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You Bid, They Win: A very special online auction for the TRF Herd

Enjoy extraordinary seats for the day and experience the greatest two minutes in sports and create memories that will last a lifetime at the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Auction Opens 8pm, Sunday, April 3rd.

Bidding Closes 8pm, Wednesday, April 13th

Minimum Bid $5,000. Buy It Now Bid $25,000. View comparable tix on StubHub.

Four box seats in section 324 on Saturday, May 7th at Churchill Downs.

Tickets include parking and all inclusive food & beverage (food, alcohol and non-alcohol). Winning bidders will also be given a private tour of the TRF Sanctuary Farm at Chestnut Hall in nearby Prospect, KY to be scheduled before or after the Derby at the winner’s convenience.

Best of all, 100% of auction proceeds will benefit the horses of the TRF (exclusive of eBay service fees). You Bid, They Win!!

These seats were generously donated by Churchill Downs Incorporated and kindly promoted by Peter Fornatale and In the Money Player's Podcast.

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Woodford Reserve Bottles to Benefit TRF

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Saratoga Springs, NY – For the second consecutive year, Stoneware & Co. will offer a signed, numbered and limited number of Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 148 bottles to benefit the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF). This year’s signed collector's edition will commemorate the 10th anniversary of I’ll Have Another winning the Run for the Roses, and will be signed by two-time Kentucky Derby winning trainer, Doug O’Neill and two-time Kentucky Derby winning jockey, Mario Gutierrez.

“It is an exciting time of year with the Kentucky Derby approaching,” said Pat Stickney, TRF's Executive Director. “With so many eyes on horse racing, we are happy to be able engage a new audience on the importance of Thoroughbred aftercare. We are so grateful for the continued support from Stoneware & Co., as well as the generosity of Doug O’Neill and Mario Gutierrez who are devoting their valuable time to participate.”

Available exclusively through Stoneware & Co. for $129, bourbon enthusiasts and collectors alike can now purchase via pre-sale one of just 400 signed bottles through Stoneware and Co.’s website: stonewareandco.com. “We believe bourbon collectors and horse racing fans will be clambering to own one of these rare bottles,” said Steve Smith – owner of Stoneware & Co. and Managing Partner of Paristown. “These signatures represent the finest in KY Derby history and are a perfect complement to this beautiful bottle of the world’s finest bourbon. It will make a great addition to any bourbon aficionado's collection, while supporting an organization that literally saves horses and changes lives,” he added.

In 2021, this collaboration raised over $20,000 for the TRF.

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A Huge Thank You to Five College Movers

The TRF wants to shout out a huge thank you to Five College Movers.

Not only is Five College Movers a huge supporter and sponsor of the TRF, but they sent their dedicated team to move our office from Lake Avenue in Saratoga to Spring Street in Saratoga. The move was something we could not have done without them. The team they sent was professional and they made everything stress free and we can't thank them and their team enough!

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Sponsor Horse of the Month

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Meet Jade Master. He is still in need of sponsors! Jade Master is truly a special horse and was rescued by the Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare. After living in Puerto Rico, he now resides at our Second Chances Program in Florida. Will you help him get the TLC he needs?

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Events

Join us May 2nd at Smashburger in Saratoga Springs from 12pm- 4pm. Show the flyer below at check out and you will support the herd!

Thank You For Lose the Blues!

The TRF wants to thank the Principessa Elena Society for throwing a great event benefiting the herd. Lose the Blues was a huge success. We were able to raise over $4,000 to help our hooved friends.

We would also like to thank our event sponsors who, as always, help support the herd!

Volunteer Spotlight

Chris Aplin

California

First, let me start out by telling you about my experience with TRF. I met Kim this last year and was very impressed with her and the organizations' goals and achievements. I truly believe that horses can change peoples' lives. Second, I've been in the horse racing industry since 1976 and have the ultimate respect for my beautiful friends (the horses), who are my family. I started galloping horses in 1976 in Northern California. I had graduated from college and was unsure of where I fit in this world. I met a horse trainer by chance, and away I went.

What do you enjoy about being a TRF Volunteer?

I feel very fortunate to have met Kim, who introduced me to the TRF Second Chances Program. It is a wonderful way to help people who are incarcerated and help rehabilitate them to find their path in life.

Why do you choose to volunteer your time with us? Can you describe a few projects?

I have to say that TRF chose me. I didn't know about the organization until I met Kimberly. I believe it was meant to be. Having been in racing for 40+ years and knowing almost all the trainers and jockeys was a big help to the organization. Doug O’Neill and Mario Gutierrez have been chosen to be the signers of the 2022 special edition bottles of Woodford Reserve in conjunction with Stoneware & Co. They will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of I’ll Have Another’s Kentucky Derby win. The proceeds of signed bottles will help support the TRF herd. With some help from Zoe Cadman and Kimberly, we got the two men together to do a signing and small video to capture the event.

I am more than happy to help TRF in any capacity that the organization needs. I truly believe that it can make a huge difference in someone's life. The horses did for me.