Justify Celebrated at Equestricon 2018

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During a press conference yesterday, it was announced that a selection of WinStar’s Triple Crown trophies, won by Justify (Scat Daddy), will be on display Oct. 30–during this year’s Equestricon convention. In addition to the colt’s owners (WinStar Farm, Starlight Racing, China Horse Club and Sol Kumin’s Head of Plains Partners), trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Mike Smith will also participate in an autograph session. Proceeds from the autograph signing will benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF).

“We’ve truly enjoyed being a part of Equestricon and seeing it achieve its mission of bringing fans into the fold at every level of the sport,” said Elliot Walden, WinStar Farm President/CEO and Racing Manager. “It’s an honor and blessing to be able to share Justify and the ride he’s taken us and all of our partners on. Most importantly, we’ve always been big supporters of the PDJF and this allows us another opportunity to raise funds and awareness about the vital work they do in advocating and caring for our jockeys.”

Equestricon, which will serve as the anchor event for the Breeders’ Cup Festival in Louisville this year, begins Oct. 29 at the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC). In addition to the Justify trophy exhibit, photo opportunity, and autograph signing for the PDJF on the second day of the convention, Equestricon will also feature Breeders’ Cup trophy photo opportunities, along with dozens of leading jockeys, trainers and other major racing personalities who’ll be available during signings, meet-and-greets, workshops and panels.

For more information, contact Event Coordinator Dan Montesano at dan.montesano@equestricon.org.

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