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Vinnie Bednar has been riding professionally since 2011. Last year he rode 2019 AQHA World Champion He Looks Hot to victory in the Champion of Champions. His most recent stakes wins in 2020 include the Vessels Maturity on Chocolatito, the Governor’s Cup Derby with Nomadic and the Golden State Derby aboard Circuit City. Bednar has guided 607 winners across the finish line since he
The Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation has set a goal to raise as much money as we can to help Vinnie Bednar after his accident on the track. Thanks to Dr. Ed Allred (owner of Los Alamitos Race Course) who pledged his donation on September 11th of $50,000 and many others who have donated to the cause.
With your support we hope to raise more in the upcoming weeks. Your donation will help ease the financial burden of Vinnie’s days ahead and allow him to focus on healing and getting better.
began his jockey career.
TO DONATE GO TO
www.samthompsonfoundation.org
(100% of all proceeds will be given to Vinnie Bednar. Please be sure to earmark your donations by including the words “Vinnie Bednar.” No amount is too small, anything to help will be greatly appreciated.)
The Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation is a philanthropic organization focused on the
health, education and welfare of those involved in the horse racing community. For more information please call 1-760-408-1199 54 SPEEDHORSE October 2020