Touch Gold to Old Fiends

[thespaah]

Adena Springs has donated the pensioned Tough Gold to Old Friends in Georgetown, KY..
a nice gesture on the part of this Breeder.
www.oldfriendsequine.org.

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GEORGETOWN, KY - DECEMBER 21, 2015 - Belmont Stakes winner Touch Gold, the horse famous for denying Silver Charm the Triple Crown in 1997, has been retired to Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, KY.

Michael Blowen, founder and president of Old Friends, made the announcement today.

The 21-year-old stallion comes to Old Friends from Adena Springs in Paris, KY., and has been generously donated by Adena owner Frank Stronach along with an endowment.

[horses4courses]

Fine racehorse :ThmbUp:

I remember hearing before his California debut that he was pretty special.
Was hoping to make a killing.

It turned out to be the worst kept secret in the world. :D
He wasn't much better than even money. Pretty sure he won.

Always liked his trainer David Hofmans.
He does well when he gets good stock.

[WALLENDA]

He should have won the Preakness too..

[ultracapper]

Stronach sent money also. Good cause.

[Si2see]

Awesome news, I hadn't heard. I will see him New Years weekend.

If any of you see us walking around Turfway with Michael don't be afraid to come say hello. :p

Jason

[ronsmac]

Nice horse. I bet him in the Belmont but foolishly bet him in the Breeders cup bad foot and all. Skip away was an absolute lock. One of the worst bets I've ever made.

[EMD4ME]

Adena Springs has donated the pensioned Tough Gold to Old Friends in Georgetown, KY..
a nice gesture on the part of this Breeder.
www.oldfriendsequine.org.

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GEORGETOWN, KY - DECEMBER 21, 2015 - Belmont Stakes winner Touch Gold, the horse famous for denying Silver Charm the Triple Crown in 1997, has been retired to Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, KY.

Michael Blowen, founder and president of Old Friends, made the announcement today.

The 21-year-old stallion comes to Old Friends from Adena Springs in Paris, KY., and has been generously donated by Adena owner Frank Stronach along with an endowment.

:ThmbUp: :ThmbUp: :ThmbUp:

Enjoy your retirement old pal.

[nijinski]

This is great Touch Gold and Silver Charm both on the grounds !

[Si2see]

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac333/si2see/IMG_1846.jpg (http://s913.photobucket.com/user/si2see/media/IMG_1846.jpg.html)

Silver Charm saying hello in October. I will post Touch Gold next weekend.

Jason

[nijinski]

Thanks Jason looking forward to the pics .

[thespaah]

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac333/si2see/IMG_1846.jpg (http://s913.photobucket.com/user/si2see/media/IMG_1846.jpg.html)

Silver Charm saying hello in October. I will post Touch Gold next weekend.

Jason
Its amazing how some of the horses at Old Friends are just photo hams.
On my tour, some of them scurried away across their paddock while others made their way to the fence and allowed people to pet them and photograph.
Old Friends is a very cool place. I recommend a visit.

[VeryOldMan]

Silver Charm saying hello in October.
Great picture - thanks for the post.