Preakness raises funds for Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

A community-wide fund-raising effort during the Preakness meet at Pimlico helped raise more than $65,000 for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, according to the Maryland Jockey Club. Fund-raising events included Canter for the Cause, an All-Female Handicapper Challenge, the raffle of a John Deere Gator, and Karaoke for the Cause. In addition, Sagamore Racing donated $30,000 to the TAA.

“Aftercare has always been a priority with our chairman, Frank Stronach, his family, and everyone at The Stronach Group,” said Sal Sinatra, president and general manager of the Maryland Jockey Club. “We’re happy with the efforts by all of those who helped in raising awareness and funds for Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance during this year’s Preakness. Our hope is to continue to partner with the TAA during the Preakness and the rest of the year and build on this year’s success.”