The majority of Thoroughbred registration applications were recently mailed to the breeders fo 2009 live foals. The Jockey Club is reminding owners and breeders that they can contribute to the post-racing care of Thoroughbreds through a voluntary checkoff program that benefits Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) and the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF).

The Jockey Club is providing $200,000 in funding to the charities to supplement the monies raised through the checkoff program in 2009.

Owners and breeders can participate in the retirement checkoff program when completing the Application for Foal Registration either through Interactive Registration registry.jockeyclub.com or in hardcopy form.

TCA raises funds and distributes grants to a variety of non-profit organizations designed to improve conditions for horses and people in the Thoroughbred industry. Funds from The Jockey Club’s checkoff program are directed specifically to TCA’s Thoroughbred re-training and adoption initiatives