“Purses for a Purpose” To Host Handicapping Event at LTS That Will Benefit Backside Learning Center

CALLING ALL THOROUGHBRED OWNERS & TRAINERS

to come enjoy the magic of the pre-Derby season at Louisville Thoroughbred Society (209 E Main St #200) on April 14^th with the Backside Learning Center.

**FREE WITH $20 SUGGESTED DONATION**

• The BLC will present a new initiative, Purses for a Purpose, allowing owners to invest in those workers who ensure the success of the horse racing industry.
• The event is featuring a 2022 Derby handicapping seminar featuring a panel of the industry’s top experts.

• This is all tied together with complimentary drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a bourbon raffle!

EVENT SPONSORED BY

  

EVENT SCHEDULE

4:45-5:15	Settling in/Registration (food and drinks)
5:20-5:25	Welcome, by Rocket Ship Racing, LLC owner Brook Smith
5:25-5:30	Words from special guest Jim McIngvale “Mattress Mack”
5:30-5:45	What is Purses for a Purpose?
5:45-5:55	Transition to Derby Handicapping Seminar
6:00-6:50	Handicapping Seminar
6:50-7:00	Raffle and Thank you

WHAT IS PURSES FOR A PURPOSE?

Purses for a Purpose is an initiative providing horse owners a way to give back to those who are the backbone of the horseracing industry. This support is a direct investment in an industry that is central to the identity, culture, and economy of our state. We all benefit from a workforce that is healthy, educated, and feels supported and valued for the important role they play.

The BLC is honored to work with the 1,000+ strong, resilient backside workers who are behind the scenes grooming, hotwalking, exercise riding, caring for, feeding, and training the horses at Churchill Downs, Trackside Training Center, and beyond—on and off season.

By donating a customizable portion of your horse’s winnings, the money goes straight to programming at Backside Learning Center, empowering the lives of backside workers and their families by offering educational opportunities for adults and youth, community resources and more.