Preakness Meet Helps Raise Funds for TAA
The Maryland Jockey Club announced today (June 16) that a community-wide fundraising effort helped raise more than $65,000 for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) during the Preakness Meet at Pimlico Race Course, in Baltimore.
Events and fundraising included Canter for the Cause, an All-Female Handicapper Challenge, the raffle of a John Deere Gator, and Karaoke for the Cause.
In addition to being named the sponsor of the $300,000 Pimlico Special, Sagamore Racing donated $30,000 to the TAA.
"The fundraising for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance that was conducted in Maryland for the Preakness was a huge success, having raised more than $65,000," said TAA President Jimmy Bell. "Our special thanks go to Kevin Plank’s Sagamore Racing and The Stronach Group along with the women who participated in the Handicapper Challenge, who donated their handicap competition winnings, and pulled together to help such a worthy cause. Through their collective efforts, the TAA continues to gain national awareness and significance throughout the thoroughbred industry
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