Amplify Horse Racing

📣Amplify Horse Racing has announced the launch of the Amplify Impact Campaign, a transformative initiative aimed at raising $1 million to engage youth across the nation with horse racing. This initiative will enhance educational programs, develop a mobile education unit, and create regional chapters, providing even more opportunities for youth to connect with the industry. Learn more about the work of Amplify Horse Racing and the campaign here https://lnkd.in/gpzKiSPs To support the national expansion of Amplify Horse Racing, please visit https://lnkd.in/gr3WgQVU 🏇🏻✨

Amplify Horse Racing will be hosting Thoroughbred Makeover participants and supporters on October 11 from 7-9:30 AM at Keeneland Racecourse for Coffee & Donuts with Amplify! This event is FREE and no RSVP is needed! Please park in the Green Lot and follow the signs to the grandstand meeting point! See you there!

Check out this wonderful TV segment about the programming Amplify Horse Racing conducted in Saratoga this summer! Amplify started these behind-the-scenes tours back in 2019 for students to learn about careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Now in its 5th year, The New York Racing Association partnered with Amplify on the program, calling it the NYRA LEG UP Program with Amplify Horse Racing. Amplify Executive Director Annise Montplaisir worked behind the scenes to develop the schedule, organize speakers, coordinate details with local youth groups, and guide around 60 participants on their tours. Thank you to all the volunteers who participated as speakers, including trainers, representatives from the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, industry journalists, and NYRA employees https://lnkd.in/gQBnr3MQ

🏇✨Fast Track Facts - @ClubHawthorne ✨🏇 📍 Location: Cicero, IL (just southwest of Chicago) 🏆 Established: 1891 🔄 Track Type: Thoroughbred & Harness Racing 🏅 Notable Events: Hawthorne Gold Cup & Hawthorne Derby 🔄 Track Length: 1-mile oval 🏛️ Historical Highlights: Early Days: Opened in 1891, Hawthorne hosted its first race on May 20, 1891. The 1920s: In this golden era, the track became a popular venue for high-stakes races and was a key part of the Chicago racing scene. The 1960s: Introduced night racing with a lighting system, making it a pioneer in evening events. 1970s Renovation: 🔥 Historic Fire: In 1978, a fire ravaged the grandstand and clubhouse. Remarkably, the track was rebuilt quickly and continued its rich history. No horses or patrons were harmed in the fire. Photos courtesy of Hawthorne Race Course Track Photographer - @fourfootedfotos

Fast Track Facts - Kentucky Downs Edition 🌱 📍Located in Franklin, Kentucky 🏇 Opened in 1990, Kentucky Downs is famous for being the only European-style turf course in the United States 🇺🇸 🌿 Exclusively features a lush turf surface for all races, creating a unique racing experience. 💰 Known for offering some of the highest purses in the country, thanks to its historical horse racing (HHR) operations. 🏇Kentucky Downs was originally a steeplechase track 🌀 Uniquely kidney-shaped, with the final furlong featuring an uphill stretch. 🎉 Famous for its fan-friendly atmosphere, Kentucky Downs combines rich tradition with modern excitement. 📸- Grace Clark-Sweet

Amplify wants to share YOUR Thoroughbred industry and equine adjacent jobs and internships! Visit our website to post your jobs and internships using the link below! https://lnkd.in/gnfNczRs **Please read our job board best practices before submitting**

🎙️NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎙️ Join us on the Amplify Horse Racing Podcast as we chat with 5* event rider Ashley Adams! 🌟 From galloping racehorses to conquering eventing courses, Ashley’s journey is a thrilling ride. Discover how her experience with Thoroughbreds shapes her training and passion for the sport. 🏇🏽✨ Listen here - https://lnkd.in/g3CreGxb Watch here - youtu.be/Ny9Nk7TTZDc

Check out our new podcast 🎙️

🏇🏻NEWSLETTER ALERT🏇🏻 ⬇️Amplify Horse Racing's August newsletter is available below! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gAsFuXKk In This Edition - NYRA & Amplify Host LEG UP Program in Saratoga 🎪 - On the Podcast: Trainer Jade Cunningham 🎙️ - Horse Racing Women's Summit Partners with Amplify✨ - New Blog Series: Learn About Racetrack Surfaces🌱 - Amplify Receives a TERF Grant🤝🏽

🏇💨 Did you know? During a race, Thoroughbreds breathe 10 times faster and inhale 30 times more air than at rest! Their powerful lungs and rapid breathing are crucial for getting the oxygen they need to maintain top speed and stamina.