Backside Learning Center Hosts Derby Handicapping Social

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The Backside Learning Center will host Thoroughbred Owner's Derby Handicapping Social at the Louisville Thoroughbred Society Thursday from 5-7 p.m. The event, sponsored by Rocket Ship Racing, LLC, will feature a 2022 Kentucky Derby handicapping seminar with a panel of the industry's top experts: Caton Bredar, Joe Kristufek and Brandon Stauble, with NBC's Donna Barton Brothers moderating.

Special guest Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale will be on hand to talk about his personal experiences dedicating much of his life to philanthropy.

The evening also serves as a launch for BLC's “Purses for a Purpose,” an initiative which is designed to allow owners to invest easily and directly in the backstretch workers who are ensuring the success of the racing industry. Through “Purses for a Purpose,” owners can pledge to donate customizable portions of their horses' winnings, with the funds going directly to programming at the Backside Learning Center.

Thursday's event is free with a $20 suggested donation at the door and includes a bourbon raffle and complimentary hors d'oeurves and drinks by Crushed Ice Catering.

For more information and to register, visit: https://one.bidpal.net/blcderbyhandicapping.

The Backside Learning Center is a nonprofit organization based in Louisville which is focused on empowering and partnering with area backside workers and their families.

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