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We offer several programs that allow you to contribute to equine research in your own unique way and double the impact of your contribution.

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation hosts a number of fund-raising events throughout the year. All of the proceeds from these events directly benefit our research efforts.
Research Grants
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation has no alliance with any one university, so the Foundation is free to fund the best research regardless of where it takes place. Since 1940, the Foundation has funded more than 437 specific research projects at the 48 universities listed on our Where the Dollars Go page.

The research today is helping recruit and train the researchers for tomorrow, giving extra impact from the Foundation's funding. Aside from such staff assistance, however, the Foundation does not pay the Principal Investigator's salary or other overhead, therefore directing the dollars right on the target of research.
Who We Are
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation is a leading, non-profit charitable organization that any horse lover can join.

We exist to help all horses by funding excellent and significant veterinary research at universities throughout North America and beyond and are committed to the advancement of horses of all breeds.

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In The News

Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Grayson Grass Challenge Returns to Horseshoe Indianapolis
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and Horseshoe Indianapolis announced today that they will be partnering for the third consecutive year for the “Grayson Grass Challenge” to raise money for the foundation. The Grayson Grass Challenge is a five-week handicapping contest starting Tuesday, August 2, whereby participants in the challenge submit selections on two specified races held each week at Horseshoe Indianapolis through Thursday, September 1. Each contestant will be given a $500 bankroll provided by Horseshoe Indianapolis from which participants can wager $50 per race. At the end of the five weeks, all remaining bankrolls plus winnings from the contestants will go to Grayson. “The Grayson Grass Challenge has been a highlight for Horseshoe Indianapolis over the last two years by attracting enthusiasm for our races while drawing attention to an important cause,” said Eric Halstrom, vice president and general manager of Racing for Horseshoe Indianapolis. “We are honored to sponsor this contest again and raise money for research that helps all horses.” “The Grayson Grass Challenge has proved to be a popular and entertaining competition since its inception two years ago and has raised more than $9,000 for Grayson,” said Jamie Haydon, president of Grayson. “The Grayson Grass Challenge would not be possible without the continued support of Horseshoe Indianapolis and their commitment to equine health and wellness.” The field for the Grayson Grass Challenge will consist of the following handicappers: Brian Arrigoni, paddock analyst, Horseshoe Indianapolis (@MrBAnalyst); Ed DeRosa, vice president, Content & Product Development, Horse Racing Nation (@EJXD2); Scott Ehlers, handicapper, Daily Racing Form; Nick Luck, international racing broadcaster and previous Grayson Grass Challenge champion (@nickluck); Rachel McLaughlin, racing analyst and production manager, Horseshoe Indianapolis (@RacingRachelM); Ellis Starr, national racing analyst for Equibase (@Ubercapper); and Daniel Tordjman, manager, Partnerships & Sponsorships, America’s Best Racing (@DanonymousMan). Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation is traditionally the nation's leading source of private funding for equine medical research that benefits all breeds of horses. Since 1983, the foundation has provided more than $32.1 million to fund 412 projects at 45 universities in North America and overseas. Additional information about the foundation is available at grayson-jockeyclub.org.
Contact: Jamie Haydon (859) 224-2750