There will be a special autograph signing for the first ever jockey “beefcake” calendar on Belmont Stakes Day, June 11 at Belmont Park.
The 2012 Thoroughbred Racing Jockeys calendar, produced by Black Liner Productions and published by Browntrout, sells for $13.99.
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will donate all proceeds from sales at the special Belmont Park signing to the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF).
The calendar features shots of 12 of the top thoroughbred jockeys in the country - Calvin Borel, Shaun Bridgmohan, Javier Castellano, Kent Desormeaux, Ramon Dominguez, Garrett Gomez, Channing Hill, Julien Leparoux, Edgar Prado, Mike E. Smith, Terry Thompson, and John Velazquez.
A number of the featured jockeys will be at Belmont Park for the signing, which starts at 10:00 a.m. in the Belmont Backyard under the big 40' x 40' festival tent. Fans are encouraged to come early to get their place in line.
Photography for the calendar was shot by Barbara D. Livingston, a two-time Eclipse Award Winner.
For more information, please contact Christine Sabia at asgoodasitgets1988@yahoo.com.
About the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund
The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) was incorporated in the spring of 2006. It was a collaborative effort of many leaders in the horse racing industry, including race tracks, jockeys, horsemen, and many others who had a vision of a program that would bring much-needed financial assistance to a group of athletes who have given so much to the sport of horse racing. The PDJF is governed by an independent board comprised of stakeholders from a broad cross-section of the horse racing industry. The PDJF is committed to working with both industry and medical research groups to improve the safety of both the human and equine athlete as well as medical research projects dedicated to reducing catastrophic injuries. More information is available online at http://www.pdjf.org.
About The New York Racing Association, Inc.
Founded in 1955, and franchised to run thoroughbred racing at New York’s three major tracks through 2033, NYRA boasts a lineage that actually stretches back almost 150 years. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of the state’s thoroughbred business which contributes more than $2 billion annually to New York State’s urban, suburban and rural economy. In 2010, more than 1.6 million people attended the live races at NYRA tracks. Factoring in nationwide off-track wagering, the average daily betting handle on NYRA races totals more than $8.7 million. NYRA has a vast network of websites, including www.nyra.com, www.belmontstakes.com, and www.nyragroupsales.com. You can also follow NYRA on social media platforms Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, and YouTube.