Backstretch Employee Service Team of NY (BEST)
@BackstretchTEAM
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🏇 Caring For The People Who Care For The Horses.
New York, USA
Joined May 2014
Bingo, Boots & Big Smiles!.A huge thank you to Neighborhood Kitchen for the delicious food, Ramon for calling bingo, and our amazing volunteers! Special shoutout to Myla & Tom at Tractor Supply Co. for helping make 25 backstretch workers’ day with brand new work boots.🥳🥾
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Our last Sunday Dinner was more than a meal — it was community in action! 💙 Huge thanks to all the local restaurants & @bikeatoga for giving back to the backstretch. #saratogasprings
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#Travers Day 🐎 From the gate rush to the @TheNYRA Booth, it was unforgettable! Thanks for the support 💙 Special shout to @JamesnSonsCigar for debuting their Backstretch Cigar!
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From the first splash to the last dunk — what a day! 12 brave dunkees, countless smiles, and incredible support from YOU. Huge thanks to @draftkings S.E.R.V.E.S. for sponsoring and to everyone who donated to join the fun!💦💙
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RT @andyserling: Fun day in the Dunk Tank for a great cause @BackstretchTEAM.
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Meet the dunkees! From 11:30–2:30 at Saratoga Race Course, someone’s making a splash every 15 minutes — all to support the people who care for the horses.💙
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Throwback to @lmgriffjohnson sharing minty treats with Sandman! Tomorrow he’s leveling up as a dunkee in the 2nd Annual BEST #DunkTank 💦.📅 Fri, Aug 22 • 11:30–2:30.📍 Saratoga Race Course.10+ dunkees, a splash every 15 — all for our backstretch heroes!
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What We Do BEST: Keeping workers cool on hot days isn’t just about ice water — it’s about care, support, and showing appreciation for the hardworking backstretch community that makes racing possible every day. Thank you to our amazing volunteers for making it happen!💙
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Meet the brave dunkees! 😎💦 Who else should take the plunge? Comment below!
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💦 More fun, more splashes! 💦 Aug 22, 11:30–2:30 @ Saratoga Race Course: 10+ dunkees, new every 15 min! 🎟 Plus, enter to win a $300 3rd Race Call w/ Frank Mirahmadi: follow us, like + tag a friend. Winner 8/24!
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Have you seen BEST’s commercial on TV yet? 📺 Watch, share, and help us support the backstretch community—because every view spreads the love!💙.
Our story is now on @FOXSports.BEST’s first-ever #TVcommercial is officially live — and we’re proud to share it with you on this meaningful #July4, during Saratoga’s special holiday week of racing. This commercial honors the backstretch workers who are the heart of horse racing.
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We’re grateful to the Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation for their generosity in treating our backstretch workers to lunch and a raffle full of gift cards! BEST, NY Chaplaincy, and Lifeworks proudly partnered to show our appreciation.💙
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RT @RealBackstretch: Every Sunday night, BEST (Backstretch Employee Service Team) provides a free, hot meal for the workers who keep the ra….
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At 12 years old, Abbey stole the show — crossing the finish line to the biggest cheers of the day! 🐾🙌
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BIG thanks to @TwoButtonsDeep for rocking the @buttonista Live Show 13 at King’s Tavern + donating 100% of ticket sales to BEST! 💙 Your support keeps our backstretch heroes going strong. 🏇💪
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RT @RealBackstretch: 🎤 Step into the booth at Saratoga Racecourse for the Third Race Call with @FrankMirahmadi 🏇.Big thanks to Frank for sh….
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Your creativity and support at #SaratogaRaceCourse helped strengthen our backstretch community. Big thanks to Artsy Starr for leading the session, Genevieve for the cookies, and our amazing volunteers. Together, we made more than art — we made an impact.🏇💙
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Morning magic at the track ✨.Big thanks to the #volunteers who joined us during training hours last week — you’re what we do BEST. #saratogasprings
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