The R.A.C.E. Fund, a 501 C 3 non-profit organization established in 2004 and TAA accredited, launches its 2021 fund drive with an online auction on eBay starting May 7 at 8:00 p.m. (ET) and ending on May 14 to help raise funds for racehorse retirement and rescue.
Featured items include: halters of the following multiple graded stakes winning champions, 2016 Eclipse Award Horse of the Year California Chrome, 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Funny Cide, 2016 Fountain of Youth Stakes winner, Mohaymen, Hall of Famer, Serena’s Song. multiple graded stakes winners Havre de Grace, 2012 Belmont Stakes winner Union Rags, 2016 Whitney Stakes winner, Frosted and Littleprincessemma, dam of Triple Crown winner, American Pharoah.
Other items to be auctioned is a farm tour donated by Three Chimneys and horseshoes worn by multiple graded stakes winner Afleet Alex from Gainesway and First Samurai from Claiborne Farm.
“We have some very exciting auction items again this year. We would like to especially thank volunteer Roxanne Campbell for her tireless efforts as well as Claiborne, Darley-Godolphin, Denali Stud, Gainesway, Kentucky Horse Park, Lane’s End, Shadwell, Summer Wind Farm, Three Chimneys and Timber Town Stables for their generous support by donating such valuable items of racing champions to help us raise funds,” stated Marlene Murray, President of the R.A.C.E. Fund.
All proceeds raised will be used to help Thoroughbred racehorses in need of retirement and rescue from slaughter.
More information about the R.A.C.E. Fund can be obtained at www.racefund.org. Any questions about the auction or items can be sent to [email protected] or go to the R.A.C.E. Fund Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/race.fund/ to view the auction items album soon. Auction items will be live May 7 starting at 8 p.m. (ET) at eBay under seller name racefund.
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