The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation at James River partnered with Colonial Downs to celebrate retired racehorses through the first-ever “Mr. TRF” Second Chances Stakes June 29, 2013 on Ladies Night. After thousands of fan votes online, three horses from TRF at James River traveled to Colonial Downs for final voting with Multiple Choice hoofing-it into the Winner’s Circle as Barn 4’s “Mr. TRF” Second Chances Stakes Winner. In addition to the “Mr. TRF” competition, TRF took in enough donations online and at the track to care for one horse in the herd for a full year, which on average is $2,500.
Pictured from left to right: Dr. Tom Newton; Robin Richards, Virginia breeder and national president of the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association; Nancy Philpy; Deirdre Feeney; Chelsey Keiser, jockey who placed the wreath in honor of all racehorses; Robin Williams, former national president of TRF and founder of James River Chapter; Jennifer Ernst; Anne Tucker, president of James River chapter; Jeanna Bouzek, representing Colonial Downs; Ari Brothers; and Stephanie Nixon.
Photo courtesy of Coady Photography.
