GEORGETOWN, KY. – April 26, 2023 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Farm in Georgetown, Ky., will dedicate three new street signs on the farm during its 18th Annual Homecoming event, Sunday, May 7, 2023, noon to 4 p.m.
The new signs will honor three of horse racing’s long-time luminaries and supporters of Old Friends:
* Dave Litfin, “Litfin Lane,” author of numerous horse racing handicapping books and a writer for the Daily Racing Form;
* Bob Neumeier, “Neumeier Street,” who is best known as an NBC broadcaster for some of horse racing’s biggest races including the Triple Crown races and Breeders’ Cup; and
* Jay Privman, “Privman Pass,” recently retired as Daily Racing Form’s national correspondent and 2023 Special Eclipse Award honoree.
Litfin and Neumeier passed away in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
“This trio of remarkable chroniclers of Thoroughbred racing will have paths named after them at Old Friends to remind all of our visitors of the importance of their stories,” said Michael Blowen, President and founder of Old Friends. “We owe them a huge debt of gratitude.”
The three new street signs will join the two existing ones on the farm, “Byars Way” and “Mooney’s Place,” which honor Dr. Doug Byars, Old Friends original equine veterinarian, and Bill Mooney, an Eclipse Award winning writer.
Homecoming event tickets are on sale now! They are $40 for the general public and $20 for Old Friends Clubhouse members. Children 12 and under are free. For tickets, go to: www.oldfriendsequine.org or CLICK HERE.
The day will include a barbecue buffet lunch provided by Proud Mary, farm tours, live Bluegrass music, book signings, and live and silent auctions of racing memorabilia, collectible stallion halters, artwork, jewelry, books, and much more.
Old Friends, a non-profit organization, is home to such retired stars of the turf as 1997 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007, Silver Charm; a multiple graded-stakes winner who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015, Lava Man; Belmont Stakes winners Touch Gold, Sarava, Ruler On Ice, and Birdstone; three-time Santa Anita Handicap star, Game On Dude; 2005 Wood Memorial winner, Bellamy Road; 2012 Breeders’ Cup Turf and Arlington Million winner, Little Mike; one-eyed, fan-favorite and third-place finisher in the 2017 Belmont Stakes, Patch; and two-time Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint winner, Stormy Liberal.
The event is rain or shine. For additional information please call the farm at (502) 863-1775.
Sunday, May 7, 2023
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Old Friends Farm
1841 Paynes Depot Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
