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Both were pensioned from stud duty in 2019 at Frank Stronach’s Adena Springs, near Paris, KY., and have now been donated to the non-profit organization.

The 7-year-old son of More Than Ready — Goodbye Stranger, by Broad Brush stood initially at Spendthrift Farm and then at Red River Farms in Louisiana.

Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement facilitybased in Georgetown, KY, this week welcomed two new retirees as part of a unique arrangement with owners LNJ Foxwoods.

In the midst of a slow Kentucky Derby week Michael and Little Silver Charm thought they’d predict which horse some of our retirees might be rooting for in this year’s odd edition.

Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement facility based in Georgetown, KY., today announced plans for a landmark online auction series that will feature treasured pieces from one of the foremost private collections of racing memorabilia in the United States.

This week, Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Farm in Georgetown, KY, welcomed three new retirees, stakes winner all.

Belmont Stakes and Travers winner Birdstone has been pensioned to Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, KY.

The son of Strawberry Road (AUS) was euthanized today at Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Farm in Georgetown, KY, due to the infirmities of old age. He was 32.

Breeders’ Cup and Maker’s Mark® Announce Charity for Champions Commemorative Bottle to Honor James E. “Ted” Bassett III Proceeds from the 2020 auction will once again support Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement, along with the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, and the Race Track Chaplaincy of America’s COVID-19 relief efforts.

As you are likely aware, the current global health crisis has caused us to halt our tourism operations and quarantine the farm. Good news: We have begun a partial reopening, and we’re so happy to welcome back small numbers of guests as we continue to adhere to CDC guidelines and those set forth by the […]