Wave 3: Silver Charm, still a champion even in retirement
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – The oldest Kentucky Derby-winning horse was Count Fleet, who won the Triple Crown in 1943. He died in 1973 after living 33 years, 8 months, and 9 days. The oldest *livin... Read More
‘Grace under pressure, time and time again … a horse who refused to lose’ – Jay Hovdey on Lava Man
“Here was a racehorse who turned his blue collar into gold. Once no more than a member of the chorus, he grew to seize the great stages of the West, hitting all the high notes of speed, stamina,... Read More
Anne Eberhardt visits Old Friends Farm near Georgetown, Ky and talks with Michael Blowen about Big Brown who has retired from stud and now resides at Old Friends. Watch it on Blood-Horse here ... Read More
GEORGETOWN, KY. – April 24, 2026 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement facility in Georgetown, Ky., will host its 21st Annual Homecoming on... Read More
Andie Biancone, Reporter/Racing Analyst at FanDuel Racing modeling the “Big Brown” Derby hat with jockey Keith Asmussen and Big Brown (Carson Blev... Read More
Georgetown, KY – February 25, 2026 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown, Ky. is pleased to announce the arrival of our ne... Read More
In all he did, Gulch excelled, and now he will be celebrated in an enduring way. Gulch will be inducted into the Racing Hall of Fame on August 7 at the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga Springs, NY. A small horse with a large presence, Gulch was ... Read More
If you’re a longtime reader of this blog, you know about the Old Friends Angle. I don’t necessarily recommend it as a handicapping tool if you’re putting big money on the line, but if you’re choosing a horse to cheer for, we at Old Friends ho... Read More
“On the farm, from friends, and in the racing press, a phrase keeps resounding. “Touch Gold’s passing is the end of an era.” That’s true, and in so many senses. Touch Gold was a son – probably the last great one left – of the mighty... Read More
“As you may know if you’ve visited Old Friends in person or online, besides our main farm we have some satellite locations. The foremost is, of course, Old Friends at Cabin Creek in Greenfield, NY, a beautiful farm near Saratoga that offers t... Read More
“On Friday, August 29, Little Silver Charm succumbed to old age. His estimated age was 38-40 years old. Michael and Diane were with him when he died. At Old Friends, hearts are broken. Photos of him have appeared all over the office, and Michae... Read More
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