The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) have teamed up to organize a lively day of golf and games during GI Travers S. week to benefit the two non-profit organizations. The first annual “Tee-Off for TRF/PDJF” will be held at McGregor Links Country Club Tuesday, Aug. 23rd. Breakfast buffet starts at 10 a.m. with a shot-gun start before noon. A cocktail lunch, catered by the new Maestro's at McGregor, opens at 4:30 p.m.
Eclipse Award-winning jockey and TRF Board Member Richard Migliore will host the event.
“I think it is great that two organizations that focus on both equine and human athletes are coming together for this terrific event during the Saratoga meet,” said Migliore. “I have always felt that it is incumbent upon anyone who makes a living or derives enjoyment from Thoroughbred racing to help look out for the welfare of the horses and certainly the jockeys who are no longer able to compete. I am very happy to be the `host' of this event which should be a lot of fun.”
The cost is $225 per golfer and this includes cart, greens fees, breakfast, tee-favors, cocktails and lunch. There will be contests all day and an awards presentation during the cocktail luncheon. For those who wish to come only for cocktails and lunch at 4:30, the cost is $50 per person. Sponsorships to support the day and the work of the charities are available.
“These two organizations are very close to my heart,” said Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez. “The horse is what this game is all about, and they deserve to have a good life after racing.”
“As for the PDJF, I am a jockey. I have been injured in my career, but I have been fortunate that I have been able to come back and ride again. We have to take care of the jockeys who are not able to ride again as well as their families,” Velazquez said. “The PDJF does not have guaranteed funding, so this is how we raise the funds to take care of these men and women. I am looking forward to this event and to the TRF and PDJF coming together to help get needed funds.”
For more information about the golf outing, visit: http://www.trfinc.org/event/golf/.
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