For many years, there has been a vision to provide a learning center for the children of California’s thoroughbred backstretch community. Various individuals and groups, including the founding Racing Forward board members, attempted to bring this vision to reality. After much research and input from industry stakeholders, it was determined that the financial commitment required to achieve this vision was not realistic.

Though the original vision has not come to fruition, the process led to the creation of Racing Forward, a nonprofit with a broad vision to provide programs and services benefiting the thoroughbred racing community.  Individuals benefiting from the programs and services include people working in all facets of the sport.  Designed to evolve based on changing needs, Racing Forward aims to deliver impactful programs that will have a positive impact on the sport of Thoroughbred racing.