Turfway, Ellis Park Join Aftercare Alliance

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced Sept. 29 that Ellis Park and Turfway Park in Kentucky have both signed on to match contributions made by owners at each track.

Owners are able to contribute $1 per start to the TAA for each horse that starts in a race at either track. Ellis and Turfway will then match the contributions made by owners during the race meets at their respective tracks.

"Turfway has been a longtime supporter of Thoroughbred aftercare and is happy to join the TAA community," said Turfway Park general manager Chip Bach.

"We are always in support of our Thoroughbred athletes," said Dan Bork, director of racing at Ellis Park. "We always want to put the horses first, and that doesn't end when they leave the track. We are thrilled to partner with this great organization that has made such impressive strides in a short amount of time."

"We are greatly appreciative of both Ellis and Turfway for choosing to step up to support Thoroughbred aftercare with their matching donations, and to the owners who will be participating at both tracks," said Jimmy Bell, president of both the TAA and Darley America.