The Allaire du Pont Leadership Award is presented annually to an organization or individual whose philanthropic efforts are consistent with TCA’s mission. Past award winners include Brandon and Diannah Perry, H. Greg Goodman, Maggi Moss, Jen Roytz, LNJ Foxwoods, Dan Rosenberg, Barbara Banke, Bourbon Lane Stable, Graham and Anita Motion, Frank Stronach, Fasig-Tipton, Darley, Todd Pletcher, Roy and Gretchen Jackson and Madeline Auerbach.
Ken Freirich is a racehorse owner, retired CEO/entrepreneur, international philanthropist, and founder of a music group/record label focused on spreading kindness and improving the world. He has made philanthropy and advising nonprofit leaders in the thoroughbred industry one of his top priorities. Ken is a board member of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) and recently made a first-of-its-kind, multi-year leadership gift to Breeders’ Cup Charities to positively impact the industry’s culture of giving in the short and long term. It is this generosity, leadership, advocacy and desire to create change that embodies the spirit of TCA’s Allaire du Pont Leadership Award. While Ken’s philanthropy extends around the world through dozens of charitable organizations, he has made a profound impact in one of our local racing communities, Saratoga Springs. At his alma mater, Skidmore College, he started and funded an entrepreneurship and business plan competition sixteen years ago, which he donated in 2020. In addition to his philanthropic efforts, Freirich has enjoyed great success in racing in recent years, having partnered 2022 Horse of the Year Flightline and 2022 Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Mo Donegal. He currently co-owns the popular Grade 1 winner Sandman with a minority stake as a partner of West Point Thoroughbreds and is a named partner in the two-year-old colt Ewing through West Point Thoroughbreds. Ken’s continued support of the industry through his advisory roles, philanthropy, his commitment to aftercare organizations and his continued advocacy for greater support in sport are exemplified by the Allaire du Pont Leadership Award.
The Ellen and Herb Moelis Industry Service Award is presented annually to an organization that is committed to upholding TCA’s mission. Past award winners include Beyond the Wire, Second Stride, Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, Our Mims Retirement Haven, TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program, Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare, Backstretch Employee Service Team (BEST), The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Incentive Program, CANTER USA, Retired Racehorse Project, Belmont Child Care Association, Old Friends and New York Race Track Chaplaincy.
The Delaware Horsemen’s Assistance Fund is committed to providing essential benefits, assistance and relief to grooms, hot walkers, riders, trainers and other backstretch licensees in Delaware Park. For almost sixty years, DHAF has been an essential safety net for the riders and women who care for the athletes in the sport every day. DHAF offers a wide range of essential services, including a wellness clinic for riders and their family members, dental and vision care, prescription drug assistance, counseling services, a scholarship program, emergency financial assistance, a Backstretch Boutique and a food bank. Each year, more than 850 riders rely on DHAF’s programs for support and stability.
The TCA Stallion Season Auction begins with an online stallion season auction at 9am on Wednesday, January 7th and continues until 4pm EST on Friday, January 9th. More than 150 seasons will be available on salering.net. A full list of seasons is available here.
Most seasons will be sold during the online auction, but select seasons of Vekoma, Constitution, Yaupon, Patch Adams, Locked, Nyquist (with 2027 breed back), Liam’s Map and Girvin will be sold during the Live Auction & Celebration on Sunday, January 11. Bidders or their authorized agents can bid on select seasons by attending the event in person, or they can email ehalliwell@tca.org to register to bid by phone. Non-seasonal items including a John Deere ZTrak mower, a vacation condo in St. Thomas, Kentucky Oaks and Derby tickets, a day at the races at Keeneland and equine art from artist Robert Clark will also be offered in the live auction. Tickets can be purchased here.
An online silent auction of non-seasonal items will be offered, including halters worn by Into Mischief, Disco Time, Beholder, Shedaresthedevil, Charge It and more. A list of silent auction items is available here. More articles will be added. The auction is sponsored by The Goodman Family, Equine Athlete Veterinary Services, Rocket Ship Racing, Peoples Bank, Coolmore America, Oberlander Financial Services, Ocala Breeders’ Sales, Paul Miller Ford, Equine Medical Associates, Bourbon Lane Stable Retirement Fund, Grade One Investments, Top Line Sales, Equine Medical of Ocala, Pick View, Paul Sharp Stables, Niall Brennan Stables, Brookdale Farm, Ballyrankin Stud, Trouve Marketing, LV Harkness, Paulick Report, BloodHorse, Daily Racing Form and Thoroughbred Daily News.
For more information about the 36th annual TCA Stallion Season Auction, visit tca.org or call (859) 276-4989.
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