The Fashionable Fillies Luncheon will head west for the first time this year, landing on Mar. 8, at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation announced Thursday. The traditional summer luncheon will again be held in Saratoga Springs, with both events benefiting the foundation.
Hosted in Santa Anita's Chandelier Room, the March event will include cocktails, lunch, and the opportunity to shop from local vendors. All proceeds will be earmarked by the foundation to benefit the backstretch community in Southern California.
“The Fashionable Fillies Luncheon has been a successful event in Saratoga for nearly two decades, and we wanted to bring it to the west coast to engage the California racing community and show the good work that the Safety Net does for those who work in the racing industry across the country,” said Shannon Kelly, executive director for the foundation. “We are thankful for the support from The Stronach Group and their help in hosting and organizing this event.”
“The Thoroughbred breeding and racing industries would not be possible without the efforts of the men and women who work behind the scenes on behalf of our equine athletes,” said Aidan Butler, chief strategy officer and acting executive director of California Racing Operations for The Stronach Group. “The Stronach Group is proud to support the Safety Net Foundation's mission through the Fashionable Fillies Luncheon Goes West.”
“I am honored to be a part of the Fashionable Fillies Luncheon Goes West and raise money for the men and women who are the backbone of the Thoroughbred industry,” said Jill Baffert, chair of the event committee.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at tinyurl.com/GoesWest2020.
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