Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Facility will host its 13th Annual Homecoming Event Sunday, May 7th beginning at 1 p.m. The event features a live and silent auction of artwork, prints, and racing memorabilia, including several premiere collectible stallion halters.
For those unable to attend the event, absentee bidding for several of the top halters opened Tuesday. On the block are halters worn by American Pharoah, California Chrome, Curlin and Runhappy. To bid, email your name, address, and phone number along with your highest bid to: oldfriendshalters@gmail.com. The deadline to receive bids is Saturday May 6th, at 9 p.m. EST.
The Old Friends Homecoming event will be highlighted by live music, a barbecue buffet, and farm tours, where guests can meet the farm's two Kentucky Derby Champions, Silver Charm and War Emblem, among other memorable equine athletes.
Tickets are still available and can be reserved by calling (502) 863-1775, or booked online by visiting www.oldfriendsequine.org. Tickets are $25; $15 for Old Friends members. Children under 12 are free.
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