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Former Barn Buddies Birdstone, Sun King Reunited at Old Friends

When 2004 Belmont and Travers Stakes winner Birdstone arrived at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, Ky., after 15 years as a stallion at Gainesway Farm, it took him longer than most retirees to the farm to get acclimated.

Old Friends founder Michael Blowen said most stallions run the fence a few times in their new paddock, settle in, and get used to the good life of a steady stream of carrots. But Birdstone, a 19-year-old by Grindstone, was plagued by anxiety during his first week at Old Friends.
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Roul The Ice and Mr. Park Making Progress

It has been a bit since I’ve updated everyone on the journey of Roul The Ice and Mr. Park and their journey to the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover.  Both boys are doing absolutely wonderfully, and both progressing nicely in their programs.
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Phantomof the Nile Has Breeders’ Cup Relatives

Every year when we gear up for the Breeders’ Cup, I always enjoy examining the pedigrees of the contenders. From the blue bloods destined for greatness from birth, to the discount stallions out of otherwise unremarkable mares, we see it all over those two days of racing.
Thoroughbred Charities of America to Host Online Auction of Halters Worn by Breeders’ Cup Winners

Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) will host an online auction of halters worn by Breeders’ Cup winners and contenders. The All-Star Halter Auction is set to open on Friday, Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. ET and will conclude on Monday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. ET.

The auction is sponsored by LNJ Foxwoods and all proceeds will benefit TCA.
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: A Look Back and a Love Story

Maintaining Magoo’s eligibility for the 2021 Thoroughbred Makeover through the fall is turning out to be a little harder than I had expected — we cannot go over 15 retraining rides prior to Dec. 1. With him feeling his best again, he continually reminds me how trainable he is, and I am getting extremely excited to get him started on the path to his second career.

Thankfully, fall in the Central Kentucky Thoroughbred industry is busy. While at the sales, I have been having fun keeping an eye on Magoo’s former competition.

A Look Back

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