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Old Friends to host homecoming open house for Silver Charm

Champion Thoroughbred returned from stud duty in Japan

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (Nov. 25, 2014) — Kentucky Derby winner, Eclipse champion and Hall of Fame inductee Silver Charm will arrive this week at Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement center in Georgetown, Ky.

Silver Charm in Japan. Image by Kate Hunter
Silver Charm in Japan. Image by Kate Hunter

A special open house for members of the press, as well as the public will be held Monday, Dec. 1 from 1-2 p.m. The now 20-year-old stallion will then enter a 21-day quarantine.

It was announced in October by Three Chimneys Farm that the 1997 champion 3-year-old colt had been retired from breeding in Japan and would be return to the United States to live out his life at Old Friends. The decision about his retirement was a joint venture among Three Chimneys Farm, Silver Charm’s owners Jeff and Beverly Lewis and the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders’ Association (JBBA).

Old Friends invites friends and fans and members of the media to come meet the dual classic winner and welcome him back.

Please arrive promptly. For additional information, call Old Friends at (502) 863-1775.