‘Celebration of the Thoroughbred’ to benefit Gulfstream
Thoroughbred Aftercare
Gulfstream Park has announced that it will host “Celebration of the
Thoroughbred,” a cocktail party on the evening of January 18 in honor of the
following day’s 42nd annual Eclipse Awards.
“Celebration of the Thoroughbred” will benefit the Gulfstream Thoroughbred
Aftercare Program and will be highlighted by live, silent and online auctions
featuring breeding opportunities, travel packages and the art of award-winning
photographer Barbara Livingston. Admission to the party is included with an
Eclipse Award ticket or party admission can be purchased separately for $100 by
contacting Michele Ravencraft of the NTRA.
The live auction, hosted by noted equine auctioneer Walt Robertson, will
include breeding opportunities to Kitten’s Joy and Ghostzapper, racing packages
to the 2013 Breeders’ Cup and opening weekend at Saratoga, and tickets to the
U.S. Open Tennis Championships.
The online auction is now open for bidding by clicking
here.
Among the items available online are premium racing packages to Keeneland and
Del Mar, plus stallion seasons to Harlan’s Holiday, Leroidesanimaux, Macho Uno,
Shackleford and many others.
“Celebration of the Thoroughbred” is one of many fundraising events hosted by
Gulfstream during Eclipse Awards week. Charity events will also benefit the
Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund and The Race for Education.
“Gulfstream Park and The Stronach Group are extremely proud to host the
‘Celebration of the Thoroughbred’ in conjunction with our other fundraising
activities during Eclipse Awards week,” Gulfstream President Timothy Ritvo said.
“Thoroughbred aftercare is a priority for everyone at Gulfstream and The
Stronach Group. The ‘Celebration of the Thoroughbred’ will be a unique event and
another memorable day in the rich history of Gulfstream, Florida racing and the
Eclipse Awards.”
Racing, sports and travel enthusiasts can
pre-register
and bid from any location in the world. Other items up for bid online include a
basketball autographed by Miami Heat President Pat Riley; two-night stays at the
Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, the Hollywood Beach Marriott and the Chesapeake
Resort; a case of Kendall-Jackson Wine; a limited edition Peb art box; and a
Fred Stone canvas print.
Eclipse Awards are bestowed upon horses and individuals whose outstanding
achievements have earned them the title of champion in their respective
categories. Eclipse Award voting takes place among designated representatives of
the NTRA, DRF and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters. Awards also
are given to recognize members of the media for outstanding coverage of
Thoroughbred racing.
The Eclipse Awards are named after the great 18th-century racehorse and
foundation sire Eclipse, who began racing at age five and was undefeated in 18
starts, including eight walkovers. Eclipse sired the winners of 344 races,
including three Epsom Derbies.
Tickets to the Eclipse Awards are available for $375 each. Order forms for
tickets are available by clicking
here. Hotel reservations at the Westin Diplomat may be made by clicking
here. For additional information, please contact Michele Ravencraft of the
NTRA at mravencraft@ntra.com.
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