Horse racing cartoonist A.E. SABO (aka Ann Sabo) and OFF THE PACE were named industry partners along with Fasig-Tipton, Horse Racing Radio Network, Paulick Report and Starquine.com at this year’s JOCKEYS AND JEANS fundraiser for the PDJF. GULFSTREAM PARK hosted the gala in its elegant Sport of Kings Theater. 14 Hall of Fame riders gathered with other distinguished racing guests to mingle with attendees that included Academy award winning actor Robert Duvall. Over $200k in funds were raised in a single afternoon to help aid jockeys that have sustained catastrophic on-track injures.
Back row: JNJ President Barry Pearl, jockey Johnny Velazquez, actor Robert Duvall Front row: Gary Donahue, Michael Straight, Roger Blanco, M Martinez, Ann Von Rosen
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Below: Official 2016 event poster featuring 14 Hall of Fame and guest riders with Gulfstream Park racecourse as a cartoon backdrop. Artwork by A.E. Sabo
