Second Annual 'Run For Glory' to Benefit Thoroughbred Charities

Thursday, May 23, 2019 | 4:29 pm

DEL MAR, CA - NOVEMBER 04: John Velazquez, aboard World Approval #5, takes in the scene after winning the Breeders' Cup Mile race on Day 2 of the 2017 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Racing Club on November 4, 2017 in Del Mar, California. (Photo by Jamey Price/Eclipse Sportswire/Breeders Cup)

The Charitable Impact Group (CIG) will host the second annual 'Run For Glory' Belmont S. handicapping event Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at the Cherry Valley Country Club in Garden City, NY. The event will benefit Thoroughbred Charities of America, the Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund (PDJF) and the Belmont Child Care Association (BCCA) will be the co-beneficiaries.

NBC's Kenny Rice and Donna Barton Brothers will emcee the event which will also feature expert handicappers, including NBC racing analyst Randy Moss. Also expected to be in attendance are jockeys John Velazquez, Javier Castellano, Joel Rosario, Jose Ortiz and Triple Crown-winning jockey Jean Cruguet. Trainer Todd Pletcher will also share his insights.

Tickets can be obtained at www.cigevents.org.