Saratoga County Chamber Launches #JUSTDEFY campaign to invite 13th Triple Crown winner, Justify, to Saratoga
Hundreds of local residents and business people gathered last evening, at Gaffney's Restaurant for a rally to invite the 2018 Triple Crown winner, Justify, to Saratoga.
Justify's trainer, Bob Baffert, announced earlier this week that the Triple Crown winner has a filling in his left front ankle and that he will undergo further evaluation. In light of this news, attendees at the rally were invited to sign a giant "Get Well Soon" card and posters created by area children were held that read "We Love Justify" and "Feel Better." The crowd chanted "Get Well Soon" with attendees encouraged by Chamber President Todd Shimkus to shout even louder so these words of compassion could be heard in California.
"Our city's motto is Health. History. Horses. In that order. Justify's health absolutely comes first. As horse lovers, fans, lovers of Saratoga we always, always put the horse's health first. And we have complete confidence Bob Baffert and the Justify team will do what is best for the horse. But if he is healthy, we want this great champion to make history in front of the most passionate horse racing fans in the world. That's why we're here tonight. We want him to #JUSTDEFY the odds, make the journey, and become a legend-right here in Saratoga."
How can you help?
1. Just Share - Share this video via Facebook. Post your own "Get Well Soon" message to #justify on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Use the hashtag #JUSTDEFY in all of your posts.
2. Just Sign - Visit www.justifytotravers.com and "Sign the Petition." By signing the petition, you're letting the powers that be know exactly how meaningful it would be to watch a Quadruple Crown. #JUSTDEFY
3. Just Create - Saratoga Five Points Market & Deli has created a #JUSTDEFY breakfast sandwich. Stewart's Shops has created and will soon release a #JUSTDEFY ice cream. Impressions of Saratoga created a #JUSTDEFY t-shirt anyone can buy. The Saratoga Regional YMCA has created a #JUSTDEFY challenge to inspire their members to defy the odds and the naysayers. Create your own unique #JUSTDEFY drink, menu item, or product and let us know about it.
