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BTE Stables Purchases Part of Historic Golden Chance Farm

BTE Stables, which was founded in 2019, announced on Friday the purchase of part of Golden Chance Farm near Paris, Ky., the former home of two-time Horse of the Year John Henry and 1970 Kentucky Derby winner Dust Commander. The purchase included two training barns with 56 stalls, a HydroHorse aquatred, Kraft hot walker, round pen, and grass gallop.

“We’re excited to stake our claim in the heart of Bourbon County among such esteemed neighbors as Godolphin’s Stonerside, Coolmore America’s Creekview, and Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa as we start the next chapter at BTE,” said founding partner Daniel Schmidt.

BTE Stables began as a pinhooking operation and is currently accepting new clients. In addition to pinhooking partnerships, BTE services include layups, weanling and yearling board, select mare and foal care, sales prep, and bloodstock advising.

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BTE Stables Purchases Portion Of Historic Golden Chance Farm

On Wednesday, BTE Stables finalized the purchase of a portion of historic Golden Chance Farm, home of the 1970 Kentucky Derby winner Dust Commander.

The farm's proven soils have produced such notable alumni as John Henry and Run Dusty Run and features 56 stalls across two training barns, a HydroHorse aquatred, Kraft hot walker, round pen and grass gallop.

“We're excited to stake our claim in the heart of Bourbon County among such esteemed neighbors as Godolphin's Stonerside, Coolmore America's Creekview and Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa as we start the next chapter at BTE” said founding partner Daniel Schmidt.

Founded in 2019, BTE Stables began pinhooking with the intention to grow into a top-tier operation, offering personalized care for Thoroughbreds.

BTE Stables looks forward to transitioning to the property coming off the six-figure sale of its first independent pinhook (Hip 479 in the Fasig Tipton September Select Showcase), allowing the owner-operators to live onsite and and take on additional boarding clients.

BTE Stables' Erin O'Keefe expaned on the mindset; “Our focus is providing dedicated, individualized programs for every horse in our care. Our philosophy focuses on allowing horses to grow and develop naturally, incorporating ample turnout time and socialization with customized feed regimens and individualized attention. This hands-on approach establishes a solid foundation for success in the sales ring and on the racetrack.”

BTE is currently accepting new clients and their services include layups, weanling and yearling board, select mare and foal care, sales prep, on-site farriery and bloodstock advising in addition to pinhooking partnerships.

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Golden Chance Farm Offered for Sale

Golden Chance Farm, an historic 600+ acre property in Bourbon County, is currently being offered for sale through Kirkpatrick & Co. The farm was home to 1970 GI Kentucky Derby winner Dust Commander, who was campaigned by Robert and Verna Lehmann and who began his stud career at the Lehmanns’ Golden Chance Farm. The farm was also the birthplace of the great John Henry, as well as 1977 Derby runner-up Run Dusty Run.

In addition to a main residence and guest house, the property includes five barns with one-hundred stalls, a HydroHorse aqua-

tread, and six-horse Kraft hotwalker. The farm’s neighbors include Claiborne Farm, Coolmore America’s Creekview Farm, Godolphin’s Stonerside Farm, Stone Farm, and Xalapa.

“Kirkpatrick & Co. is deeply honored by the confidence of our client,” said the agency’s president and principal broker Zach Davis, who has the listing. “It’s always a pleasure to offer a farm with such provenance, but because this year is the 50th anniversary of its Derby victory, it’s doubly-special.”

The farm has been listed at $3,725,000.

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Golden Chance Farm, Former Home Of Dust Commander, Offered For Sale

Golden Chance Farm, home of the 1970 Kentucky Derby winner, is being offered for sale for the first time in decades.

“Kirkpatrick & Co. is deeply honored by the confidence of our client,” said Kirkpatrick & Co. president & principal broker Zach Davis, who has the listing. “It's always a pleasure to offer a farm with such provenance, but because this year is the 50th anniversary of its Derby victory, it's doubly-special.”

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lehmann won the 1970 Kentucky Derby with Dust Commander, who they purchased at Keeneland in 1968 for $6,500. Following his Derby win, Dust Commander enjoyed a remarkable career at stud. He sired 15 stakes winners, including the winner of the 1975 Preakness Stakes, Master Derby. Also among the farm's esteemed alumni are John Henry and Run Dusty Run.

The property measures 600± acres of rolling Bourbon County land with an excellent location and proven, productive soils.

The farm is anchored by a residence built of Kentucky River marble, complete with matching guest house and garage, and an iconic stone carillon.

Equine improvements include five barns with 100 stalls, a HydroHorse aqua-tread, and a six-horse Kraft hotwalker. Stoner Creek meanders through the farm, offering some of the most breathtaking and exclusive vistas in all of Central Kentucky. Immediate neighbors include Claiborne Farm, Coolmore America's Creekview Farm, Godolphin's Stonerside Farm, Stone Farm, and Xalapa.

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