TAA on Site for Saratoga Races, Sales

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Thoroughbred After Alliance will work to advance its initiatives at Saratoga in August, with a presence both at the racetrack for the GI Whitney Stakes weekend, as well as at the sales pavilion for both Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling sales.

The TAA will be present at the New York Racing Association's  Community Outreach Booth on both Aug. 3 and 4. Patrons and race fans can visit to learn about accredited aftercare. Branded merchandise will also be available at the booth in exchange for a donation, including a limited-edition Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance 'Saratoga' T-shirt.

In addition, TAA will host the winners of the Saratoga VIP Experience from the “Off to the Races” online benefit auction. This experience, donated by NYRA, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, and Anne's Washington Inn, will include a horseman's box for five, paddock and winner's circle access for the TAA race, and a tour with Tom Durkin at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

TAA representatives will also be on-site to converse with consigners, buyers, and supporters to discuss accredited aftercare at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale Aug. 5 and 6 and will hand out New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund co-branded rub rags to consigners of the New York Bred Yearlings Sale, which will be held Aug. 11-12.

While in Saratoga, TAA officials will visit accredited aftercare facilities to conduct inspections as part of the accreditation process. Staff will also meet with trainers, owners, and other

supporters throughout the week to discuss accredited aftercare.

TAA board members will convene for an annual board meeting Aug. 8.

“We are very excited to once again participate in so many industry events and spread awareness for accredited aftercare while we are at the NYRA Saratoga race meet,” said Stacie Clark Rogers, Operations Consultant, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “It's wonderful to connect with supporters and partners during the race meet and the Fasig-Tipton sale and to visit and meet with many of our New York accredited organizations.”

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