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Fasig-Tipton 5K Race Scheduled for Aug. 7

Registration for the Fasig-Tipton 5K race (3.1 miles) and one-mile "fun run," which will be held Aug. 7 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., is live online at the sale company's web site: www.fasigtipton.com.

 Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Golf Tournament to Benefit BEST

The Horsemen's Golf Tournament, to benefit the New York Racing Association's Backstretch Employee Service Team, will be held Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Wheatley Hills Golf Club in Williston Park, Long Island, New York.

 Thursday, September 24, 2009

NY Bill Gives Group More Money From Purses

A New York horsemen's group will continue to get additional purse money to fund its operations, including health benefits for backstretch workers at New York Racing Association tracks, under final passage of legislation July 16 by the state Senate.

 Thursday, July 16, 2009
B.E.S.T. to Run Saratoga Dental Clinic

B.E.S.T. to Run Saratoga Dental Clinic

The Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust has given the New York-based Backstretch Employee Service Team (B.E.S.T) a $40,000 grant that will make it possible for backstretch workers to have on-site dental services at Saratoga Race Course in 2008, it was announced March 1.

 Saturday, March 01, 2008

Fund Established to Aid Injured Jockey Lakeman

The Backstretch Employee Service Team (B.E.S.T.) has established the Andrew Lakeman Assistance Fund to benefit the jockey who was seriously injured in a May 25 race at Belmont Park.

 Wednesday, June 13, 2007