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Leading New York owner, breeder Mary Broman passes

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Mary and Chester Broman in the winner’s circle at Saratoga Race Course. Mary Broman passed away last week at the age of 88. Susie Raisher/NYRA Photo.

Mary Rachel Broman, who with her husband Chester established one of New York’s leading breeding and racing operations, passed away October 16 at the age of 88.

Born April 13, 1936, and a resident of Babylon Village, New York, and Wellington, Florida, was devoted wife of Chester Sr., beloved mother of Chester Jr. and his wife Holly, son Christopher and his wife Tamera and the late Rachel Broman. Cherished grandmother of Sarah, Nicholas, Brandon and Hannah, and dear sister of Roseanne McWilliams and Paula Hoey.

The Bromans own and operate Chestertown Farm in the tiny community of the same name in the heart of New York’s Adirondack Mountains. The couple were honored by the New York Thoroughbred Breeders Inc. with the state’s Breeder of the Year title eight times, the most recent crown in 2022.

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mrs. Broman,” said Najja Thompson, executive director of New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. “In addition to her tremendous accomplishments in the New York-bred program alongside her husband Chester, she was also a warm and welcome presence. We express our deepest condolences to Chester and the entire Broman family.”

The Bromans sit well atop the state’s list of leading breeders for 2024 with purse earnings of $2,256,979 through October 14, along with 42 wins from 227 starts. Stakes winners in 2024 bred by the Bromans include Bank Frenzy (Evan Shipman Handicap), Spirit of St Louis (Hudson Valley Stakes, Kingston Stakes, Danger’s Hour Stakes) and Sweet Brown Sugar (Niagara Stakes, East View Stakes).

“Mrs. Broman will be missed by the entire New York breeding and racing community,” said Jeffrey Cannizzo, vice president of government affairs for the New York Racing Association and former executive director of the NYTB. “She was a personal friend and I sincerely enjoyed all our time spent together. I’d like to extend sincere and heartfelt condolences to Chester and the Broman family.”

“We are so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing,” said New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association President Tina Bond. “She and Chester have been pillars of the New York breeding industry for so many years, and they set a standard of excellence that we all strive to meet. Mary was very much a partner in the Chestertown operations, and she was also a classy and lovely woman. Her passing is a real loss to our community.”

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Chester and Mary Broman, at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga, collected eight Breeder of the Year titles from the NYTB. Susie Raisher/NYRA Photo.

The Bromans also led the state’s breeders list in 2023 with New York-bred earnings of $3,243,042. Hejazi, a finalist for champion 2-year-old male honors in 2022, earned the 3-year-old championship in 2023 and the Bromans also bred 2023 champion older female New York-bred Classy Edition. Spirit of St Louis also earned finalist consideration for champion male turf honors in 2023.

The Bromans racked up New York-bred earnings of $3,157,109 in 2022, nearly $1 million more than the state’s next closest breeder. Leading runners that season included New York-bred champion 2-year-old male Acoustic Ave, who raced in their familiar green and white silks. The Bromans also bred and sold Hejazi, a son of Bernardini who brought $3.55 million at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May 2-year-olds in training sale.

Hejazi and Classy Edition were the 11th and 12th New York-bred champions bred by the Bromans since 2000. The group also includes 2017 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint winner Bar of Gold and Grade 1 winners Artemis Agrotera and Friends Lake and $1,403,536-earner and multiple stakes winner Mr. Buff. Bar of Gold, who retired with earnings of more than $1.55 million, and Mr. Buff won multiple titles and rank in the top 30 among all-time New York-bred earners.

From Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home:

Friends may visit at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 W. Main Street, Babylon Village, New York, Thursday, October 24 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Religious services at 10 a.m. Friday, October 25 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Farmingdale, New York. Mary will be laid to rest at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 298 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, New York, 11735, in her name, appreciated.

Condolences and fond memories can be left at www.Boyd-Spencer.com.

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Broman-bred Not Phar Now earns Empire State Success Story at Thoroughbred Makeover

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Nicole McNees’ Not Phar Now, a gelding by American Pharoah bred by Chester and Mary Broman, competed in Barrel Racing under Jessica Frederick and earned the Empire State Success Story Top New York-Bred Award at last week’s Thoroughbred Makeover competition in Lexington, Kentucky. Erin Gilmore Photography.

By Melissa Bauer-Herzog

Three New York-breds finished in the top five after two days of preliminary competition at last week’s Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, and represented the Empire State in Saturday’s Finale.

One of 28 New York-bred retired racehorses who competed at this year’s Makeover, Not Phar Now, was awarded the Empire State Success Story Top New York-Bred Award presented by New York Thoroughbred Breeders Inc., New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and New York Racing Association after the week’s preliminary competition as the highest placed Makeover horse bred in New York.

Bred by Chester and Mary Broman, the son of American Pharoah competed in barrel racing and proved best among the 20 horses entered in the discipline. Performing a horsemanship pattern and two preliminary barrel racing runs during the week, Not Phar Now recorded a combined score of 40.134, more than a point ahead of the next nearest horse to enter the Finale.

Competitors started on a clean slate in the Finale and Not Phar Now showed that his earlier scores were truly representative of his abilities. The gelding stopped the clock in :18.567 Saturday – more than a second and a half faster than the nearest competitor – to win the division with Jessica Frederick aboard. Now that the Makeover in the books, Not Phar Now will see a change in rider with owner Nicole McNees turned the reins over to her 11-year-old daughter Zoe.

“During the run, I had to remember to breathe and just trust him because sometimes I forget to trust him around work,” Frederick said. “He’s such a special guy, especially with him only having one eye. He’s so special.”

The title of Barrel Racing Champion is just the latest accolade for the one-eyed Not Phar Now, who was trained at the end of his career by Orlando Noda for Final Turn Racing Stable and Celeritas Racing. Not Phar Now won six of his 24 starts, with seven other top-three finishes, and earned $271,790 during his career. He was sourced from ReRun Inc. by McNees.

Boo Ba La, a daughter of Frost Giant bred by Dutchess Views Farm Inc. and Gina Bentivgna, finished third behind Not Phar Now. The 5-year-old mare, retired in August 2023 while under the care of owner-trainer Ralph D’Alessandro, won twice on the track with three other top-three finishes during her racing career.

Boo Ba La had finished close behind Not Phar Now in her preliminary performances to be less than 3 points behind the leader going into the Finale. The Megan Hems-trained Boo Ba La registered a time of :20.597 to finish just a tick behind the runner-up and 1.5 seconds ahead of the fourth-place finisher. Boo Ba La also finished 15th in the Freestyle event during preliminary competition.

Winwood was the third representative for the New York-bred program in the Finale when competing in Polo.

A homebred runner for Ron Lombardi’s Mr. Amore Stable, Winwood was retired from the track last December after four career starts. A 3-year-old son of Poseidon’s Warrior, Winwood finished fifth in preliminary competition to earn his spot in the Finale. After a flat test and short indoor polo match where he could show his skills, Winwood finished fifth in the Finale.

Just like Boo Ba La, Winwood competed in a second discipline and finished 21st in Freestyle.

Only five horses from each discipline competed in the Finale but five other New York-breds also finished in the top 20 of their disciplines. The other top-20 finishers:

Lemon Taffy (sixth, Barrel Racing)
Cancelled Captivity (10th, Barrel Racing)
Best Idea (10th, Competitive Trail)
Bustin Hoffman (16th, Ranch Work)

Pretty miss Keens (17th, Show Hunters)

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Len Green, Mark Toothaker, and Chris Trusso headline Oct. 13 NYTB Educational Seminar

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The New York Thoroughbred Breeders Inc. will host its annual general membership meeting and educational seminar on Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion in Saratoga Springs.

The event, which features a free dinner and cocktail hour for attendees, runs from 5-8p.m. all are encouraged to RSVP by Friday, Oct. 11 at nytbreeders.org/events.[2]

This year’s seminar topic focuses on equine financial management. Where you can learn more about stallion syndication deals, evaluations, and farm business management.

Sponsored by the New York State Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund “The Fund” featured speakers include Mark Toothaker, stallion sales manager for Spendthrift Farm, Len Green, Founder & Chairman of The Green Group, and Chris Trusso who led the Greenwich, New York branch of Farm Credit East before retiring in March of 2024.

“We are focusing our educational meeting this year on the business of the thoroughbred business. We are thrilled to offer the opportunity for New York breeders to learn from the insight and expertise of our speakers including Mark Toothaker, the legendary Leonard Green and Chris Trusso. They have a lot of knowledge to share about equine business management, equine banking and the prospectives behind stallion evaluation and syndication deals,” said NYTB President Dr. Scott Ahlschwede, D.V.M. “We encourage everyone to register and attend.”

To promote the open format of the seminar meeting, NYTB is soliciting questions from attendees in advance. Questions may be emailed to info@nytbreeders.org.

Green is the Founder and Chairman of the New Jersey CPA firm, The Green Group, specializing in tax, accounting and consulting especially in the Thoroughbred industry. He and his late wife Lois also started D.J. Stable, which is now managed by their son, Jon, and has won over 2,500 races with 40 graded stakes winners and Eclipse winning champions Jaywalk and Wonder Wheel.

A graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in Accounting, Green earned his Master’s Degree in taxation with honors from New York University and also graduated from the Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management Program.

For more than 20 years, Green has been teaching entrepreneurship at Babson College, which is rated the number one college in Entrepreneurship in the U.S.

Toothaker, a native of Van Buren, Arkansas attended Louisiana Tech University’s Equine program. He began his career working on the racetrack for trainers including Wayne Lukas, Joe Cantey, and Gerald Romero. He has also trained horses on his own. He then went into the military and served in the Army with the 10th Mountain Division in Fort Drum, NY.

Following his service, he and his wife moved back to Arkansas where they purchased a farm to begin his career in the breeding and stallion industry.

In 2004, he moved to Kentucky to manage Liberty Farm in Midway, KY for longtime breeder Allen Poindexter. He has also worked as a consignor and sold Breeders’ Cup winners including Kip Deville and Stardom Bound. He joined Spendthrift Farm in 2012.

Trusso, was employed by Farm Credit East before retiring in March of 2024. He led the Greenwich, New York branch staff for much of that time. He provided support to New York thoroughbred breeding farms, which saw considerable expansion with the 2003 VLT legislation making New York the best state to bred and race thoroughbreds.

The meeting and seminar will be conducted ahead of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga fall mixed sale on Tuesday, October 15. Fasig-Tipton which begins at 10 a.m.

To attend the seminar and membership meeting register Oct. 14 at nytbreeders.org/events[3].

Please RSVP by Friday, October 11. For more information, call NYTB at 518.587.0777 or send an email to info@nytbreeders.org[4].

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SUNY Cobleskill students on hand at Saratoga Race Course

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Students and professors from SUNY Cobleskill joined NYTB Executive Director Najja Thompson (right) last weekend at Saratoga Race Course and helped pick the Best Turned Out Award on behalf of B.E.S.T. for Saturday’s card. Susie Raisher Photo.

By Tom Law and Alec DiConza

Students involved in the New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc., and State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill’s accredited course designed to expose Animal Science program students to the Thoroughbred industry were on hand Saturday at Saratoga Race Course.

The students started the day with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Oklahoma Training Track led by former NYTB President and longtime New York owner and breeder Tom Gallo. The morning training part of the tour included a visit with Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, discussion with retired leading jockey Richard Migliore and later a tour of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame led by Tom Durkin.

The students spent the day at the races with visits to the paddock and helping the Backstretch Employee Service Team (B.E.S.T.) selection of the “Best Turned Out Award” for the day.

“I love it. We got to talk to a bunch of cool people like one of the jockeys earlier (and) we went to the museum,” said SUNY Cobleskill student Amber Reilly, also a member of the school’s equestrian team. “It was really fun to learn new things. And then we got to come here, meet a bunch of cool people, do a bunch of things I’ve never done. It’s just been a really good experience today.”

The program is offered to 15-20 junior undergraduate students that have met prerequisites. The course, which runs from late August to early December, falls in line with the NYTB’s goals to make outreach with upper-level science students majoring in equine studies and finding the next generation of the industry’s workforce and leaders in racing and breeding.

“This is the second year we’ve worked with SUNY Cobleskill, with Ray Whelihan and of course the Thoroughbred industry course, with New York Thoroughbred Breeders,” said NYTB Executive Director Najja Thompson. “This is a great experience for the students, to see the end product of the racing industry today at Saratoga Race Course. They got to visit Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, hear from champion New York jockey Richard Migliore and just experience the morning and afternoon racing.

“Expanding upon that program, they’ll also visit a breeding farm as well as experience the October fall sale here in Saratoga. It’s all about exposing students to the Thoroughbred industry in every aspect, and of course using that to get more people interested in participation and jobs within our industry, which is important.”

Raymond Whelihan, SUNY Cobleskill Associate Professor in Animal Science, collaborated with Gallo to develop the program and said it continues to be fine-tuned along with some growth.

“Definitely there is growth and getting a sense of the prior knowledge the students have and how we can help them build off it,” Whelihan said. “I think it goes a little bit smoother the second year, for sure. The New York breeders are the ones just providing all these opportunities. This is incredible.

Gallo spearheaded an effort years ago to introduce NYTB-led educational seminars, with an ultimate goal of using the seminars to educate young people that might be interested in the Thoroughbred industry. Gallo came away from this year’s event excited about the potential of the students and the program going forward.

“These kids are already in the equine studies program and deeply involved with horses,” Gallo said. “When we talk about schedules, care, maintenance, preparation for the races and all those things that go on with the horses, they’re deeply interested and engaged with the program.

Gallo thanked NYRA, BEST, Mott, Migliore, Durkin, the National Musuem of Racing and others involved in putting on Saturday’s event.

“It’s a pleasure to do,” Gallo said. “For me it’s not work at all. I love the fact we have young minds and young people that are really interested. The biggest thing is seeing what they get out of it, the excitement and the way their questions are pointed, very commonsense questions, one horseman to another type questions. Every question is a valid question.

“The challenge for us is to expand the program. We have a great product. What I’ve noticed in the Thoroughbred industry, everybody that comes to the racetrack now were exposed to the racetrack when they were young. You don’t have to talk a child into liking a horse. There’s a magnetic attraction there. That said, if we can introduce larger number of students to this program it will expand exponentially by telling other people. It’s great PR for our business. They see the standard of care these horses get.”

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Voting Opens for Down Broadway Retired Racehorse of the Year Award

Soaring Star, bred in New York by Patricia Moseley and a graduate of New Vocations, participates in last year's inaugural event. Susie Raisher photo.

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New York-bred Aftercare Day on-track demonstrations with retrained retired racehorses. Photo cred: Susie Raisher

The voting for the first-ever Down Broadway Retired Racehorse of the Year Award opens today. The presentation of the Down Broadway Award, named for the first horse to retire through the TAKE THE LEAD Program back in 2013, will highlight New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day at Saratoga Race Course on Thursday, August 15.

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA), New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA), and New York Thoroughbred Breeders (NYTB) will host the fourth annual New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day, which showcases retired racehorses demonstrating the skills they’ve learned in second careers, and interviews with members of New York’s aftercare community. The $125,000 Rick Violette Stakes, named for the late trainer and NYTHA President who spearheaded the creation of the TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program and TAKE THE LEAD Retirement Program, will anchor the racing card.

Seven retired Thoroughbreds have been nominated by the organizations who participate in Aftercare Day. They include a classy stakes winner of more than $800,000; a hard-knocking veteran of 79 starts who bankrolled more than $300,000; and a gelding who was not cut out for the track and went winless in 12 tries.

The seven nominees are:

Fortunate Storm – Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
Kid Blast – Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga
My Boy Tate – ReRun, Inc.
Nucks – Second Chance Thoroughbreds
Ring of Fire – Lucky Orphans
Traffic Chief – ACTT Naturally
Zuzudini – New Vocations

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE DOWN BROADWAY NOMINEES.

“We have a very deserving group of nominees for the first Down Broadway Award,” said NYTHA and TAKE2 Executive Director Andy Belfiore. “We hope that reading their stories and learning more about the aftercare organizations who guided them to their second careers will help to raise awareness of our efforts on behalf of retired racehorses.”

The winner of the Down Broadway Award will be decided by a vote of racing fans, with the voting open July 17 through August 8. Wristbands for each nominee will be given away on Aftercare Day so that fans can show their support, and the presentation of the award will be made in the Saratoga winner’s circle after the first race that day.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE DOWN BROADWAY AWARD NOMINEE!

“Thoroughbred Aftercare Day reflects our ongoing commitment to re-training and rehoming these world-class equine athletes when their racing days are done,” said Andrew Offerman, NYRA Senior Vice President for Racing & Operations. “New York is the national leader when it comes to supporting and investing in meaningful aftercare efforts, and NYRA is pleased to host the fourth annual New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day at Saratoga Race Course on August 15.”

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Register for NYTB Events in Saratoga this August!

[1]Dear Members:

We look forward to celebrating the summer racing season in Saratoga and the 2024 Fasig-Tipton New York-bred Preferred Yearling Sales at the following NYTB events this August!

Join NYTB for our New York-Bred Yearling Pre-Sales Kickoff BBQ & Clam bake! From 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 8 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Saratoga!

Guests will enjoy a BBQ selection and clam bake with complimentary beer and wine. Entertainment will be provided by the cover band The Wallies!

Guests MUST RSVP by August 5

Tickets: FREE admission with registration at nytbreeders,org/events [2]

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On Thursday, August 22 at Saratoga Race Course NYTB will host a premium VIP experience in the Paddock suite for a day at the races.

Affectionately known as “The Treehouse” the paddock suite is an expansive structure featuring a climate-controlled lounge, bar and balcony overlooking the historic Saratoga Race Course saddling area. The paddock suite offers panoramic views of the paddock.

*This event is limited to 100 participants, so RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot!

Tickets: $100 NYTB Members
$125 non-members.

Guests MUST RSVP by August 7 or a late fee will be applied. Register at nybreeders.org/events

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NYTB Welcomes SUNY Administrators to Saratoga Race Course

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Administrators from SUNY colleges with NYTB board member Tom Gallo and NYRA analyst and retired NY Champion jockey Richard Migliore on their visit to Saratoga Race Course. Photo: Skip Dickstein/NYTB Photos.

One day before the start of this year’s Saratoga Race Course meet, on Wednesday, July 10, The New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc., led a group of senior administrators and Presidents from the State University of New York System to experience morning training at Saratoga Race Course and learn more about the various segments of the Thoroughbred Industry.

The tour was organized by NYTB board member and education committee chairman Tom Gallo and NYTB Executive Director Najja Thompson. Visitors included SUNY administrators and representatives from SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY Niagara, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego and Clinton Community College. The group spent the early morning watching training at the Oklahoma training track and learning about the journey of a racehorse. From being foaled to training and racing on track and the care equine athletes receive day-to-day and also in thoroughbred retirement.

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Retired Champion Jockey & NYRA TV Analyst Richard Migliore speaking with SUNY administrators at the Oklahoma Training Track at Saratoga Race Course. Photo: Skip Dickstein/NYTB Photos

Speakers included were NYRA TV Analyst and retired NY Champion Jockey Richard Migliore, NYRA Executive Vice President of Operations and Capital Projects Glen Kozack, and NYRA Board members and Education committee chair Tom Gallo.

Last year, NYTB launched an accredited Thoroughbred industry course with SUNY Cobleskill designed to expose upper-class students in the Animal Science program to all aspects of the Thoroughbred industry and this year NYTB is looking to build and expand on that program in partnership with more schools.

“Our goal in welcoming administrators across the SUNY system to experience and learn more about our industry. Additionally, the immersive tour and experience was an opportunity to expand on the Thoroughbred Industry course we partnered on with SUNY Cobleskill last year with more schools across the state,” said NYTB Board member Tom Gallo.

“It was a wonderful experience for me and my colleagues,” said Ken Knelly administrator in charge for Clinton Community College. “Thank you to the NYTB and NYRA for making it possible. We look forward to continuing to work together to ensure more students can learn about the various jobs and careers in the thoroughbred industry.”

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NYTB Membership Services booth at Saratoga Race Course

[1]Dear Members:

Following a successful Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in June, the traditional Saratoga summer racing meet is upon us!

To best support our members, NYTB will have a membership services booth located outside the paddock on select Fridays at the track.

As a reminder, your 2024 NYTB membership and pin grants you FREE general admission entrance to Saratoga Race Course on each live race day.

If you need any help or assistance regarding your NYTB membership or want to direct friends, colleagues, and guests to a place where they can learn more about NYTB and the New York-bred program, please visit us.

Please find the schedule and operating hours for the Saratoga on-track NYTB Membership Services Booth (outside the paddock):

Friday, July 12 – 11a – 5p
Friday, July 26 – 11a – 5p
Friday, August 2 – 11a – 5p
Friday, August 23 – 11a – 5p
Friday, August 30 – 11a – 5p

Our collective goal is to be visible to our members during the Saratoga season and share our mission with attendees all summer promoting breeding and racing in New York.

The Saratoga annual summer meet is an exciting time that brings great racing, fantastic purses, and tremendous opportunities for New York-breds at the track. We hope to see you soon!

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Retired Racehorse of The Year Award to Highlight New York Aftercare Day at Saratoga August 15

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Soaring Star, bred in New York by Patricia Moseley and a graduate of New Vocations, participates in last year’s inaugural event. Susie Raisher photo.

The event will be highlighted by the introduction of the Down Broadway Retired Racehorse of the Year Award. Named for the first horse retired through the TAKE THE LEAD[2] Program back in 2013, the Down Broadway will feature nominations from the New York organizations that participate in Aftercare Day, with the winner to be decided by a vote of racing fans.

New York Aftercare Day showcases retired racehorses demonstrating the skills they’ve learned in second careers, and interviews with members of New York’s aftercare community. The $125,000 Rick Violette Stakes, named for the late trainer and NYTHA President who spearheaded the creation of the TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program and TAKE THE LEAD Retirement Program, will anchor the racing card.

Representatives of ACTT Naturally[3], Lucky Orphans[4], New Vocations[5], Old Friends at Cabin Creek[6], ReRun[7], Second Chance Thoroughbreds[8], Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga[9], and Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation[10] will be on hand in the Community Booth behind the jockeys’ quarters to talk about their efforts on behalf of New York’s retired racehorses.

“All of the members of New York’s racing industry, including, owners, trainers, breeders, jockeys, and racetrack management, are firmly committed to providing for our horses after they leave the track,” said TAKE THE LEAD President Rick Schosberg. “Collectively, we contribute more than $1.2 million a year to ensure they have the happy and healthy retirement they deserve. Aftercare Day is the perfect opportunity to showcase the success of our commitment.”

Milfer Farm-bred Uncle Sigh, multiple graded stakes placed, Kentucky Derby participant, and ReRun ambassador, meets fans at the 2021 event. Susie Raisher photo.

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Milfer Farm-bred Uncle Sigh, multiple graded stakes placed, Kentucky Derby participant, and ReRun ambassador, meets fans. Susie Raisher photo.

“New York Aftercare Day is an important event on the Saratoga calendar because it allows us to celebrate the good work done by leading Thoroughbred Aftercare organizations that care and retrain our equine athletes,” said Najja Thompson, Executive Director of New York Thoroughbred Breeders. “We’re proud to collaborate with NYTHA, NYRA, and each participating organization in our collective efforts to highlight and bring awareness to Thoroughbred Aftercare across the industry.”

Schosberg, now himself retired from training, was Down Broadway’s conditioner when the decision was made to transition the New York-bred to a second career. Winless in 10 races, the handsome gray gelding was retired through New Vocations back in 2013 and is now living his best life in Ohio.

“After several successful years as a dressage horse, he’s living out in massive pastures at a friend’s farm in northeastern Ohio,” said adopter Megan Uditis. “He’s spoiled, so loved and happy as can be! He was by far my favorite to bring along, so sweet and kind, and he still is. He’s happy to have his forever home with his pasture mates.”

The nominations for the Down Broadway Award will be announced in mid-July, with voters casting their ballots online for the retired racehorse of their choice. Wristbands for each nominee will be given away on Aftercare Day so that fans can show their support, and the winner will be honored after the first race.

“The winner’s circle ceremony for Drafted last year was so popular, we wanted to find a way to celebrate one of our retired racehorses every year,” TAKE THE LEAD and NYTHA Executive Director Andy Belfiore explained. “Whether they were champions or never won a race, these horses have earned our love and respect, and we need to demonstrate that, not just on Aftercare Day, but every day.”

Endnotes:

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TAKE THE LEAD: https://www.take2tbreds.com/about-take-the-lead/
ACTT Naturally: https://www.acttnaturally.org/
Lucky Orphans: https://www.luckyorphans.org/
New Vocations: http://newvocations.org/
Old Friends at Cabin Creek: https://oldfriendsatcabincreek.com/
ReRun: http://rerunottb.com/
Second Chance Thoroughbreds: http://secondchancethoroughbreds.org/
Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga: http://thsaratoga.org/
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation: https://www.trfinc.org/
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