A recent article in the Paulick Report, “No Aftercare Crisis Looming In Arizona Or California, But Experts Say Now’s The Time To Plan,” brings to the fore concerns regarding potential strains on aftercare networks amidst the potential discontinuation of racing at Golden Gate Fields and Turf Paradise. While experts establish there is no immediate crisis Read More
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Graded Stakes Winner Red King Set for Thoroughbred Makeover This Week
Caption: Red King #390 Just After Thoroughbred Makeover Inspection – Ready to compete! By Jay Privman Almost exactly one year after making the last of 43 starts that included victories in the Grade 2 Del Mar Handicap and historic Grade 3 San Juan Capistrano Handicap at Santa Anita, the now 9-year-old gelding Red King Read More
Breeders’ Cup 40 Days of Giving
Exciting News! CARMA has been chosen as a featured non-profit for Breeders’ Cup 40 Days of Giving in celebration of the 40th Running of the Breeders’ Cup. We’re thrilled to be spotlighted on three occasions: Day 1 (September 21) Day 13 (October 3rd) And Day 26 (October 16) Generous donations made on these dates will Read More
CARMA’s 4th Annual CARMAthon Raises Over $145,000 for Thoroughbred Aftercare
Photo: CARMAgrad Verragio Cheering on #teamCARMA during CARMAthon DEL MAR, Calif., Aug. 28, 2023 – Building upon the momentum of the past three years, CARMA’s annual summer fundraiser CARMAthon, continued its tradition of support for Thoroughbred aftercare. The non-profit raised over $145,000, with donations still coming in, to support its vital programs, including grant funding Read More
Sandia Creek Turns Racehorses into Show Horses
By Jay Privman In hills above Fallbrook, Calif., about 40 miles northeast of Del Mar racetrack, several horses who once competed with distinction at Del Mar are in the process of being turned into pleasure horses through Sandia Creek Ranch Auxiliary Foundation, which has partnered with CARMA for nearly a decade. Red King, who Read More
Seriously, Gab Power Loves His New Job
By Jay Privman In his seven years on the racetrack, Gab Power liked structure. From 2010 to 2016, he raced 56 times, winning eight, earning $371,893 along with the admiration of everyone who came into contact with him. He was the prototypical hard-knocking racehorse, competing almost exclusively in claiming and allowance races. Only three of Read More