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TAA On The Ground For Virginia Derby Weekend

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Start of $1,000,000 Virginia Derby, eventually won by Red Giant, with Horacio Karamanos up, at Colonial Downs, New Kent, VA. 7.21.2007

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will be present at Colonial Downs during Virginia Derby weekend starting on Saturday, Sept. 7, the organization said in a release Thursday.

Colonial Downs, a longtime supporter of accredited aftercare, will honor the TAA with a named race on the card. Aftercare members will present for the GIII Kitten's Joy Stakes and make a presentation in the winner's circle, and a number of other scheduled events are planned.

“I'm both excited and grateful to represent Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance at Colonial Downs on Virginia Derby Day,” said Suzie Picou-Oldham, Inspections Administrator, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “We will be presenting Best Turned-Out awards, sponsored by Virginia HBPA. This is a fantastic way for us to celebrate accredited aftercare while awarding the grooms who care for the horses on the track.”