PDJF, Racetrack Chaplaincy team up for Dining With The
Dynasty
The
Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) and the Racetrack Chaplaincy of America
jointly announce the expansion of the Dining With The Dynasty event to be held
in the Governor’s Room at Arlington Park on August 7. The Dining With The
Dynasty, a ticketed luncheon event, affords event attendees a once in a lifetime
chance to gather, dine and converse with legendary jockeys from Thoroughbred
racing’s glorious past.
The luncheon will feature many special events including both a silent and
live auction for racing memorabilia and other classic items as well as legendary
jockey autograph sessions. Special appearances on both the day of the event and
the following day, August 8, which is Arlington Million Day, will accompany the
Dining With The Dynasty luncheon.
This year’s luncheon will provide ticket purchasers with a
unique chance to dine and share stories with 23 legendary jockeys. Scheduled to
appear are: Stacy Burton, Jackie Fires, Dennis Keenan, Ron Turcotte, Braulio
Beaza, Jerry Bailey, Walter Blum, Bill Bolland, Don Brumfield, Angel Cordero
Jr., Pat Day, Dave Erb, Earlie Fires, Julie Krone, Chris McCarron, Laffit Pincay
Jr., Randy Romero, John Rotz, Jose Santos, Gary Stevens, Jorge Velasquez, Bobby
Ussery and Ray Sibille.
Well known equine artist Thomas Allen Pauly is designing the
event invitations, a collectable program with inserts that will feature a biography and caricature
for each of the jockeys . In addition, Pauly is designing a limited
edition collectable poster.
Tickets, which include a food buffet, open bar
and the collectable program, go on sale on Wednesday for $300 online at the website of the
PDJF or can be purchased in person at Arlington Park in the
administrative offices from Jody Musielak.
Tickets are expected to move fast as this event is limited to
100 attendees. Proceeds from the event benefit The Permanently Disabled Jockeys
Fund and the Racetrack Chaplaincy of America.
For more information visit the
PDJF, the Racetrack
Chaplaincy of America,
Arlington Park or call Tony
Petrillo at 847-385-7755.