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Aftercare Day celebrates retired Thoroughbreds, and New York’s commitment to care for them

On July 24, 2011, a horse named Down Broadway made his racing debut at Belmont Park. A New York-bred that sold for $90,000, the 2-year-old was trained by Rick Schosberg, and he finished third by a length and a half. Over the next 19 months, Down Broadway raced 10 times, his best finish a runner-up…

August 19, 2024 in Thoroughbred aftercare, Thoroughbred retirement.

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