Richard L. Duchossois will receive the Ellen & Herbert Moelis
Equine Savior Award for Philanthropy at Equine Advocates Tenth Annual Awards
Dinner & Charity Auction on Thursday, August 4th. This will
mark the Tenth Anniversary Celebration of the organization’s annual gala
in Saratoga.
Two time Emmy & Tony Award-winning actress, Bebe Newirth will present Mr.
Duchossois with his award. The gala will be co-chaired by Saratoga’s
own, Julie Bonacio and one of America’s
great stars, actress and horsewoman, Bo Derek (“10”) who will
present the Bo Derek Award of Merit to jockey Kent Desormeaux.
In the horse world, Dick
Duchossois is best known as the Chairman of Arlington Park where the very first
million dollar race, The Arlington Million, was run in 1981. However, he is
equally known for his outstanding achievements in business and for his support
of a wide range of worthy causes. Hall of Fame trainer, Ron McAnally, who
trained the late great John Henry to win the inaugural running of the Arlington
Million,” has this to say to his longtime friend on his award:
“It’s the
champion in you that has given so many opportunities to people both in and out
of racing. You’re a man of the highest moral character, generosity and
class. You’re one in a million. Congratulations!”
Hall of Fame jockey and
sports anchor, Gary Stevens also has nothing but the highest praise for
Duchossois:
“Without the horses
we wouldn’t have a Sport of Thoroughbred Racing. But these horses are not
just athletes. They’re individual beings that need to be looked after
when their racing careers are over. It takes a guy with his voice to make
people realize that all horses, and not just race horses, should be given every
chance to go on and live happy lives.”
All proceeds raised at the
gala will directly benefit Equine Advocates Horse Rescue, Sanctuary and Humane
Education Programs. The event will take place in the new wing of the Saratoga City Center
on Broadway. Tickets are $250 per person; Front Tier tickets: $500. For more
information, please call (518) 245-1599.