ELKTON, Md. – For the third consecutive year, tracks and racing venues will participate in a
Kentucky Derby Day Silent Auction to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund (PDJF) on
Saturday, May 6.
Proceeds from the collaborative effort by the Thoroughbred Racing Associations (TRA), PDJF,
JockeyTalk360, and the Jockeys’ Guild will provide aid for permanently disabled jockeys’ health
care and living expenses.
Each track will hold a silent auction with three beautifully framed photos, including Arrogate
winning the 2016 Breeders’ Cup Classic (autographed by jockey Mike Smith), “3 for the Ages” of
Triple Crown winners Secretariat, Seattle Slew and Affirmed (signed by jockeys Ron Turcotte, Jean
Cruget, and Steve Cauthen), and Secretariat “Flying” to victory in the 1973 Kentucky Derby (signed
by jockey Ron Turcotte). Fans who contribute to PDJF during the auction will be offered a racing
souvenir such as a gold-plated replica Secretariat horse shoe, classic photos from the Tony Leonard
Collection, or Kentucky Derby lapel pins.
“The Derby Day Silent Auction continues to build momentum in its third year as an important
fundraiser for the PDJF,” said PDJF President Nancy Lasala. “It gives horse racing fans an
opportunity to collect priceless memorabilia while supporting a worthwhile cause. We would like to
thank the Tony Leonard Collection, Reed Palmer Photography, Skip Dickstein, Penny Chenery,
Secretariat.com, Mike Smith, Ron Turcotte, Jean Cruget, Steve Cauthen and all the tracks. Without
their generous support, this would not be possible.”
Auctions will be held at the following locations: Arlington Park, Belmont Park, Churchill Downs,
Ellis Park, Finger Lakes, Golden Gate Fields, Gulfstream Park, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town
Races, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race
Course, Keeneland, Kentucky Downs, Laurel Park, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, Louisiana Downs,
Parx Racing, Prairie Meadows, Remington Park, Sam Houston Race Park, Santa Anita Park, Tampa Bay
Downs, Turfway Park, Wyoming Horse Racing, and Zia Park.
Those who wish to contribute to the fundraising effort for disabled jockeys may do so by sending
checks payable to: PDJF, P.O. Box 803, Elmhurst, IL 60126 or visit www.pdjf.org. PDJF is a
501(c)(3) public charity providing financial assistance to 60 former jockeys who have suffered
catastrophic on-track injuries. Since its founding in 2006, the fund has disbursed approximately $8
million to permanently disabled jockeys, most of whom have sustained paralysis or brain injuries.
Through the years, the TRA has played a leading role in the establishment of many programs
beneficial to the member associations conducting racing at 40 racetracks in the United States and
Canada. Visit www.tra-online.com for more information about the TRA.