LEXINGTON, Ky. – Thoroughbred Charities of America announced today that the Goodman Family has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the upcoming 36th Annual Stallion Season Auction to be held Wednesday, January 7 – Sunday, January 11, 2026. The Goodman Family owns the historic Mt. Brilliant Farm in Lexington, Ky.
“We are deeply appreciative of the Goodman Family’s support,” said Erin Halliwell, executive director of TCA. “The Stallion Season Auction plays a critical role in our ability to provide grants to deserving organizations nationwide. The Goodman Family’s continued involvement reflects their meaningful dedication to our mission of supporting Thoroughbreds and the people who care for them.”
The TCA Stallion Season Auction is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser and opens with an online auction beginning at 9 a.m. on January 7 and continues through 4 p.m. EST on Friday, January 9. The online auction will offer over 200 seasons to stallions standing in 10 states and Canada. The majority of the seasons will sell during the online auction, however select seasons including Constitution, Patch Adams, Locked, Liam’s Map will be sold in the Live Auction and Celebration on Sunday, January 11 at Harper Hall in Lexington, Ky. Tickets are available here. Bidders or their authorized agents may bid on the select seasons by attending the live auction in-person, or they may email ehalliwell@tca.org to bid by telephone. A silent auction featuring racing memorabilia, halters, and unique experiences will also be offered. All non-season items will be available via online bidding.
In addition to the Goodman Family other TCA Stallion Season Auction sponsors include Equine Athlete Veterinary Services, Oberlander Financial Services, Rocket Ship Racing, Peoples Bank, Coolmore America, Ocala Breeders’ Sales, Equine Medical Associates, Brookdale Farm, Bourbon Lane Stable Retirement Fund, Top Line Sales, Equine Medical of Ocala, Pick View LLC, Grade One Investments, Paul Sharp Stables, Niall Brennan Stables, Ballyrankin Stud, L.V. Harkness, Paulick Report, BloodHorse, Daily Racing Form, and Thoroughbred Daily News.
For further information regarding the 36th annual TCA Stallion Season Auction please visit TCA.org or call (859) 276-4989.
Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) was formed in 1990 to raise and distribute funds to charities in the Thoroughbred industry that provide a better life for Thoroughbreds, both during and after their racing careers, by supporting qualified repurposing and retirement organizations and by helping the people who care for them. This year, TCA granted over $1.1 million to 98 approved charities working within Thoroughbred retraining, rehoming and retirement; backstretch and farm worker services, research and equine-assisted therapy. During the last three decades, TCA has granted over $28 million to more than 200 charities that successfully meet the criteria set forth in its annual grant application. TCA administers the Horses First Fund, founded by LNJ Foxwoods in 2016, to assist Thoroughbreds in need of emergency aid. TCA is the charitable arm of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA).
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