Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Named Official Aftercare Partner For Pegasus World Cup

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The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be the official aftercare partner of the Pegasus World Cup, set to be held Saturday, January 25 at Gulfstream Park, the TAA announced Tuesday.

A named race held both Friday and Saturday for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will continue a 10-year partnership between the Pegasus World Cup, 1/ST Racing and the TAA. On Friday, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will present Race 5 while Saturday will feature the GII TAA Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational Stakes. Winners of both races will receive a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance blanket and gift bag.

Additionally, in recognition of their enduring collaboration, 1/ST RACING will present Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance with a check donation of $50,000 following the TAA Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational Stakes at Gulfstream Park Saturday. Representatives from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance including several Board Members as well as representatives from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance's accredited organizations will be present for the check presentation.

“We're excited to welcome Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance back as the Official Aftercare Partner of Pegasus World Cup,” said The Stronach Group's Vice President Nicole Walker. “Having Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance as part of this event not only enhances our celebration of Florida racing but also stresses the industry's commitment to aftercare and equine welfare.”

A representative from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present to host the winners of the “Off to the Races” VIP Experience online benefit auction. This exciting VIP experience was donated by 1/ST RACING. The winners will enjoy premium dining for four at the Ten Palms Restaurant, access to the winner's circle for Friday's Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance named race, a guided backside tour of Gulfstream Park, and much more.

“Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is incredibly grateful to be the Official Aftercare Partner of the Pegasus World Cup once again,” said the TAA's Operations Consultant Stacie Clark Rogers. “We are excited to kick off 2025 with first VIP experience of the year at a fantastic event that helps to raise awareness and support for retired Thoroughbreds, while celebrating the outstanding athletes of the racing world at this prestigious event.”

On Saturday, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will present Best Turned Out awards, sponsored by Centennial Farm, for all 14 races at Gulfstream Park. The winning groom and horse of each race will be spotlighted by the track announcer on-site, as well as on Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance's social media accounts. As a gesture of recognition, the recipient of this award will receive a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance gift bag.

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