Stoke III to benefit The Race For Education

Monday, March 01, 2010

STOKE III, will be held April 16, 2010 at Fasig-Tipton, Newtown Paddocks, Lexington, from 7:00pm until 11:00 pm. Each attendee will be provided with premium cigars, "Signature" and complimentary bars, heavy hors d’oeuvres, jazz music and the opportunity to bid on unique auction items including halters from Horse of The Year Rachel Alexandra and Breeders' Cup Classic Winner Zenyatta.

DAVID INGORDO AND ZENYATTA LEAD NEW INITIATIVES IN THE RACE FOR EDUCATION.

Monday, February 15, 2010

In his first act as Chairman, Mr. Ingordo has organized a group to commission renowned horse racing artist, Pierre Bellocq, also known as PEB to do an illustration of Zenyatta and Mike Smith.  Limited edition prints, signed by John Sheriffs, Mike Smith and PEB will be produced with proceeds benefiting The Race For Education.   
Signed, limited edition prints will be sold for $500, unsigned prints will be available for $175.00 and can be purchased at http://www.pebsite.com/zenyatta/.>> More

BIG WIN FOR RULE AND THE RACE FOR EDUCATION

Sunday, February 14, 2010

WinStar Farm’s Rule led at every call and further cemented himself as a legitimate Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) contender with a convincing three-length win in the $225,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 13 at Tampa Bay Downs.    A 3-year-old son of Roman Ruler  , Rule notched his fourth consecutive victory and his third straight stakes score with his front-running effort. The dark bay or brown colt was making his season debut after taking the Delta Jackpot (gr. III) by a neck Dec. 4. He is trained by Todd Pletcher.

Horse Farm Basketball Is Back!!

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Three Chimneys Farm defeats the Stallion Company in the final game of the  3rd Annual WinStar Horse Farm Basketball Tournament with a final score of 47-42.  Guinness McFadden was leading scorer for Three Chimneys with 13 points, while Jack Heissenbuttel scored 19 for the Stallion Co. This year's tournament raised approximatly $2500 for The Race For Education and The Blue Grass Farms Charities. 

Applications for the 2010-2011 Academic Year Now Available

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Applications are now available for the 2010-2011 academic year. To find out how to apply for a Race For Education Scholarship, click here.

The scholarship deadline for most of the Race For Education Scholarships is February 28, 2010. 

For questions, please contact Carly Preston, the RFE Student Services Manager at carly@raceforeducation.org.>> More

Andre Pater and RFE celebrate the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Painted horses are mane attraction for anatomy students

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

With 205 bones and 700 muscles the horse is a challenging animal for anatomy students to study.  That was until champion rider Gillian Higgins came up with the novel idea of showing people how it all works.

RFE 5K/10K Race Results and Pictures Now Available

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Please visit http://www.raceforeducation.org/events-5K to view the race results for the 7th Annual Race For Education 5K/10K presented by Fifth Third Bank. 

To view pictures, visit Universal Photography. >> More

Awesome Gem Keeps on Running for The Race For Education

Monday, October 05, 2009

West Point Thoroughbreds’ Awesome Gem parlayed a trip from Southern Califoria into a visit to the winner’s circle at Hawthorne Race Course as the six-year-old Awesome Again gelding rallied from off the pace to collar game runner-up Nite Lite for a victory in the $500,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap (G2).

New York Youth Outreach Program Extends Educational Opportunities to Families of Backstretch Workers in Honor of Classic-winning Filly Rags to Riches

Thursday, September 03, 2009

ELMONT, NEW YORK,  Middle school students and their families gathered last night at the new Elmont Memorial Library for the first meeting of the New York Youth Outreach Program, established in honor of the Belmont Stakes-winning champion filly Rags to Riches and sponsored in part by her trainer, Todd Pletcher.

The program, a partnership between The Race For Education and the Race Track Chaplaincy of America, New York, is designed to engage the youth of the backstretch racing community and their families. Cultivation of skills needed for a bright academic future is the primary goal.

KESMARC Florida Hosts RFE Interns

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Univeristy of Florida at Gainesville pre-vet student, Loretta Rodriguez just completed a summer internship at KESMARC Florida.  KESMARC is a world class equine sports medicine facility, dedicated to the recovery and conditioning of high-end equine athletes, with facilities in Kentucky and Florida.>> More

Take The Points and Starlight Stables Support The Race For Education

Saturday, August 08, 2009

Take the Points inched past Black Bear Island (Ire) near the finish after a thrilling duel to win the $400,000 Secretariat Stakes (G1) on Saturday at Arlington Park.   Starlight Partners owners Jack and Laurie Wolf are board members of The Race For Education and Starlight Partners contribute 1% of Take the Points' earnings to the scholarship and educational program.
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Fleet Indian Day at Saratoga Race Course

Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Mr. Paul Saylor presented Gabrielle D'Alessandro with a $24,000 check, in the Winner's Circle at Saratoga Race Course, for 3rd Fleet Indian Scholarship.  In attendance were previous Fleet Indian Scholarship recipients, Heather Cousins from 2008 and Sarah Jones from 2007 as well as Gabrielle's parents.>> More

Race For Education Horses Are Top of The Class at Ellis Park

Saturday, August 01, 2009

Luck was with horses nominated to The Race For Education today at Ellis Park with three winners.  Hurricane Gussie won for Jim Rankin and Niknar Farm, Forest Lord won for Oxbow Racing and Zigawatt won for Jack Smith III. 
 
Colonel John also made his comeback today winning the Wicker for The Race For Education.

Thanks to of the horses' generous owners for their support.>> More

David Bloom and the "Taste" family continue their support for RFE

Thursday, July 16, 2009

I.B. Outta Here won a MSW at Hollywood Park Saturday for The Race For Education and owner David Bloom. "Shortly after my becoming involved in horse ownership, I became acutely aware and appreciated that any success I might have in substantial part would be as a result of the daily care given to my horses by the hotwalkers, grooms, exercise riders and other professionals, The Race For Education gives these people, to whom I owe so much, the ability to help their children fulfill many of the dreams they have for them," states Mr. Bloom. >> More

RFE Announces T-shirt Design Contest for Annual 5K/10K

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Enter a design for a chance to win a $500 scholarship from The Race For Education! >> More

Great Weekend for The Race For Education

Monday, June 29, 2009

All across the country horses were racing for education this weekend.   Beginning with Friday and night racing at Churchill Downs, KARAMA won a allowance race for Mahlai Al Basti Racing Stable, managed by Tony Lacy, this bring his record to 2 -1- 0 in 3 starts.  
West Point Thoroughbreds' gelding AWESOME GEM won at Hollywood Park. 
Edition Farm's homebred, VIVI'S BOOK won an allowance race at Belmont.  EUPHONY, Pin Oak Stables' filly travelled to Prairie Meadows to take the Iowa Distaff.  Finally, Zayat Stables' Z FORTUNE ran third in the Fratello Ed. Stakes at Belmont. Thank you to all of the owners for nominating their horses to The Race For Education.>> More

Winner's Circle Scholarships Announced

Tuesday, June 16, 2009