LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 6, 2025) – Griffin Johnson and Zoe Cadman will co-host Thoroughbred Charities of America’s Bash at the Breeders’ Cup presented by Churchill Downs Incorporated on Friday, Oct. 31 at the Del Mar Hilton in Del Mar, Calif. The evening will offer savory bites, handcrafted cocktails, live music, and an opportunity to bid on extraordinary items all in support of TCA. Tickets are available here.

Griffin Johnson is an American content creator, social media influencer, actor, and singer with more than 14 million followers. He rose to pop culture prominence through his social media video content. Johnson was a founding member and resident of the Sway House, a Bel Air mansion and hub for famous TikTok creators. He is also a co-founder and operating partner of venture capital firm Animal Capital. In 2024, Johnson took a leap into the world of horse racing through America’s Best Racing’s “A Stake in Stardom” initiative. Through the program, which aims to attract new audiences to horse racing through influencers participating in horse ownership, Johnson became a minority owner with West Point Thoroughbreds.

“I’m looking forward to working with Thoroughbred Charities of America,” said Johnson. “I’ve always enjoyed giving back and this is the perfect opportunity to help a sport I have fallen in love with.”

Zoe Cadman is host and analyst for XBTV, Santa Anita Park and 1/ST Racing. Born in South Africa and raised in England, Zoe came to America and worked for trainers Michael Dickinson, Christopher Speckert and Mike Stidham prior to taking out her jockey's license in 2000. She became the first female rider in Chicago history to win a meet riding title when she won the spring 2001 Hawthorne title. In 2008, Zoe relocated to Santa Anita to work with HRTV until 2015, when she began her current broadcast role with XBTV, Santa Anita Park and 1/ST Racing. 

“I am looking forward to TCA’s Bash at the Breeders’ Cup,” said Cadman. “It is a perfect spot to kick off Breeders’ Cup weekend with good food, drinks, and donations to a really good cause. I’m delighted to co-host with Griffin Johnson, one of the bright stars of our sport.”  

Live auction items offered at Bash will include a Del Mar Racing package, a box at the Whitney Stakes in Saratoga, a box at the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, a stay at the Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa, 2026 Breeders’ Cup tickets, a two-night stay at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, and more. For those that cannot attend in-person, telephone bidding will be available. Please email Erin Halliwell at ehalliwell@tca.org to bid by phone. Auction items may be previewed here.

Bash at the Breeders’ Cup is generously presented by Churchill Downs Incorporated. Other sponsors include Rocket Ship Racing, Haymarket Farm, DJ Stable, New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, Always Dream Foundation, Candy Meadows Farm, Little Red Feather Cares, Machmer Hall, Herringswell Stables, Tito’s Vodka, Maker’s Mark, Teremana Tequila, and Jackson Family Wines. Media sponsors include BloodHorse, TDN, Paulick Report, and the Horse Racing Radio Network.

About Thoroughbred Charities of America

Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) was formed in 1990 to raise and distribute funds to charities in the Thoroughbred industry that provide a better life for Thoroughbreds, both during and after their racing careers, by supporting qualified repurposing and retirement organizations and by helping the people who care for them. This year, TCA granted over $1 million to 98 approved charities working within Thoroughbred retraining, rehoming and retirement; backstretch and farm worker services, research and equine-assisted therapy. During the last 35 years TCA has granted over $28 million to more than 200 charities that successfully meet the criteria set forth in its annual grant application. TCA also administers the Horses First Fund, founded by LNJ Foxwoods in 2016, to assist Thoroughbreds in need of emergency aid. TCA is the charitable arm of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA).