Old Friends - Thoroughbred Retirement

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Cynthia Grisolia, (347) 423-7322, cindy@oldfriendsequine.org

or Michael Blowen, (502) 863-1775, michael@@oldfriendsequine.org

Old Friends Open House for Kentucky Derby

Champion Silver Charm

GEORGETOWN, KY - November 24, 2014

Kentucky Derby winner, Eclipse champion, and Hall of Fame inductee Silver Charm will arrive this week at Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, KY.

A special open house for members of the press as well as the public will be held Monday December 1st from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The now 20-year-old stallion will then enter a 21-day quarantine.

It was announced in October by Three Chimneys Farm that the 1997 champion three-year-old colt had been retired from breeding in Japan and would be return to the United States to live out his life at Old Friends. The decision about his retirement was a joint venture among Three Chimneys Farm, Silver Charm's owners Jeff and Beverly Lewis, and the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association (JBBA).

Old Friends invites friends and fans and members of the media to come meet the dual classic winner and welcome him back.

Please arrive promptly. For additional information please call Old Friends at (502) 863-1775.

WHAT Open House at Old Friends

WHY To welcome back Kentucky Derby champion Silver Charm

WHEN Monday December 1, 2014 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE Old Friends Farm, 1841 Paynes Depot Road, Georgetown, KY.

Old Friends is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that cares for 150 retired racehorses. It's Dream Chase Farm, located in Georgetown, KY, is open to tourists daily by appointment. Old Friends also has a satellite facility in Greenfield Center, N.Y., Old Friends at Cabin Creek: The Bobby Frankel Division. 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.