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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
14 Seek Derby Spot in Kempton Race

14 Seek Derby Spot in Kempton Race

A maximum field of 14 has been entered for the inaugural running of the Kentucky Derby Challenge Stakes at England's Kempton Park racecourse on Wednesday March 18. The race offers an automatic berth in this year's May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) for the winner of the Challenge Stakes.

 Monday, March 16, 2009

Law Firm to Support NY Backstretch Team

For the second consecutive year, Bollam, Sheedy, Torani & Co. will underwrite the Thanksgiving holiday dinner that will be served to backstretch workers by the Backstretch Employee Service Team.

 Thursday, November 20, 2008
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