After the Races

We are looking for Players for our Poker for Ponies Charity Tournament on May 1st! Would love to see some Resolute Fans at the Tables! It’s now a min donation of $1,000 to play and I will match each fan donation we get! You will also be entered to win tickets to Belmont Festival with the Resolute Team. Also each player also receives some pretty cool and exclusive merch… 👀 Let’s do this. Together we can raise money for over 50 Thoroughbred Aftercare charities! Help us get the word out there! All donations are tax deductible. form.jotform.com/250494154040045

It's been a busy Fall and we're excited to share ATR is at full capacity again thanks to the incredible dedication of volunteers and staff working together to make it happen. Read on to learn more ! wix.to/g19Uy6V

Check out our recent blog post. Overdue update on the gala and preparing for the next big event: The Maryland 5 Star! wix.to/xa5JxQK #newblogpost

From Bonnie McRae, "Thank you @jstewartrr for your vision and initiative to benefit aftercare in the midst of all the excitement around the Kentucky Derby. These donations will have an impact on all organizations who participated and come at a very special time for ATR. And special thank you to @GavinOConnor92, representing Resolute Racing, for playing so hard for ATR. The tournament was thrilling to watch and I was cheering you on the whole way!" We were honored to be chosen as one of the beneficiaries of the event, and so excited to share the win with The RRP! wix.to/VHV53g7

🤝 A pair of winners, @Aftertheraces and the @RRP_TBMakeover, opted to split the winnings of the @rresoluteracing's Poker For Ponies Tournament held in the lead up to the GI Kentucky Derby earlier this month. thoroughbreddailynews.com/after-the-race…

Alongside our friends at @aftertheraces, we're grateful to have been named a beneficiary of @rresoluteracing's Poker For Ponies tournament that took place during Kentucky Derby week! Big thanks to @jstewartrr for this creative fundraiser! Read more: bit.ly/4bl1JIJ

@HI_mag @ASPCA Thank you so much! So happy to report Brandon was adopted!

Your week just got better — a new episode of Barn Banter is here 🎙 Tune in as we chat with Sarah Louise Lilley, a clinical EFT practitioner. Plus, meet @ASPCA #RightHorse of the Month, Brandon from @AfterTheRaces. Listen now ➡ bit.ly/3USuRRZ

@rresoluteracing @jstewartrr Love the angle on this one! The ears!

Sunday strolls through the pasture looking like🥰: (WOOTEN BASSETT X HAPPEN)

Wow! 2k raised in 24 hours! TWO DAYS and $7000 remaining. These funds WILL be used to purchase a permanent home for After the Races, which is being displaced after the sale of its farm of 7 years, but each dollar must be matched or forfeited. Donate Now! wix.to/lyry7Xp

@rresoluteracing @jstewartrr Beautiful. Third from the right?

Oh to be a yearling filly living their best life at Resolute👑😍 Do you see a favorite in this gorgeous group of gals?? Comment below & we will tell you the breeding!!⬇️

8 DAYS LEFT to match up to $18,000. It is LOST if not matched! ASPCA will match donations thru May 24. ASPCA matching up to $60k but what is not raised will not be matched! About $18,000 to go! Read more here: wix.to/5p4NS2D Donate: aftertheraces.org/donate/

It was so much fun watching Gavin O'Connor battle it out to make it so far in the poker tournament. Big THANK YOU to John Stewart and Resolute Racing for organizing the event and for including ATR and other organizations. We had so much fun watching as well!

1st annual @rresoluteracing Poker for ponies results. All other aftercare’s will receive $5000. Thanks to all our donors and players. #aftercare @ChurchillDowns @KentuckyDerby @theTDN @bloodhorse.

8 year old Patty's Boy (Reflect Times - Run Patty Run, by Aisle) is one super chunk, and hunk, of a gelding. Patty's Boy came to us with a bowed tendon in need of rehabilitation and he cruised through all his mile markers for recovery. He was cleared for turnout a month ago and I'd say the ATR pasture (and nutrition program) suit him just fine. This cool guy is available for adoption via our website!

Social Helen and barn pup Ygritte working together to say THANK YOU to our recent wish list donors. These all came from our Amazon wish list. Only one gift receipt was found (thank you, Kate F.!). If anyone else sent some of these items, let us know so we can thank you too! Looks like ATR is set for baths for a while! For more information on our wish list you can visit the website: aftertheraces.org/wishlist/

@jstewartrr Coming from someone who started in racing with Juddmonte Farms and now works in aftercare rehabilitating horses, most of which come from less glamorous racing careers, I hope you can be the source for positive change you aspire to. Wishing you all the success with your program.

Part 1: A United Endeavor to Enhance Horse Racing in America My decision to actively engage in the world of Thoroughbred breeding and racing stemmed from a desire to play a more significant role in a sport that I admire and love. Horse racing has captivated audiences for centuries in America, but recent events and negative publicity have cast a shadow over the industry. It is imperative for us to redirect our focus towards positive endeavors and unite as a collective to bring about necessary improvements. Some may argue that my relatively short tenure in the sport and substantial financial investments do not entitle me to a seat at the table. I understand and respect this perspective, recognizing that those with more experience are more deserving of an opinion. While it's true that I have only been actively involved for a few months, my love and admiration for the sport have spanned years. I hope that my unwavering passion for the animals and the remarkable individuals who have dedicated themselves to the sport for generations shines through in everything I say and do concerning horse racing in America. Those who know me are aware of the intensity with which I approach any endeavor I undertake. I wholeheartedly dedicate myself to every pursuit, leaving no room for anything less than 100% effort. This mindset has contributed to my success in the business world, where I began as an hourly employee on the night shift for Toyota, earning a mere $10.77 per hour. Fast forward 35 years, and I now proudly serve as the founder, majority owner, and Managing Partner of a private equity firm managing approximately $4 billion in Assets Under Management. My business experience has endowed me with invaluable insights. You may wonder how all of this relates to the horse industry. In truth, the connection may not be obvious, except for the fact that I transitioned from the corporate manufacturing world to a highly competitive and challenging financial realm without holding a degree in finance, yet have achieved some measure of success. When I made the leap from manufacturing to private equity, I endeavored to immerse myself in learning about the industry before assuming a leadership role. One strategy that significantly contributed to my success was challenging the prevailing way of thinking. I firmly believe that adhering to a uniform mindset yields predictable outcomes. When change is necessary, it requires fresh perspectives and thinking outside the established norms. Long-standing employees in a company or industry often struggle to identify the necessary adjustments for a business to excel, as they become entrenched in their perspectives. The saying "you can't see the forest for the trees" illustrates the difficulty of perceiving the big picture when one is too close to a problem. Imagine yourself trapped in a maze, desperately seeking an exit. It proves challenging for nearly anyone. However, armed with an aerial view of the maze, anyone can navigate through it efficiently. This analogy applies to my aspirations for the Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry. I hope that my words inspire others to pause and reflect, and that I can contribute as one participant in steering the industry toward a brighter future. By working together to address the challenges we face and keeping our responsibility to these magnificent animals at the forefront of our actions, we can achieve remarkable things. With that said, I have some observations to share as a "inexperienced newcomer" to the industry. I hope these observations challenge individuals to think differently and encourage collective action, rather than assigning blame. Imagine the incredible accomplishments we could achieve if we channeled all our energy and resources in a unified direction. Continued…. @TheJockeyClub @BreedersCup @keeneland @FasigTiptonCo @TheNYRA @KYTbred @KyHBPA @KYbreds @kentuckyder @theTDN @BloodHorse

@jstewartrr Thank you for fighting so hard for ATR, Gavin!! What suspense!