The third annual Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Day at Kentucky Downs, in Franklin, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 3.

Kentucky Downs designated two stakes races and five overnight races on that date to be available for Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation to sell sponsorships.

“We appreciate Kentucky Downs organizing this innovative way to support equine research,” said Edward L. Bowen, president of Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. “At the moment we have one stakes and three overnight races still available. We salute Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, and Equibase for signing on to sponsor races.”

The $350,000 Kentucky Downs Juvenile, presented by Rood & Riddle, is one of four stakes on the Sept. 3 card. Another of the stakes, the $350,000 Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf, is eligible for sponsorship to benefit Grayson