The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) participated in Aftercare Alliance Day at Woodbine Sunday, Oct. 8, with a variety of activations on-site over the course of the afternoon.
The Grade II Nearctic S. presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance was won by Big Invasion, owned by TAA supporters Reeves Thoroughbred Racing of Dean and Patti Reeves. The winner's circle presentation included a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance-branded blanker and a TAA swag bag. Woodbine Entertainment Group made a donation to the TAA, one of many ways WEG emphasized and demonstrated the importance of aftercare throughout the day.
Jockeys and their valets were given the opportunity to designate their earnings to TAA for any races won during the program.
The TAA also presented 'best turned-out' awards, sponsored by Josham Farms in conjunction with the afternoon's four stakes races.
“Woodbine Racetrack serves as a unifying epicenter, consistently attracting a substantial and diverse community of passionate and dedicated Canadian horse racing enthusiasts,” said Stacie Clark-Rogers, Operations Consultant, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “There are a large number of aftercare supporters from Woodbine, where the welfare and post-career support of these athletes remains a top priority.”
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