March, 2021 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Old Friends Launches Memory Lane ‘Brick-by-Brick’ Campaign

Old Friends has launched its “Memory Lane–Brick by Brick” fundraising campaign, where supporters of the non-profit organization can claim a spot in Old Friends's Nikki Bacharach Memorial Garden with a custom paver honoring a loved one, a legendary horse, a lost pet, a business, or other. Fans can contribute to Memory Lane by choosing one of two-sized bricks customized with colors, graphics, and text to create an elegant and permanent legacy for $125 or $225.

Bricks will be laid to form a path in the Old Friends Memorial Garden/Champion's Cemetery, which is located adjacent to the farm's Visitor Center. Here, great horses such as Kentucky Derby Winners War Emblem and Charismatic, Breeders' Cup Classic Winner Awesome Again, and Champions Hidden Lake, Noor, and Bint Marscay (Aus) have been laid to rest. The courtyard will be open to visitors. Memory Lane bricks are available now and can be ordered via thatsmybrick.com.

Installation of the Memory Lane–Brick by Brick garden is expected to begin in June of 2021.

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Old Friends Launches ‘Memory Lane – Brick By Brick’ Fundraising Campaign

Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility based in Georgetown, KY., today launched its “Memory Lane – Brick by Brick” fundraising campaign.

Now supporters of the non-profit organization can claim a spot in Old Friends's Nikki Bacharach Memorial Garden with a custom paver honoring a loved one, a legendary horse, a lost pet, a business, or other.

Fans can contribute to Memory Lane by choosing one of two-sized bricks customized with colors, graphics, and text to create an elegant and permanent legacy.

Paddock Level pavers measure 4” x 8” and are available for $125.00
Winner's Circle Level pavers measure 8” x 8” and are available for $225.00.

Donors can customize their bricks with personal text and choose from a variety of brick colors and available graphics. Business logos can also be uploaded.

Bricks will be laid to form a path in the Old Friends Memorial Garden/Champion's Cemetery, which is located adjacent to the farm's Visitor Center. Here, great horses such as Kentucky Derby Winners War Emblem and Charismatic, Breeders' Cup Classic Winner Awesome Again, and Champions Hidden Lake, Noor, and Bint Marscay (AUS) have been laid to rest. The courtyard will be open to visitors.

Memory Lane bricks are available now and can be ordered via thatsmybrick.com—Just CLICK HERE to access order page and follow the step-by-step instructions for customizing.

Installation of the Memory Lane-Brick by Brick garden is expected to begin in June of 2021.

The Old Friends Memorial Garden is named after the late Nikki Bacharach, daughter of actress Angie Dickinson and composer Burt Bacharach, both long-time supporters of the farm.

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Hats Off To The Horses: Patch Chapeau Up For Auction To Benefit Old Friends

For the 12th consecutive year, Maggie Mae Designs® and Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement have teamed up for an unparalleled online shopping experience: “Hats off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby”.

This unique fundraiser features one-of-a-kind couture hats created by Maggie Mae Designs®, the sale of which benefits Old Friends.

The third hat up for bid in our 2021 auction series honors Patch, the son of Union rags out of the A. P. Indy mare Windyindy. Patch was donated to the non-profit organization by owner Calumet farm following a three-season racing career.

Bidding in this online auction will be available through March 11, 8:00 pm (EST). To bid, CLICK HERE

A 30-1 longshot in the 2017 Kentucky Derby, Patch became the season's feel-good story after it was revealed that he had lost his left eye as a 2-year-old but overcame his adversity to make it to the Churchill Downs starting gate on the First Saturday in May. Trained by Todd Pletcher and ridden by Tyler Gafflione, Patch eventually finished 14th in that race behind winner Always Dreaming.

To celebrate Patch's fan-favorite status in the Derby, a large, sumptuous rose curl, created with swirling layers of red silk organza, became the centerpiece. Gold silk was then folded in several layers for the sash and hand stitched to encircle the crown of the hat. The lining, meanwhile, was made with lively black and white polka dot satin to reflect Patch's playful and kind personality.

As a physical remembrance of Patch, several strands of his tail hair were braided and woven into the trim of the hat, creating a unique, one-of-a-kind Derby chapeau that captures Patch not only in spirit but in substance as well.

Maggie Mae Designs® Custom Millinery offers magnificent hats for all occasions – from glamorous racing events such as the Kentucky Derby and the Royal Ascot to stunning bridal wear and handsome cocktail fashions. Every hat is carefully handcrafted by milliner Sally Faith Steinmann from her home base in South Harwich, MA. Salons of her fashions can been seen on her website at www.maggiemaedesigns.com

Bidding is open now. To bid CLICK HERE

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Live Racing In New Mexico Scheduled To Resume On April 23 At SunRay Park

On Feb. 25, 2021, it was announced that restrictions regarding gaming in the state of New Mexico would be loosened. The news was emphatically embraced by the New Mexico horse racing industry as purse accounts will now experience an influx of funding not seen since March 16, 2020.

Newly named Chairman of the New Mexico Racing Commission, Sam Bregman, said: “We are very excited to get live horse racing going again in the state of New Mexico. We look forward to getting the industry back on track starting with the April 23, 2021 opening day at SunRay Park in Farmington, NM.”

The New Mexico Racing Commission intends to make decisions regarding the SunRay Park purse schedule, condition book, post times, racing officials, and wagering format at the upcoming March 18, 2021 regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

At its Feb. 18 meeting, the NMRC officially cancelled the 2020-2021 race meet at Sunland Park just outside El Paso, NM, which never began as scheduled on Dec. 26 because of COVID-19 restrictions in the state.

Ruidoso Downs, The Downs at Albuquerque, and Zia Park all have dates on the calendar for 2021 as well.

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