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Monthly Archives: May 2018

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Three Chimneys visit

31 Thursday May 2018

Three Chimneys held their traditional Derby week open house, and I was glad of the opportunity to see Gun Runner in retirement for the first time after following him to several tracks and making the trip to Florida for the Pegasus World Cup just to see his career finale. He seems to have as calm a demeanor as ever, and his stride and its efficiency of motion stood out as always, reminding me of a panther walking.

Gun Runner
Gun Runner
Seattle Slew statue at Three Chimneys

Barn at Three Chimneys; interesting cabin-style architecture
Sky Mesa
Sky Mesa

Slew O’Gold’s headstone and flowering tree
Gun Runner; after following him to several tracks in his racing days, this was my first time seeing him in retirement

Will Take Charge
Will Take Charge

Liked the Gun Runner shirt stallion manager Sandy Hatfield wore

 

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Derby Week 2018 begins!

31 Thursday May 2018

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Farm visits, April 2018

31 Thursday May 2018

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Point Given Day at the Kentucky Horse Park

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Denali Stud

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Serena’s Song

Giving Serena a peppermint
Found a spot where she loved to be scratched, the reason for the way she is standing/leaning into it. She can be very particular about contact and patience level (only befitting her status as a top racehorse and producer!), so this was special because it was the first time I found connected with her like this, and enjoyed finding something that she appreciated. The reason for visiting this horses I followed racing is for connection, beautiful memories of one-on-one time like this and I am grateful to the farms that allow these visits.

Mill Ridge Farm

Neck straps of a few top mares
Devine Actress’ neck strap
Names of graded stakes winners bred and/or raised at Mill Ridge, as well as the number of them

Stakes winners bred/raised by Mill Ridge
Fastbridled
Keep Up, standing at Mill Ridge (by Unbridled’s Song out of Kentucky Oaks winner Keeper Hill)

Keep Up

 

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Keeneland Spring Meet 2018

17 Thursday May 2018

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