Benefiting
How the race works
Once the 2027 Owners are set, every gift to a jockey moves their horse around this track in real time. Below is a working preview with sample Stables. Tap any jockey to try it.
Preview · Sample Stables
Track preview
Tap any jockey to see how a gift moves their horse.
The rules of the track
The numbers on the track are the numbers raised. Final standings lock on race day.
- Lanes
- Each horse has its own lane, shown in its Stable’s silks with its jockey’s photo.
- Commitment line
- Each Owner commits to raising $15,000. The gold line marks that commitment on the track.
- Laps
- One lap equals $25,000. There is no cap. Horses past one lap show their lap number.
- The Cup
- The Stable with the highest total on race day takes the Mini Derby Cup.
- When it opens
- The live track opens after the private Draw Party, once the 2027 Owners have drawn their horses.
The race starts before Derby Day
From the Draw Party to the finish line, this is what a 2027 Racehorse Owner’s season looks like.
- 1
Become a Racehorse Owner
Commit to raising at least $15,000 for Equestrian Bridges and claim one of 6 starting gates.
- 2
Draw your mini
At the private Draw Party, each Owner draws their official Mini Derby horse.
- 3
Build your Stable
Name your mini, choose your silks and pick the jockey who will lead your campaign.
- 4
Launch your fundraising page
Your Stable gets its own page and its own lane on the live track.
- 5
Host your Lil’ Derby Day
Throw a Derby-style event of your own. Every dollar raised counts toward your horse.
- 6
Climb the leaderboard
Every gift moves your horse around the track in real time, all season long.
- 7
Race May 1
The minis race at the 15th Annual Mini Derby and the top Stable takes the Cup.
Join the 2027 field
Racehorse Owners and Sponsors are being confirmed now for the first season of Lil’ Derby Days.