Edwin J. Gregson Foundation

Encouraging and supporting backstretch families in their pursuit of higher education.

Check us out on Instagram:

[Edwin J. Gregson Foundation @calgregson]

@jayprivman We’re rooting for you!!!

[Jay Privman @jayprivman]

Fun time as always. See what you think of who we drafted, and when (draft took place yesterday btw)

I’m playing for @calgregson

[Edwin J. Gregson Foundation @calgregson]

Welcome back to @santaanitapark everyone! Wishing everyone a terrific meet and @innoutburger is a great way to get it started 🍔🥤🏇🏻

[Jenine Sahadi @jenine_sahadi]

So in August @calgregson honored a true racing legend in Tommy Robbins @DelMarRacing 🤩 his contributions to racing worldwide cannot be measured! If anyone is interested in the video highlights you can watch on link below. Thank you to our emcee @jayprivman for another year of entertainment and thank you to all our speakers on the evening. Much respect to all involved and thank you! Enjoy 🥳https://t.co/MyrMwHiJOc

[Del Mar Racetrack @DelMarRacing]

Back in 1998 the California Thoroughbred Trainers board set out to develop a non-profit organization to enhance the lives of the hard-working backstretch workers and their families, @calgregson, after the late veteran trainer Eddie Gregson. Today they provide scholarships for the children of backstretch workers.

“Thursday a subset of the board met,” says board member Tom Reynolds, “and we’re granting nearly $400,000 in scholarships to the backstretch workers’ kids for the upcoming school year.”

Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/Mk6SkIJHWB

[Tom Reynolds @reynolds_tom]

Thrilled to announce that ⁦@calgregson⁩ Foundation had a very special day yesterday awarding nearly $400 K in college scholarships to So Cal backstretch workers children . Congrats to these young men and women!!!

[Edwin J. Gregson Foundation @calgregson]

Good morning everyone! 💚🩵 Please take a listen to EJGF grant recipient, Juan, who is currently pursuing his Master’s degree at @UCBerkeley, as he tells us about his studies and his work in cancer research at both @StanfordMed and @UCLA. What an incredible young man! We are so proud of you Juan!👏🏻⚕️

[California Horse Power Coalition @CAHorsePower]

Investing in the next generation means investing in the future of the racing community.

For Kailey Vasquez, support from @calgregson has helped shape her education, career goals and future. A lifelong member of a racing family, Kailey recently earned her Bachelor’s degree in Public Health and is now pursuing her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse.

https://t.co/VEENOXzllD

[Edwin J. Gregson Foundation @calgregson]

There have been no greater friends to the Gregson Foundation than Joe and Barbara Harper. Not a retirement, but a time to relax and smell the roses. Thank you both for your generosity and support throughout the years. Enjoy! 🥂💚🩵

[Jenine Sahadi @jenine_sahadi]

Simply the best 🥰

[Del Mar Racetrack @DelMarRacing]

After decades of extraordinary leadership at Del Mar and contributions to the horse racing industry, Joe Harper, Chief Executive Officer of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, will transition from his day-to-day role and will assume the title of CEO Emeritus at the end of this year.

...

[Edwin J. Gregson Foundation @calgregson]

@luigitest1 @jenine_sahadi @jayemesssam @jayprivman @reynolds_tom @JonLindo60 🩵💚

[Edwin J. Gregson Foundation @calgregson]

🎳🏆 We close out our inaugural Spring 2026 Bowling League games just in time for the summer move to Del Mar. League play started in April, and competition was fun and fierce, but bursting with camaraderie!

Francisco Alvarado from Richard Mandella’s barn was our highest scorer, with a very close 2nd by Hilario Medina (@PhilDamato11), and 3rd by Andres Mora (@oneill_racing). A special Thank You to jovial jockey Jose Dominguez for helping with the award presentations.

Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to everyone that participated!  The League was great fun, and we look forward to sponsoring another round soon! 🥳🌅

[Tom Reynolds @reynolds_tom]

How fun ......what a fantastic idea

[Edwin J. Gregson Foundation @calgregson]

📚✍️🥳 English classes sponsored, once again, by the Gregson Foundation. Instructor Ernesto Torres, from local @PCCLancer with backstretch students enjoying the Class of Spring 2026 graduation meal. Congratulations everyone!!

[Edwin J. Gregson Foundation @calgregson]

@SaratogaRex @jenine_sahadi @reynolds_tom @jayprivman @jayemesssam @KJMScholarship 💚🩵

[Edwin J. Gregson Foundation @calgregson]

👩🏻‍🎓🩺🏥 Meet Kailey V., a recent graduate from CSU Fullerton with a degree in Public Health. Kailey says, “my family and I want to thank the EJGF Scholarship Fund and its many donors for everything you have done to help me complete my degree. I could not have done it without your help and for that we are forever grateful.” 

Her brother Diego, a past EJGF scholarship grant recipient, graduated from CSU San Bernardino in 2021, with a degree in Business Administration, and a minor in Psychology. 

What a tremendous family and we are beyond excited for the future.

Good luck, Kailey! We are all so proud of you! 💚🩵

[Edwin J. Gregson Foundation @calgregson]

Thank you so much! We are beyond grateful for your continued support @JonLindo60. 🩵💚

[Jon Lindo @JonLindo60]

Outstanding showing of respect to the hardworking backstretch workers in So Cal. Support @calgregson!

[Mike Mowrey @md_mowrey]

What a great event!!!

[Tom Reynolds @reynolds_tom]

I so love this — wat to go @calgregson and Angie and Jenine !!!