The 16th annual jockeys-versus-horsemen charity basketball game, which benefits the programs of the New York Race Track Chaplaincy, as well as the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, will be played Aug. 6 at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center beginning at 7 p.m.
The jockey team will once again be coached by Hall of Fame jockey Angel Cordero, Jr. Assisting him on the sidelines this year will be Taaj Ridley, the head of player development and assistant coach for the Maine Celtics of the NBA G League.
The horsemen's team will be coached for the first time by trainer Kenny McPeek and retired New York-based trainer Rick Schosberg. They will succeed Todd Pletcher and Kiaran McLaughlin, who coached the team over the past 15 years.
This year's special guest player will be former Syracuse University star Ryan Blackwell, who is now the assistant men's basketball coach for Siena College.
Mitch Levites of the New York Racing Association TV department will once again serve as the announcer and provide commentary for the game.
The Saratoga Springs Recreation Center is located at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Admission to the game is free.
For information on sponsorship opportunities for the game, visit the New York Chaplaincy website at www.rtcany.org.
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