America's Best Racing and the Maryland Jockey Club announced today that the third annual Pre-Preakness Party, to be held May 18 at The Mt. Washington Tavern in Baltimore, will benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance via charity raffle.
The free party, sponsored for a second consecutive year by Sagamore Racing, will be held immediately following the post-position draw for the 141st running of the Preakness Stakes. The middle jewel of Thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown will be contested May 21.
The charity raffle benefitting TAA will feature an array of prizes, including exclusive signed racing memorabilia, items from Sagamore Racing and tickets to both Black-Eyed Susan Day and Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course.
“Sagamore Racing is both proud and extremely excited the TAA has been designated as our event beneficiary,” Sagamore President Hunter Rankin said. “All fans of the Thoroughbred industry need to be aware of the great work the TAA performs every day.”
Based in Lexington, Ky., the nonprofit TAA accredits, inspects and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retire, retrain and rehome Thoroughbreds.
“The TAA is thrilled to be the beneficiary of the charity raffle at this year's event,” TAA President Jimmy Bell said. “Sagamore Racing, the Maryland Jockey Club and America's Best Racing have demonstrated their commitment to aftercare and this will undoubtedly help expand awareness and support of the TAA.”
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