Proceeds to Benefit Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement
GEORGETOWN, KY – NOVEMBER 30, 2011 – “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby,” a charity auction of fashionable Kentucky Derby Hats, continues December 1st as bidding opens on “The Prized.”
“The Prized” hat is the second chapeau to go on the virtual block in this six-month-long auction, which kicked off November 1st.
Proceeds from this exclusive event benefit Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in central Kentucky, and features beautiful hats handcrafted by milliner Sally Faith Steinmann of Maggie Mae Designs.
Each of the six unique designs are inspired by one of the pensioned racehorses at Old Friends, and a new hat will be offered for bid each month leading up to the most exciting two minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby, held in 2012 on May 5th at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY.
Proceeds to Benefit Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement
GEORGETOWN, KY – OCTOBER 31, 2011 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, KY, is happy to announce the launch of the third annual “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby,” an online auction of exclusive Kentucky Derby hats.
The first of six hats exclusive Derby chapeaus will go on the virtual block November 1st and bidding will be open for 10 days. The first hat will commemorate Hall of Fame Champion Noor.
In the past two years this the six-month-long charity auction, featuring beautiful hats handcrafted by milliner Sally Faith Steinman, has raised nearly $9,000 for the more than 100 retired racehorses cared for by Old Friends.
LEXINGTON, KY (August 11, 2011) – Go for Gin, the 1994 winner of the Kentucky Derby (G1), has arrived in Lexington, Kentucky, to make his home in the Kentucky Horse Park’s Hall of Champions alongside fellow Derby winner Funny Cide, two-time Breeders’ Cup winner Da Hoss, and racing superstar Cigar.
John Nicholson, executive director of the Kentucky Horse Park, said, “Go for Gin will make another great addition to our Hall of Champions. We entertain nearly 1 million visitors each year and they will be delighted to have the opportunity to meet a horse of his caliber, who performed so well in all three Triple Crown races.”
Go for Gin was bred in Kentucky by Pamela DuPont Darmstadt, owned by William J. Condren and Joseph M. Cornacchia, and trained by Nick Zito. As a 2-year-old, the son of Cormorant-Never Knock, by Stage Door Johnny won the Remsen S (G2). At 3, he was one of the few racehorses to beat the mighty Holy Bull, which he did in winning the Derby. He followed that win with a second in the Preakness S (G1) to Tabasco Cat and second in the Belmont S (G1), also to Tabasco Cat. That same year he also came up just short in the Wood Memorial (G1) and Fountain of Youth S (G2) for second.
In all, from ages 2 to 4, Go for Gin was in the money in 14 out of 19 starts with earnings of $1,380,866.
He took up stud duty at Claiborne Farm in Kentucky, and was later sold to Bonita Farm in Maryland, where he has been standing since 2004. His progeny have earned more than $16.5 million and include Albert the Great, winner of more than $3 million.
GEORGETOWN, KY – MAY 25, 2011 – On Memorial Day Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement facility in Georgetown, KY, will have a commemorative service for the six retirees that passed away since last spring.
The public is invited to attend the event, which will begin at 2 p.m. on Monday May 30 at Old Friends’ Dream Chase Farm, 1841 Paynes Depot Road in Georgetown. Refreshments will be served.
Honored will be:
–Academy Award (1986-2010), one of the few remaining sons of Secretariat, he was the sire of 10 stakes winners;
–The Wicked North (1989-2011), a California superstar, he was named Eclipse Champion Older Male in 1994;
–Polish Navy (1984-2011), a great son of Danzig and multiple GR1 winner;
–Bonnie’s Poker (1982-2010) one of Old Friends’ mares, she was the dam of 1997 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner Silver Charm;
–Glitterman, (1985-2011) a world-record-setting sprinter and sire of four millionaires, including Balto Star;
–Jade Hunter (1984-2011), a GR1 winner and sire of Horse of the Year, Azeri.
When they opened the gates on the 137th Kentucky Derby, Animal Kingdom came away cleanly from his auxiliary gate post, and settled kindly for Velazquez well behind the honest pace set by Shackleford (Forestry). That blaze-faced chestnut, who had been training up a storm under the Twin Spires, lived up to that reputation by getting his first quarter in :23.24 and :48.63, and was tracked by Comma to the Top (Bwana Charlie) and Decisive Moment (With Distinction). Meanwhile, favored Dialed In (Mineshaft) was a long way last. For a 19-horse field, there appeared to be a minimum of rough trips, and Animal Kingdom raced in the three path down the backstretch. “We were between horses and he was going well,” said his rider. As Velazquez began to gather his mount approaching the three-eighths pole, Animal Kingdom’s engine roared to life, and the chestnut avoided a potential problem by accelerating through a seam with Santiva (Giant’s Causeway) to his outside. “When we got clear, he gave me the feeling that he had it in him [to win],” said Velazquez. Guided a bit further out, the lightly raced chestnut accelerated smartly, reeling in Nehro (Mineshaft) and surging clear in the final strides. Shackleford stayed on bravely, but succumbed late to Mucho Macho Man (Macho Uno) to lose third.
Flair LLC, maker of FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips is pleased to announce its support of the 2011 Kentucky Derby, The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports, to be held Saturday May 7, 2011 at Churchill Downs, Louisville Kentucky.
FLAIR, a partner of The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and supporter of The NTRA’s Safety and Integrity Alliance, is proud to provide FLAIR Strips to all 2011 Kentucky Derby entrants, and provide information to all those attending the 2011 KTA/KTOB Kentucky Derby Trainer’s Dinner about the proven, drug-free benefits of FLAIR Nasal Strips for reducing EIPH.
Jim Chiapetta DVM JD, President of Flair LLC, said of FLAIR’s Kentucky Derby sponsorship, “The legendary Kentucky Derby is one of the greatest contests in sport and FLAIR is proud to be a part of this momentous yearly celebration of Thoroughbred horse racing. Flair, LLC is also pleased to partner with the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance and work alongside the NTRA to protect the health and wellbeing of our equine racing athletes.”
About FLAIR Nasal Strips: FLAIR Strips provide drug-free support and protection to the respiratory system of the hard-working equine athlete. FLAIR Strips are proven to: reduce airway resistance, reduce lung stress and bleeding, reduce fatigue, and shorten post-exercise recovery time.
Woodford Reserve bourbon is taking the traditional Kentucky Derby cocktail, the mint julep, to a new level by unveiling the world’s most exclusive mint julep cup. The Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Cup Experience will feature the most exotic ingredients in the world and a collection of 103 sterling silver mint julep cups designed by Tiffany & Co. exclusively for Woodford Reserve. Proceeds from the cup sales will benefit The Heart of a Horse Foundation, whose mission is to maintain and stimulate the unwavering well-being of horses in America.
“Woodford Reserve has been associated with the Thoroughbred community since the brand’s beginning and through the sale of these cups, we look forward to assisting The Heart of a Horse Foundation in their horse rescue mission,” said Laura Petry, Woodford Reserve brand manager.
In addition to the 103 traditional cups, there will also be three “Prestige” cups available for auction. These sterling silver cups feature a design around the base in 24 karat gold vermeil originally used by Tiffany & Co. on a horse racing cup created in 1876, and bidding on these rare cups will start at $2,000 each.
“It is an honor to partner with Woodford Reserve for a second year while also supporting the Heart of a Horse Foundation,” said Susanne Halmi, group director of Tiffany & Co.
GEORGETOWN, KY – APRIL 1, 2011 – “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby,” an online fashion auction of exclusive Kentucky Derby Hats, will put “The Ruhlmann” on the block today.
This is the sixth and final chapeau offered in the 2011 series of magnificent hats being auctioned to raise funds for Old Friends, the 501(c) (3) non-profit organization in Central Kentucky dedicated to the dignified retirement of former racehorses.
Each hat has been auctioned on the first of day of the month since November, with all of the high-fashion action leading up to this year’s Kentucky Derby, to be held in Louisville, KY on May 7.
The hats are designed and handcrafted by custom milliner Sally Faith Steinmann of the Massachusetts-based Maggie Mae Designs and each one is inspired by one of the champions retired at Old Friends.
“Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to The Derby” Online Auction of Couture Hats Returns for Second Year – Proceeds to Benefit Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement
GEORGETOWN, KY – OCTOBER 29, 2010 – “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby,” an online fashion auction of exclusive Kentucky Derby hats, is returning for the second year to raise funds for Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, KY.
A joint venture between Old Friends and custom milliner Sally Faith Steinmann of Maggie Mae Designs, the 2010 “Hats Off to the Horses” will launch November 1st with the first of six exclusive Derby chapeaus going on the virtual block.
Steinmann, who owns the Massachusetts-based Maggie Mae Designs, is donating the magnificent millinery creations to raise funds for Old Friends, the 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that cares for more than 100 retired racehorses. Each hat is an homage to one of the retirees at Old Friends.
WHO: The Kentucky Horse Park and the family of Clarence Scharbauer
WHAT: Dedication and unveiling of new Alysheba statue at his gravesite
WHEN: Friday, April 16, 2pm
WHERE: Hall of Champions, Kentucky Horse Park
WHY: Clarence Scharbauer III, whose family raced Horse of the Year and Kentucky Derby winner Alysheba, has commissioned a bronze statue for Alysheba’s grave, created by sculptor Shelley Hunter. Before coming to the Kentucky Horse Park, Alysheba spent the previous eight years of his life in the royal stables of His Majesty King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. Known on the track as “America’s horse,” he was sent to the Kentucky Horse Park as a gift from His Majesty to the American people in October 2008.
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