Some 40 owners of Breeders' Cup-connected horses have pledged a percentage of their Breeders' Cup earnings to New Vocations, this country's largest racehorse adoption charity. Now in its eighth year of existence, the 'New Vocations Breeders' Cup Pledge' has raised better than $420,000, with 100% of those runs supporting New Vocations' rehab, retraining and rehoming efforts.
“We are very thankful for all the owners and trainers who are participating in this year's Pledge. Funds raised through the Pledge are vital as the number of horses needing our services continues to grow,” said New Vocations Program Director Anna Ford. “The more money we raise, the more horses we can serve. The Pledge is a win-win situation for owners, trainers and the horses we all love so much.”
Among those who have pledged their support are: Bridlewood Farm's Moonshine Memories, morning-line favorite for the GI Juvenile Fillies, and Head of Plains' amazing comeback mare Lady Eli. Additional Pledge participants include Bob Baffert, Bridlewood Farm, China Horse Club, James Covello, Michael Dubb, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, eFive Racing Thoroughbreds, Klaravich Stables, Sol Kumin, Robert LaPenta, LNJ Foxwoods, Monomoy Stables, Graham Motion, My Meadowview Farm, Ralph Nicks, John and Debby Oxley, Todd Pletcher, Sheep Pond Partners, StarLadies Racing, Stonestreet Stables, Jonathan Thomas, Bradley Thoroughbred Partners and West Point Thoroughbreds Inc.
“I am thrilled to pledge my support to New Vocations aftercare efforts,” said pledging owner Sol Kumin. “I know how important it is to look after our equine athletes in their second careers. I will continue my efforts for this important cause. Anna and her team do an incredible job leading the charge.”
New Vocations will continue to seek pledges from additional owners and trainers until Nov. 3. All of the Pledge information can be found at www.newvocations.org.
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