Donna Brothers will serve as the emcee

On Thursday, the New York Race Track Chaplaincy announced that the 17th annual brunch, to be held at the Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs, New York on August 14th, will feature NBC Sport’s Donna Brothers as emcee and will honour Thoroughbred owner Len Green with the prestigious Marylou Whitney Award.

Len Green, owner of D.J. Stable and The Green Group, a CPA firm based in New Jersey, will be recognised for his consistent support of the chaplaincy and its programs.

Joining the Brothers, FanDuel TV personality Todd Schrupp will take on the role of auctioneer at the event.

Board President Ramón Dominguez expressed gratitude for the support from the breeding and racing community, highlighting the event's importance in assisting those working in the industry and their families. He also noted the honour of having Donna Barton Brothers as emcee and Todd Schrupp as auctioneer for this year's event.