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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Rail Trip made his Grade 1 debut a winning one in 2009! Making his first start at the level, he didn’t let a 13-horse field deter him, turning a stalking second trip into a 3-length victory.

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2009 Hollywood Gold Cup

Rail Trip ($21.40) upsets the Grade 1, $700,000 Hollywood Gold Cup at Hollywood Park on July 11, 2009.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

We have a new three-decade club member! Racing in three states during his career at the turn of the century, the newly turned 30-year-old Gottagoallday is being appropriately celebrated by his Paddock 74 friends at Dream Chase.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We’re taking it all the way back to 2008 when long-time Old Friends resident earned his second career Grade 1 victory! Daytona turned a stalking trip into a 1 ½ length victory in the Shoemaker Mile at Hollywood Park.

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2008 Shoemaker Mile

Daytona captures the Grade 1 Shoemaker Mile at Hollywood Park on May 26, 2008.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Another one of our residents successful in the G1 Shoemaker Mile is 2023 winner Exaulted, who joined us last year! He stalked the leaders early on before taking the lead with a furlong left and holding on by half a length to earn a spot in the G1Breeders’ Cup Mile.

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Exaulted wins the Shoemaker Mile on Monday, May 29 at Santa Anita Park

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Patch has asked us to kick off your day with some great news ... our website is back up! Booking tours, the ability to make donations, and check out our herd are now all working as normal. We can't wait to see you during your next trip to the farm! 📸 Laura Battles

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Unfortunately our website is still down. We're working as quickly as possible to make it so you can book tours and donate through our site, but in the meantime you can call the office at (502) 863-1775 and they will help you with your requests. Thank you for your patience!

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

We're still thinking about yesterday when we welcomed the newest Old Friend For Life to the family! Winning the Old Friends Purse means Wickeddivine now has a guaranteed spot at Old Friends for life. We look forward to watching the rest of his career!

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LAUREL PARK 2026-05-16 PL#02_RACE 2

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

We are excited to welcome our newest Old Friend for Life. As part of the Preakness Stakes card today, Wickeddivine won the Old Friends Purse, and guaranteed himself lifetime retirement with Old Friends. We'll be here if he should ever need us. Congratulations Wickedivine!

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The Preakness Stakes runs tomorrow and to the surprise of no one, our Preakness winners have opinions on who they want to win! Sit back and enjoy seeing who they'll be rooting on at 7:01PM ET tomorrow.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Hey everyone, unfortunately our website and online tour booking is currently down. But don't worry! If you want to come visit everyone, you can call the front office at (502) 863-1775 and our staff will get you scheduled for a tour.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Like all racing fans, we’re counting down to Preakness Saturday but for us, the race we’re watching most closely is the Old Friends Purse. The winner of this race earns something truly special – a spot reserved at Old Friends if they should ever need us at any point in their lives.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The Gelding Gang in Paddock 30 has a birthday to celebrate today! GMB Stables’ Saint Aloysius turns 13 and his buddies are going to make sure the whole farm is rocking at his birthday party!

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

We’re all about the double birthdays this week! Today’s birthday twins are Dueling Alex & Poshsky. 11-year Old Friends resident Dueling Alex is entering the 2-decade club at the MHG Annex while Poshsky is just four years behind him with the 76-start G3W Poshsky getting all the Dream Chase attention.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

We have had many great mothers on the farm, and today we honor our late cornerstone mare Bonnie's Poker. Today her legacy lives on through our dual classic winner Silver Charm and granddaughters Classy Charm and Private Charm. Happy Mother’s Day from Old Friends.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Timothy James has lived many lifetimes in his 14 years & today he’s celebrating that 14th birthday with BFF Rapid Redux, who is making sure it’s a birthday to remember. Over at the MHG Annex, the herd is celebrating another 14th birthday with MSW @nytbreeders-bred Ostrolenka.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The birthdays are slowing down but they aren’t over! Ideal Image, who is best known as the dam of multiple G1W Sassy Image, is turning 28 at Hillcrest Farm and million-dollar man and fan favorite Green Mask is showing off extra hard today because it’s his 15th birthday!

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

April was a busy month at Old Friends with 1,400 visitors coming to visit the farm & say hi to our 3 @KentuckyDerby winners! Those visitors not only came from 29 states but also visited from Canada & Japan! Want to be included in our tourism numbers? Book a tour here oldfriendsequine.org/visit/

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Can You Help? We’re in need of GrazonNext, an herbicide safe for horse paddocks. It helps us control weeds while keeping our retirees safe. You can find it on our Amazon Wish List below. Thank you for helping us care for our paddocks and horses!

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Amazon.com : Dow AgroSciences Grazon Next HL 2 Gallon : Patio, Lawn & Garden

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

There is only one hour left to bid in our Silent Auction! Even if you’re not here, you can still bid – everything is on our eBay page. Remember, if you've won an item and are picking it up, you need to pay on eBay and then give us the code they provide!

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Old Friends Farm Gift Shop | eBay Stores

Welcome! Old Friends is a 501c3 non-profit thoroughbred retirement sanctuary in Georgetown, Ky. We carry unique horse & equine gifts & apparel. Old Friends shirts, hats, mugs & other items. Auctions…

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

We have another quarter century birthday at Old Friends today! G3W Rumor Has It is celebrating his 25th birthday at the MHG Annex at Winding Oaks and regaling the youngsters with tales about how he won the G3 Kentucky Cup Turf S. at the very unique @KYDownsRacing .

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

As the @KentuckyDerby draws near, we’re cheering on runners with ties to Old Friends legends. Three carry the legacy of Awesome Again: Full Effort, Potente, Incredibolt Joining them: Pavlovian (Bellamy Road) Chip Honcho (Afternoon Deelites) Overly Indulgent(Fortunate Prospect)

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

In 2003, Bird Town helped usher history into the Kentucky Oaks winner’s circle with her jockey wearing the iconic Whitney silks. A homebred for the late, great, and much-missed Marylou Whitney, Old Friends is proud to serve as her retirement home.

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2003 Kentucky Oaks

Bird Town runs clear to win the Kentucky Oaks.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We have two birthdays to celebrate on Thurby! Birdstone’s BFF Photon is sharing his 17th birthday cake with everyone around Paddock 19. Meanwhile, at the MHG Annex, 9x winner and MGSP Applicator is officially a teenager at 13 and is enjoying getting dirty to celebrate.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

In 2008, Big Brown came to the Kentucky Derby unbeaten & powered home to become the 7th undefeated horse to win the race! After a stud career that saw him stand in multiple countries, Big Brown retired her and has proven to be an excellent ambassador for the farm. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_uc...

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2008 Kentucky Derby - Big Brown + Post Race

Running away from 19 rivals, Big Brown dominated Saturday's 134th running of the Kentucky Derby, winning by four and three-quarters lengths in a race that was marred by the death of Eight Belles, who…

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We don’t usually pick favorites but as a descendant of Silver Charm & Touch Gold, we have to pick Percy’s Bar. To see the legacies of those two, who are forever part of our story, meet again in her means a lot to Old Friends. We’ll be cheering for them all, but especially her. 📹️ Churchill Downs

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

In 2012, I'll Have Another arrived at Churchill Downs as a longshot & ran his way into history, reeling in the leader when it mattered most in the Kentucky Derby. After winning the Derby & Preakness, he retired and stood in Japan and CA before coming to Old Friends

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I'll Have Another wins the 2012 Kentucky Derby

The 138th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The only son of Old Friend’s late Mixed Pleasure is turning 27! Windy Land’s Paddock 74 buddies have a few bags of carrots stowed away for when the humans leave for the night and the celebrations begin.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Hey everyone! It’s me, Little Brown! Derby week is here & I just wanted to remind you not to miss your chance to meet me at Old Friends’ 21st Annual Homecoming this Sunday here at the farm from 12-4 where I'll be hosting for the first time!

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

It’s time! Our Homecoming Silent Auction is now open for next Sunday’s event! If you can’t make it, to the event don’t worry – not only can you participate in the Silent Auction on eBay, we also have proxy bidding open for our live auction items.

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Old Friends 2026 Homecoming Halter and Silent Auction Items Now Open for Absentee Bidding | Old Friend Equine

GEORGETOWN, KY. – April 24, 2026 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement facility in Georgetown, Ky., will host its 21st Annual Homecoming on Sunday, May ...

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Today Little Mike is hosting MG1W Game On Dude’s 19th (it’s okay, we don’t believe he’s that old either!) birthday party! At Hillcrest, Jill Baffert’s Jimbo Fallon is the man of the day at 14 and in Dream Chase Paddock 32 Shepherds Delight is getting a bucket of carrots for his sixth birthday!

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

If you’re looking for Derby Eve plans, we have just the thing for you! The annual Blue Jeans, Boots & Bulls event is taking place at Bluegrass Stockyards! It benefits Old Friends, Timbers Grateful Companions, & Golisano Children's at UK. Buy tickets below.

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Blue Jeans, Boots and Bulls Derby Eve Party 2026

Blue Jeans, Boots & Bulls Derby Eve Party—dinner, live music, auctions & Calcutta benefiting three amazing local charities.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Little Mike is the ultimate party planner! His little half-brother Militarist is turning nine and he’s working with little bro’s G1 Belmont winning paddock-mate Ruler on Ice to throw an epic birthday party – complete with presents & possibly a karaoke machine?

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Looking for somewhere to eat before the races kick off on Derby day? First Watch on Towne Center Drive in Lexington is donating 20% of each Kentucky Derby day purchase to Old Friends! Find all details in the flyer below!

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

We're sending a huge thanks to John Stewart and Resolute Racing for including Old Friends in their Poker for Ponies tournament April 30 at the Omni Louisville Hotel! We’re grateful to be part of this exciting event benefitting so many great Aftercare organizations.

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Poker For Ponies: All In For Aftercare — Resolute Racing

Poker for Ponies is a Kentucky Derby Week charity Texas Hold’em tournament benefiting accredited equine aftercare organizations through Racing to Rescue. Held April 30, 2026 at the Omni Hotel…

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

It’s a birthday trifecta to end the week - led by G1 Ancient Title winner Bordonaro turning a quarter century old! He’s joined by 19-time winner Persie, who is now a teenager at 13. The youngster of the group is 11-year-old Own Agenda, who won $270,513 in his career.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The Queen of Old Friends turns 32 today! G1 producer Miss Du Bois is the oldest mare at Old Friends & celebrating her birthday with her paddock-mate Wicked My Bria. Also at Dream Chase, Classic Mark’s Paddock 29 buddies are throwing the earner of $133,183 a 7th birthday party.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

We are proud of Gulch & grateful to the @NMRHOF for recognizing his career. From his 1988 Breeders' Cup Sprint win to his Eclipse Award, he was every bit deserving of this honor. We extend our thanks to Lane's End for entrusting us with his retirement before he passed in 2016.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

US Ranger put in quite a few miles in his racing career, born in Kentucky and moving to Europe to race in the United Kingdom, Ireland, & France before returning to the U.S. in 2008. It’s a life story he’ll be sure to tell all the farm youngsters today at his 22nd birthday party.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

2x G1W Daytona’s fans may want to sit down – he’s 22 today. He shares his birthday with 21YO MSW Secret Getaway. G3W Balance of Power is the star over at the MHG Annex with the herd going all out for his 16th birthday. & 15YO G1W V. E. Day is the youngest of the quartet.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

We just celebrated his G3 Ben Ali victory and now we’re celebrating Rated R Superstar’s 13th birthday! Supposedly the 70-time starter’s paddock-mate Welder is planning on keeping the birthday celebrations low-key, but we have our doubts.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Have you bought your Homecoming tickets yet? Little Brown is inviting everyone to the farm on May 3 for our annual Homecoming and even more special … it’s the 18th anniversary of Big Brown’s Kentucky Derby victory!

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Millionaire Soi Phet leads the birthday charge with his paddock-mate Mr. Jordan in charge of his 18th birthday party. We’re also not joking when we say G1WJoking is turning 17! Cost Affective celebrates number 16 and Jack a Rose is the baby of the group at 8.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Making his first start at Keeneland since finishing third in the 2020 Breeders’ Cup Turf, Channel Maker registered his first win at the track in his fourth try when hanging tough in the 2022 G2 Elkhorn to set a Keeneland stakes record.

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2022 Elkhorn (G2)

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

It’s a Derby Eve party! The 4th Annual Blue Jeans, Boots and Bulls Derby Eve Party takes place at the Bluegrass Stockyards on Friday, May 1. This year it will benefit Old Friends, Timber’s Grateful Companions, and Golisano Children’s at UK. Buy tickets here 👉

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Blue Jeans, Boots and Bulls Derby Eve Party 2026

Blue Jeans, Boots & Bulls Derby Eve Party—dinner, live music, auctions & Calcutta benefiting three amazing local charities.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Over future fellow retiree Red Knight. Say The Word moved up on the outside entering the stretch to win the 2021 G2 Elkhorn as the second of three straight future Old Friends residents to win the race. “SAY, THE. WORD. In front! No doubt.”

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Say the Word wins the 2021 Elkhorn (G2)

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

The Calumet-bred G1 winner Zulu Alpha won his final of seven graded stakes in the 2020 G2 Elkhorn S. for our good friend Michael Hui when he rallied from the back of the pack to catch the leader.

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Zulu Alpha wins the 2020 TVG Elkhorn (G2) at Keeneland

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

70-time starter Amelia’s Wild Ride is our only birthday today with the four-time stakes winner turning 15! The earner of over $690,000 won 13 of his starts with 17 other top three finishes during a nine-year career.

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Old Friends Farm @oldfriendsfarm.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

It a birthday double today! G1W Next Shares turns 13. He arrived at Old Friends back in 2021 following a racing career that included a victory in the Old Friends S. He’s joined on the birthday list by Hillcrest Farm resident Cora Mesa, whose paddock full of friends have already spoiled her today.

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