The Backside Learning Center (BLC) , an independent non-profit organization providing support and resources for the diverse community of racetrack workers and their families at Churchill Downs and Kentucky racetracks--is pleased to announce their biggest, annual fundraiser, "Benefit for the Backside: A Day at the Races", returning Friday, November 21 at noon in the exclusive First Turn Club at Churchill Downs.
Can't attend the event? No worries. The public can participate from the comfort of their home online enabling bidders to purchase Derby & Oaks 152 raffle tickets and bid on incredible silent auction items, open now! Information and specifics can be found on our event website: benefitforthebackside.com. Silent auction and raffles end at 3:45pm EDT on the 21st and include many rare and one-of-a-kind items and experiences:
- All-inclusive Kentucky Derby 152 and Kentucky Oaks box for six
- Pickleball Lessons with Top 25 Player in the World, Alex Crum
- A weekend at the historic Parker's Landing in bourbon country
For those who attend in person, they will be treated to an exciting day at the races with a front row view of the racing action from the storied clubhouse turn at Churchill Downs, while celebrating and supporting the many backstretch workers and their families who make the show go on.
For those attending the event, the live auction features one-of-a-kind items and experiences including:
- Premium weekend for 4 at Del Mar Racetrack, hotel included
- Morning on the backside and breakfast at Wagner's with Derby 151 Winning Trainer Bill Mott
- 3-Day Cozy Cabin Getaway an hour outside of NYC
- Morning on the backside during Derby week 152 with Derby and Oaks-winning Jockey Brian Hernandez and FanDuel Analyst Caton Bredar
- A week at an ocean-front private villa on the South Florida coast
Sponsors for this year's Benefit include: Rocket Ship Racing, LLC, Rigney Racing and FanDuel.
"This event is a great opportunity to support those who play such a vital role in our community, not to mention the success of the horseracing industry," said Executive Director Sherry Stanley. "The Backside is such a vibrant and diverse community right in the heart of the city that most people don't even know exists. We serve the hundreds of workers and their children who are members of our community and who will be our next generation of leaders."
To join in on the fun, while supporting the backbone of the horseracing industry, visit: benefitforthebackside.com.
