America’s Best Racing announced March 16 the launch of a new initiative, “A Stake in Stardom,” in which two brand ambassadors, TikTok influencer Sarah Cline and former community Barstool Sports collaborator and impressionist Joey Mulinaro, became part owner of the 3-year-old racehorses in partnership with West Point Thoroughbreds.
Designed to immerse both Cline and Mulinaro into the exciting world of elite Purebred racing, “A Stake in Stardom” will offer brand ambassadors the opportunity to experience sport and lifestyle. of Thoroughbred races and competed in major races such as the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes and Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
As part of this initiative, Cline and Mulinaro will receive a small, minority ownership stake in their respective horses, Giant Game and Vinco, throughout their racing careers from West Point Thoroughbreds. . This minority stake will then pay out a percentage of any winnings their respective horses make during the race season. To be part of the brand ambassadors journey, fans should check out americasbestracing.net and follow the ambassadors’ social channels. Fans can find Sarah Cline on TikTok and Instagram and Joey Mulinaro on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram.
Stephen B. Panus, president of TJC Media Ventures Inc. “This is a huge opportunity to reach and engage new fans of motorsport, allowing them to experience the sport and lifestyle of Purebred racing like never before,” said. . With an ownership stake in the racing career of the horses, everyone will have a comprehensive, comprehensive view of the horse’s preparation, care and competition, from stabilization to starting gate, through the mausoleum. Sarah Cline and Joey Mulinaro’s unique glasses and perspective. We are incredibly grateful to Terry Finley and West Point Thoroughbred for their partnership with America’s Best Racing and for helping to amplify the message that horse racing is truly a sport for everyone. “
“We are delighted to welcome both Sarah and Joey into the West Point Thoroughbred family and world of purebred ownership in partnership with American Best Racing,” said Finley, president and chief executive officer of West Point Thoroughbreds. “We look forward to an exciting 2022 racing season for both Giant Game and Vinco and share the thrill and excitement with Sarah and Joey.”
West Point Thoroughbreds has accumulated a total of 974 wins through February 16 with over $60 million in pocket earnings and 133 stake wins. West Point also owns the 2017 Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming in their partnership.
Cline, a musical performer based in New York City, has gained more than 400,000 TikTok followers as one of the main faces of CrownTok, a TikTok niche group of recording individuals. Collect crowns and empower each other to tap into “Queen Energy.” Cline is known for its crown boxes that draw attention to women-owned small businesses, as well as unparalleled style and uplifting messages she shares with her followers. Cline also co-hosted America’s Best Racing Live from the 2022 Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park in January. During the 2022 season, Cline will join the ownership pool at West Point Thoroughbreds as a minority owner in the Giant Game, a 3-year-old pony that finished third in the 2021 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, a race race prep early for Kentucky next year Derby. So far, Giant Game has raced five times, with one win and two thirds and earnings of $244,900.
Mulinaro became known for his impressions of college football coaches and sports media personalities on social media channels. His impressions of Louisiana State University head coach Ed Orgeron made him a favorite of ESPN 104.5 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He also regularly posts videos impersonating Alabama head coach Nick Saban, former Indianapolis Colts defender Andrew Luck, FS1’s Colin Cowherd and NBC Sports’ Chris Collingsworth, among others. During the 2022 season, Mulinaro will enter a partnership with West Point as a minority stakeholder in Vinco, an eye-catching colt that Finley purchased in May 2021 for $1.5 million at Fasig -Tipton Midlantic 2 years old in the training sale in Timonium, Maryland. Vinco has raced twice in his career, both starting in 2022 and finishing second on his debut at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans. Vinco is coached by Dallas Stewart, who has twice won Breeders’ Cup Distaff, with Unbridled Elaine (2001) and Forever Unbridled (2017), and 2006 Kentucky Oaks with Lemons Forever, among more than 900 career victories. . Stewart also finished second twice in both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes.
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