The directors joining in 2026 are Drew Fleming, president and CEO of Breeders’ Cup Limited, and Elliott Walden, president/CEO and racing manager of WinStar Farm.
Walter S. Robertson, Jr., a member of the law firm Stites & Harbison, PLLC, will serve as president of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
“I am honored to continue to serve as Chairman of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and am grateful for the continued confidence of the Board of Directors,” said Robertson. “It is a privilege to work with such a dedicated and passionate group of industry leaders whose leadership and generosity are fundamental to advancing our shared mission. Together we will continue to build on the strong foundation of accredited aftercare to ensure a safe, dignified and meaningful future for Thoroughbreds beyond their racing careers.”
Drew Fleming is President and Chief Executive Officer of Breeders’ Cup Limited, which administers the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Since being elected CEO in 2019, Fleming has overseen the growth of global equity, betting, media distribution and strategic partnerships. Under his leadership, the Breeders’ Cup has expanded internationally through the Challenge Series and Global Pool and advanced safety and integrity initiatives.
Elliott Walden is President, Chief Executive Officer and Racing Manager of WinStar Farm and a third-generation Kentucky rider. A former Eclipse Award-winning trainer, he trained 1998 Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Victory Gallop and was a featured trainer at both Churchill Downs and Keeneland. Walden was named President and CEO of WinStar Farm in 2010 and has overseen some of the industry’s premier breeding and racing operations, including Justify, the 2018 Triple Crown winner.
The newly appointed directors will join the current board, which consists of Tony Allevato, Craig Bandoroff, Laura Barillaro, Donna Barton Brothers, Price Bell, Dr. Jeffrey Berk, Christina Blacker, Boyd Browning, Aidan Butler, Dr. Bonnie Comerford, Larry Connolly, Joe De Francis, Georganne Hale, Melissa Hicks, Jay Privman, Walt Robertson, Dean Roethemeier, Yvonne Schwabe, Mark Simendinger, Barbara Vanlangendonck and Ric Waldman.
After contributing years of expertise, leadership and resources, Madeline Auerbach, Tom Cannell and Jack Damico will end their service on the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Board of Directors at the end of 2025.
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