Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Byk among Alibi honorees

BALTIMORE - The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and radio personality Steve Byk were among the honorees Thursday morning at the annual Alibi Breakfast in the Pimlico clubhouse.

The TAA, which has given more than $14 million in grants to accredited Thoroughbred aftercare agencies, was honored with the Special Award of Merit for positive impact on the racing industry. Byk, host of the long-running “At the Races,” was given the Old Hilltop Award for career excellence in racing coverage.

Also honored were Bob Ehalt with the David F. Woods Award and Steve Heuertz with the Jerry Frutkoff Award for their Preakness story and photograph, respectively, from the 2018 running.

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