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The NY Race Track Chaplaincy is the official outreach ministry in the NY horse racing industry 🐎 #RTCANYCares
As we wrap up week 2 of our summer enrichment programs, we're overflowing with gratitude for the amazing generosity of our supporters and partners! Your contributions enable us to provide fun and enriching experiences for the kids in the Belmont and Saratoga backstretch.…




🐎✨ We’re blessed to announce that the NY Race Track Chaplaincy has received a generous donation from the Chuck Simon Family Foundation! This support will empower our Grad Program, creating valuable equine and college opportunities for our backstretch community. A heartfelt…

Come join us at our Annual brunch or at our Basketball Charity Game🏆🎪⛹🏻♀️🏇
Host @JoebiancaWPT and guest host/birthday girl @SamanthaGPerry are joined by @NYRTCA executive director Rev. Humberto Chavez to talk the upcoming Saratoga brunch fundraiser, the ever-expanding programs of the Chaplaincy & their impact in the backstretch community. Full episode…
What a magical early evening with our Saratoga 🎪 Backstretch Community at the Marylou Whitney & John Hendrickson Pavilion! 🍧 Kona Ice, laughter, and endless smiles—especially from the little ones! 🥳 Huge thanks to the Backstretch Appreciation Program and the partnerships for…



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The 16th annual jockeys-versus-horsemen charity basketball game, which benefits the programs of the New York Race Track Chaplaincy, as well as the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, (PDJF) will be played on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025⤵️ nyra.com/saratoga/news/…
“…May this season be filled with delight and blessings for all” 🎪🏇🏆 #saratoga PRAYER ⬇️ conta.cc/40baVMf

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 Today, we celebrate the freedom and blessings we cherish. Let us remember the words of Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a…

Joining in prayer 🙏🏻 for the legendary Hall of Fame trainer, D. Wayne Lukas 🏇 family and friends. May we find comfort in God’s promise: 'The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.' - Psalm 34:18. Rest in peace, Coach 🏆🕊️ #Condolences

🎉 Happy Birthday to our dear friend and supporter of the backstretch community, Todd Pletcher! 🎂 May God bless you in this new year. 🙏🏻 #HappyBirthday #Gratitude @PletcherRacing

The Coach 🙏🏻
#WednesdayWisdom with the Coach! Did you know that Hall of Fame Trainer D. Wayne Lukas is a lover of poetry? When he's not tending to horses, the 86-year-old occasionally picks up a paper & pen to express his thoughts. He recites one of his original poems called "Out of Time:"
Join me in praying 🙏🏻 for D. Wayne Lukas health 🫶🏻
Legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas to step away from racing after being diagnosed with severe medical problems, family says. tinyurl.com/mr2v7wdk 📸 : Justin Manning / Eclipse Sportswire
What an exhilarating race! 🏆 A heartfelt congratulations to everyone associated with the winner of today’s thrilling 5th race at Aqueduct #BelmontatthebigA A special shoutout to our incredible partners @RainbowsEndLLC for their continuous support in honoring the hard work of…

Our team in Saratoga 🎪 is rolling out the red carpet for our backstretch community! 🏇✨ We’ve got plenty of welcome bags waiting just for you. Let the fun begin—welcome to Saratoga! 💖 #SaratogaSprings #Backstretch #HorseRacing

What a joy it was to be at today’s Day Care Graduation! 🎓 These kids are truly amazing, and we know they will accomplish great things in our community. God bless them all! 🙏❤️ #GraduationDay #FutureLeaders @bcca @Ericcancel85

🐎 Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads in the horse racing industry! Your dedication and passion inspires all those around you. May you enjoy this special day with your loved ones. God bless you 🙏🏻 “Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of…

🫶🏻What a year! Our Youth Mentoring Program wrapped up with a bang last night—curiosity, learning, and loads of fun happened this past year! 🎈 Huge shoutout to our amazing staff 🙌🏻and all the supporters 🫵🏻 who make it possible for the next generation to shine. Here’s to more…




Thanks to your generosity🙏🏻, we’re uniting our amazing breeding farms in the capital region! Huge shoutout to our incredible hosts, Joe & Anne McMahon of McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds, LLC 🐎 for an afternoon filled with laughter, delicious food, and fantastic fellowship!…

For over a decade, the NY Race Track Chaplaincy has offered a Summer Enrichment Program in Saratoga, Let's give children a summer they’ll never forget, away from the city and the track! TO HELP CLICK HERE ➡️ conta.cc/3FTtSMw 🏇❤️ #FamilyFirst #SummerEnrichment #Saratoga…
