Celebration of Thoroughbred’s second career: “The Complete Circle” Award and the “Trainer’s Pledge” Award proudly hosted by Saratoga Race Course and presented by Racing to the Ring
Saturday, August 14, 2010 - Loraine Roe of Racing to the Ring has partnered up with Saratoga Race Course (NYRA) for two special presentations on August 18, 2010. The Complete Circle Award is being offered to a 19 years old Thoroughbred, Lightnin’ Cat, the son of notorious, Storm Cat. He was bred by Overbrook Farm, Roger Young. The award will be accepted by his current owner Moira Roberts.  Lightnin’ Cat has been in this very Winners Circle after winning a race on August 4, 1994. Lightnin’ Cat, bred to be a Triple Crown contender will not go unrecognized for his accomplishments.  He has survived from a serious knee fracture that could have easily ended his life to becoming a very successful show horse.  Lightnin’ Cat has been owned are care for by Moira Robert for the past 15 years, they are currently still showing and hunter pacing.
The Trainer’s Pledge Award will be presented to Phil Serpe. This award was created to honor his unrelenting standards. His priorities start with the horse’s best interest.  Mr. Serpe has secured homes for over 100 horses in his 25 years of professional training.  He only turns his horses over to knowledgeable horsemen, which insures the horses receive the proper care and training to enable their second career. Mr. Serpe also receives great satisfaction when he follows up on the horse’s success.  Racing to the Ring has hopes that all trainers follow his “Trainer’s Pledge,” the horse’s best interest comes first.
On August 18th 2010, come to Saratoga Race Course and join Racing to the Ring to show your support and appreciation of Thoroughbred’s heart and athleticism!
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For Immediate Release:
Renee Romeo for Racing to the Ring and Showboat Stables L.L.C., Marketing/Media Contact
ontrackrromeo@aol.com                         
10:00am EST
March 22, 2010

Racing to the Ring is proud to present the Inaugural High Achievement Championship Award to “Current Man” a 16 year old, bay TB gelding who is owned and shown by Cathy Bailey, D.V.M of Morriston, Fl. 
Over the years “Current Man” show name “Rapid Fire” has won 33 Grand Championships, 19 Reserve Championships and 11 Year End awards. He placed first in 97 classes. His racing career ended with a bowed tendon injury and through rehabilitation and hard work Cathy gave him a new life and created a true Champion.
This presentation will take place on Sunday April 25th, 2010 in the Winners Circle at Tampa Bay Downs Racetrack in Oldsmar, Fl. Presenting the award will be Loraine Roe who founded Racing to the Ring in 2009. This program was designed to make it fashionable to own and show Thoroughbreds and to bring recognition to them for their second careers.
To be considered for this award, riders need to submit an essay describing how they took their Thoroughbred off the track and turned him into a successful show horse. The essay, show record and photos should be sent to Loraine Roe at ontracklr@aol.com
This will become an annual award at Tampa Bay Downs, and in the future at Racetracks throughout the country.
For more information and to read the complete story of Current Man visit www.RacingtotheRing.com