional donations it shows the commitment the racing industry has to those affected by the devastation in Western Kentucky.”

One hundred percent of the funds raised will go directly to local community charities in the affected counties. The donated nomination will be auctioned at the conclusion of the first session of the Keeneland January sale, on Monday, Jan. 10. We also wish to thank Keeneland for the sales company's assistance in this effort.

Any inquiries prior to the sale can be directed to the Three Chimneys' farm office at 859.873.7053, or to Keeneland's sales department, particularly for assistance with phone or online bidding of the live auction of the Gun Runner nomination.

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Vaccarezza Organizes Fundraiser for Tornado Victims

A fundraising event to help benefit the families affected by last weekend's devastating Western Kentucky tornado will take place at Frank & Dino's restaurant in Lexington on Sunday, Jan. 2. Complimentary food and drinks will be served between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the popular Italian eatery.

WLKY reported Thursday that 16 people, down from a high of 122, are still missing and that the death toll has risen to 76 Kentuckians. More than 1,000 homes and buildings have been destroyed and there are approximately still 3,000 power outages. Surveyors with the National Weather Service have reported that the twister had wind speeds up to 190 miles per hour.

“Every time there's an issue or something happens, we try to do something for the community,” said owner/breeder/trainer and Frank & Dino's managing partner Carlo Vaccarezza.

“I'm closing the restaurant from noon to 8 p.m. and there will be free food and free alcohol. When people come, hopefully they donate. We have people that are very committed that are going to come over and really support the cause. [Kentucky Congressman] Andy Barr–I've spoken to him a couple of times–and the governor's office are really behind this cause. All the money that we collect, we'll write a check and it will help families that were devastated by this horrible situation.”

Vaccarezza, whose two sons Mike and Nick survived a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida in 2018, raised approximately $180,000 for the families of the victims during a fundraiser also held at his family restaurant.

Donations can also be sent to Frank & Dino's, 271 W. Short Street, Lexington, Ky., 40507.

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The Jockey Club Donates To Tornado Relief In Western Kentucky

The Jockey Club, through its commercial subsidiaries, has donated $50,000 toward tornado relief in Western Kentucky in response to the areas that were devastated on Dec. 11.

The donation was made through a Go Fund Me site established by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association (https://www.gofundme.com/f/relief-for-western-kentucky?qid=7d0f09ff33c007abc965aea444af5411).

In addition, The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation, which provides financial relief and assistance to needy members of the Thoroughbred industry and their families, is prepared to help those in the racing community personally affected by the storms. Please visit tjcfoundation.org or call Shannon Kelly at (212) 521-5327 to inquire about eligibility.

The Jockey Club, founded in 1894 and dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding and racing, is the breed registry for North American Thoroughbreds. In fulfillment of its mission, The Jockey Club, directly or through subsidiaries, provides support and leadership on a wide range of important industry initiatives, and it serves the information and technology needs of owners, breeders, media, fans and farms. It founded America's Best Racing (americasbestracing.net), the broad-based fan development initiative for Thoroughbred racing, and in partnership with the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, operates OwnerView (ownerview.com), the ownership resource. Additional information is available at jockeyclub.com.

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