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The Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation is a philanthropic org. Focused on the health, education & welfare of those involved in the horse racing community.

10/29/2026

Apply Now: https://samthompsonfoundation.org/2026/10/2026-fall-scholarship-application/

The 2027 Spring Scholarship Application is now open! Enroll now! Application Deadline - must be RECEIVED by December 20, 2026

10/26/2026

It’s almost that time of the year…… our Annual Night in the Suites is coming up!!!! November 21st at Lonestar Park during the Texas Classic Finals!!! STMF along with Lip Chip, LLC are looking forward to having a night to remember!

You don’t want to miss the change to see history being made in the race track and to see the masterpiece Josey Butler will paint live during the event. The highest bidder at the end of the evening will take it home with them to enjoy forever.

Purchase your tickets now by contacting Laura Joiner or visiting our website at www.samthompsonfoundation.org

You don’t want to miss this!!!!!

10/06/2026

Ramiro Haro Garcia Named 2026 Sam Thompson Memorial Jockey Award Recipient

Ramiro Haro Garcia has been named the 2026 recipient of the Sam Thompson Memorial Jockey Award, an honor recognizing a rider’s character, sportsmanship and professionalism both on and off the racetrack.

Named in memory of the late jockey Sam Thompson, the annual award is voted on by past recipients. Garcia received the honor in his first year as a nominee.

READ MORE: https://www.stallionesearch.com/headline-news/ramiro-haro-garcia-named-2026-sam-thompson-memorial-jockey-award-recipient

09/22/2026

Check out this amazing painting a Josey Butler did. She has been an avid supporter of the STMF over the years and you will be able to see her paint live at our next event!!!! Details to come

09/22/2026

The last of the Fall 2026 scholarship payments have been mailed. Congrats all our amazing recipients! Spring applications will open in November.

09/19/2026

LIVE AUCTION!!!!!!
Today before the start of the last day of the Heritage Place yearling sale we will be auctioning this framed All American scarf. This is the last 26” scarf!!!! Make sure to raise your hand so you can own a piece of racing history. All funds will go to our scholarship fund to help those in the racing community continue their education.

09/18/2026

Today is the last day to get All American Scarves at the Heritage Place Yearling Sale. Don’t miss out on the chance to own a piece of racing history. These are the last All American scarves that will be made featuring Ruidoso Downs!!! Stop by the booth and we also have a couple scholarship recipients walking around with them so get one before it’s too late.

09/18/2026

And the winner is……

Carlos Lujan!!!! He graciously donated back his winnings to the foundation as well! Thank you so much for your support !!!

09/17/2026

Want to buy 50/50 raffle tickets? Come by the STMF booth and if you aren’t at the sale, we accept Zelle or PayPal and will fill them out for you! Just let us know!!!!

Address

11278 Los Alamitos Boulevard, # 131
Los Alamitos, CA
90720

Telephone

(760) 408-1199

Website

http://www.samthompsonfoundation.org/

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