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RTCA Establishes 40th Anniversary Society

The Race Track Chaplaincy of America will recognize a new category of supporters in 2012 by establishing the 40th Anniversary Society.

 Thursday, January 26, 2012
RTCA to Honor Orantes

RTCA to Honor Orantes

Daniel Orantes, a groom at Churchill Downs, is the 2010 recipient of the Race Track Chaplaincy of America's White Horse Award.

 Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Jocks vs. Horsemen in Charity Basketball Game

In an effort to raise money for The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund and the Race Track Chaplaincy of New York, the groups have organized a basketball game between members of the Saratoga jockey colony and New York horsemen.

 Tuesday, July 27, 2010

IEAH Sponsors May 2 Legends Dinner

IEAH Stables, the owners of Kentucky Derby contenders Big Brown and Court Vision, will celebrate their trip to Louisville by sponsoring the Jockey Legends Dinner at the Executive West Hotel on Derby eve. The event is expected to replace the Mint Jubilee Gala on the social itineraries of retired jockeys and those riding in this year's Derby.

 Friday, April 18, 2008

Race Track Chaplaincy Moving to Georgetown, Ky.

Race Track Chaplaincy of America presented a $10,000 check to Georgetown, hoping to buy part of the former Bradshaw horse farm for use as its national headquarters.

 Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Borel, Albarado To Battle Other Riders In Cajun Jockey Challenge

Borel, Albarado To Battle Other Riders In Cajun Jockey Challenge

Calvin Borel and Robby Albarado, the winning jockeys in this year's first two legs of the Triple Crown, are set to renew their rivalry in the inaugural Cajun Jockey Challenge at Evangeline Downs Racetrack July 13.

 Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Former Jockey Day Returns from Korea, Visit with Commendable

Former jockey Pat Day took a recent trip to three Korean tracks in behalf of the Race Track Chaplaincy of America and solidified his status as one of horse racing's best known ambassadors.

 Friday, June 08, 2007

Bay Meadows Crab Feed to Benefit Race Track Chaplaincy

The third annual "Hallelujah Crab Feed" to benefit the Northern California Race Track Chaplaincy is March 10 at the Bay Meadows clubhouse.

 Sunday, March 04, 2007

TTA Auction Raises Nearly $28,000

A live and silent auction raised $27,690 during the Texas Thoroughbred Association's annual conference and awards banquet, which was held July 21-22 at the Horseshoe Bay Resort Marriott. The money will benefit the Race Track Chaplaincy of America, the Texas Thoroughbred Educational Fund, and the Texas Thoroughbred Association General Fund.

 Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Jockeys at Meadowlands Raise $25,168

Riders from Louisiana joined with local jockeys to raise $25,168 for hurricane victims on Thursday night at the Meadowlands.

 Friday, November 11, 2005

RTCA Announces First White Horse Nominees, New Locations

The Race Track Chaplaincy of America (RTCA) announced its first nominees for the 2004 White Horse Award, which strives to honor unsung heroes at North American racetracks.

 Wednesday, April 28, 2004

Leigh Gray Wins First 'White Horse Award'

Former Southern California exercise rider Leigh Gray was honored Thursday by the Race Track Chaplaincy of America with the organization's first "White Horse Award," given to a backstretch employee who puts their own life at risk in order to help a horse or human in danger.

 Thursday, October 23, 2003

Five Nominated for White Horse Award

Five horse racing heroes have been selected as finalists for the Race Track Chaplaincy of America's first annual White Horse Award, will be presented Oct. 23. The winner will be announced at the White Horse Heroes Luncheon at the track's Seabiscuit Court.

 Thursday, October 16, 2003