Breeders’ Cup Sprint Champion Gulch passed away at age 32 at Old Friends (Photo by Equisport)

GEORGETOWN, KY – MAY 24, 2016 – Join Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement on Monday May 30th at as we honor our champions that have passed on in the last year.

Gulch
Mixed Pleasure
Flick
Do One Dance
Wallenda

Our memorial ceremony, featuring guest speakers and the final “Call to Post”, begins at 1 pm on our Georgetown farm, located at 1841 Paynes Depot Road. The public and press are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Old Friends is an assisted-living facility and we specialize in the elder care of these great athletes. The only down side of the job is when they leave us. But in death, as in life, we try to treat them with the dignity they deserve. It’s an honor to pay tribute to these great champions.
–Michael Blowen, founder and President of Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement.

Old Friends is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that cares for more than 160 retired racehorses. Its Dream Chase Farm, located in Georgetown, KY, is open to tourists daily by appointment. Old Friends also has a satellite facility in Greenfield Center, New York, Old Friends at Cabin Creek: The Bobby Frankel Division, which is also open to visitors. For more information on tours or to make a donation, contact the main farm at (502) 863-1775 or see their website at www.oldfriendsequine.org.

MEDIA CONTACT: Cynthia Grisolia, (347) 423-7322, cindy@oldfriendsequine.org; Michael Blowen, (502) 863-1775, michael@oldfriendsequine.org