For the second year in a row, the Post-Breed Care Alliance (TAA) will be promoted to Woodbine RacetrackChild Aftercare Day on October 8, 2022. TAA will be recognized throughout race day, including when presenting Adjacent Shares (G2).
The Toronto, Ontario-based racetrack invites sponsors to join the support of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Coalition on a race day that includes a racing pledge, TAA Best Horse Award and a Nearctic presentation. Staking (G2). The day will culminate when Woodbine Entertainment Group presents a check in honor of TAA.
The Jockeys will have the opportunity to assign their earnings to the TAA for any races won on Saturday, October 8. The Post-Tame Coalition’s Best Stall Award will be underway. along with five bet-on-card races and generously sponsored by Josham Farms Limited.
Following the Nearctic Stakes (G2) run, TAA will be included in two presentations, first an overall presentation for winning connections, followed by a check presentation for TAA on behalf of Woodbine Entertainment Group.
Support for the After Thoroughbred Care Coalition is running deep among Canadian horse breeders. Woodbine Racetrack plays host to numerous coaches that support TAA throughout the race schedule, including Kevin Attard, Roger Attfield, Josie Carroll, John Charalambous, Catherine Day Phillips, Elizabeth Elder, Nick Gonzalez, Mike Keogh and Robert Landry. Whether in Canada, the US or beyond – trainers have the opportunity to pledge any percentage of their income to support TAA, 82 accredited organizations, 180 institutions and thousands of people purebred under their care.
Jim Lawson, CEO of Woodbine Entertainment Group, said: “Taking care of retired racehorses is an important part of the sport and vital to the team at Woodbine. “We are honored to welcome the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to Part Two of the Woodbine Post-Care Day. Last year was a great success and we look forward to working with TAA again. .”
“I was delighted to see the Center for Thoroughbred Care Coalition on another Wilderness Day,” said TAA Sponsorship President Yvonne Schwabe. “The TAA has designated substantial sums for retired Canadian racehorses – the support not only of Woodbine Racecourse, but also of its riders, horsemen and patrons is undoubtedly the a precious memory.”
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