Fundraiser Slated for Retired Stallion Facility

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A fundraiser to benefit a proposed facility for pensioned Thoroughbred stallions in Central Kentucky will be held at Hopewell Farm near Midway July 23.

"Evening Under the Stars" will include a silent auction of horse and movie-related items. Entertainment will be provided by comedian Frank Santorelli, who plays a bartender in the HBO original series "The Sopranos." The event will be held from 7-11 p.m. EDT. Tickets are available for $200 and will include an autographed copy of Barbara Livinston's "Old Friends: Visits With My Favorite Thoroughbreds."

The proposed facility for retired stallions will be called "Old Friends." Michael Blowen has led the development of the project.

"The idea for "Old Friends" started when we were trying to re-locate two Parrish Hill barns on the development property," Blowen said. "Then, it just evolved from there. Rick Trontz of Hopewell Farm suggested it might make a great place for pensioned-off stallions and he's generously offered the farm for the fundraiser.

"We want "Old Friends" to be a showplace for the sport. It's great for the fans to see these retired stars, great for the owners who have a place to retire their champions and great for the Bluegrass because it'll attract tourists to horse racing's rich and wonderful heritage."

Tickets for "Evening Under the Stars" can be purchased at (859) 846-4956.

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