16th Annual New Vocations Breeders’ Cup Pledge Surpasses $100,000 for Thoroughbred Aftercare

Lexington, Ky. – November 4, 2025 – New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program announced today that its 16th Annual Breeders’ Cup Pledge is set to raise more than $100,000 in support of crucial Thoroughbred aftercare initiatives.

This year’s results were boosted by two Future Stars Friday winners connected to pledge participants: Ted Noffey, representing Spendthrift Farm and Todd Pletcher, and Gstaad (GB), representing Coolmore and Partners. Multiple pledged horses also placed throughout the Thoroughbred World Championships, including Brussels (IRE), Percy’s Bar, Ground Support, Citizen Bull, Chancer McPatrick, The Lion in Winter (IRE), Sierra Leone, Fierceness, Nitrogen, and Imagination, further fueling contributions.

Additional pledges continue to arrive as final donations are confirmed. Since its inception, the Breeders’ Cup Pledge has generated more than $1 million, with 100% of proceeds directly supporting New Vocations’ rehabilitation, retraining, and rehoming programs serving more than 600 racehorses annually.

“New Vocations always excels in fulfilling their mission with our horses in need of aftercare, and it’s a privilege to support them.” Eric Gustavson, Owner, Spendthrift Farm.

This year’s participating connections include Bob and Jill Baffert, Cheyenne Stables, LLC, Coolmore and Partners, CUYATHY, LLC, D.J. Stable, LLC, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Elements Racing, LLC, Flanagan Racing, Hat Creek Racing, KatieRich Stables, LLC, Robert V. LaPenta, Robert Masterson, Graham Motion, NBS Stable, Repole Stable, SF Racing, Spendthrift Farm, Starlight Racing, Stonestreet Stables, Todd Pletcher, Tom and Katie Ryan, Waves Edge Capital, LLC, White Birch Farm, Inc., and WinStar Farm.

“We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming response from owners and trainers who joined the Pledge this year,” said Anna Ford, Thoroughbred Program Director for New Vocations. “With 44 participating horses, this campaign raises awareness and much-needed funds to continue our mission and grow our aftercare efforts.”

For more information about the Breeders’ Cup Pledge, visit www.newvocations.org or contact Anna@horseadoption.com.

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About New Vocations: Founded in 1992, New Vocations has grown into the largest racehorse adoption charity in the country. Its mission to rehabilitate, retrain and rehome retired racehorses has led to the placement of over 9,500 horses, with more than 600 retirees served by the program each year. With facilities in six states including Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania Florida and Louisiana, New Vocations serves over 70 racetracks, working directly with owners and trainers in need of equine aftercare options. www.newvocations.org