TCA Announces 'Pharoah'-Themed Fundraiser

Thoroughbred Charities of America announced Sept. 9 that it will host a fundraising event entitled "An Evening with Team American Pharoah" Oct. 27 from 7-9 p.m. at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington, Ky.



Horse Racing Radio Network's Mike Penna will host, as Ahmed and Justin Zayat and Bob Baffert recount their thoughts about the history making career of Triple Crown champion American Pharoah. All proceeds will benefit TCA.



"We are excited to kick off an exciting Breeders' Cup week in Lexington with TCA's 'An Evening with Team American Pharoah.' We look forward to sharing our thoughts about this great year all while benefiting an important charity," said American Pharoah's owner Ahmed Zayat.



"We are honored to spend an evening with this incredible team and hear from them about the thrilling year they have had with the amazing American Pharoah, while raising money for TCA," said Erin Crady, TCA's executive director.



Limited tickets are available for $75 per person at this link. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Sponsors include Fasig-Tipton and Woodford Reserve. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.



TCA distributes grants to several categories of Thoroughbred-related nonprofits, including retirement, rehabilitation, and adoption organizations; backstretch and farm employee programs; therapeutic riding programs; and research organizations. TCA has granted more than $21 million to more than 200 charities since its inception in 1990. TCA grants funds to organizations that successfully meet the criteria set forth in its annual grant application.

For more information please visit www.tca.org. TCA is the charitable arm of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.