Coolmore America is auctioning off a season for a Triple Crown winner Evenly proceeds from which the proceeds will be used to provide relief to those affected by the December 11 tornadoes in Western Kentucky.
Bids for the 2022 season live ponies can be sent to Adrian Wallace, sales nominee for Coolmore America, at adrianmw@coolmore.com. Bidding deadline is Friday, December 17 at 5 p.m. ET. Proceeds will go to a relief fund established by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Society.
Also announced on December 13, the Jockey Club, through its commercial subsidiaries, has donated $50,000 to tornado relief in Western Kentucky. The donation has been made through Go Fund Me site was founded by KTA.
Additionally, the Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation, which provides relief and financial assistance to needy members of the Thoroughbred industry and their families, is ready to help those in the community. racing affected by storm. Eligibility questions can be answered at tjcfoundation.org or by calling Shannon Kelly at (212) 521-5327.
The KTA announced on social media on Monday that on Tuesday, December 14 at 12pm, a trailer arranged by Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale will leave The Thoroughbred Center ( 3380 Paris Pike, Lexington, KY 40511) and deliver merchandise to Mayfield, Ky., to families affected by the tornado. The KTA added that plastic storage boxes and containers, dog and cat food and crates, and non-perishable foods are required. Items can be deposited at the Thoroughbred Center.
