Old Friends

Welfare
A life after racing: NY-bred millionaire Naughty New Yorker thrives as aftercare ambassador
Mary Eddy/NYRA | Dec 24, 2025 |
Welfare
A life after racing: Old Friends welcomes Zenyatta’s son Cozmic One
Press Release | Oct 5, 2024 |
Welfare
Old Friends founder Michael Blowen steps down as president
Press Release | Jan 6, 2024 |
Welfare
‘They eat together, they walk together and they’re playing together’ – G1 veterans Channel Maker and Red Knight enjoy retirement
NYRA Press Office | Dec 27, 2023 |
Welfare
Blue-collar hero: record-breaking Rapid Redux enjoys life in retirement – alongside his bossy pal Amazombie
Amanda Duckworth | Aug 14, 2023 |
Welfare
‘You have to do what’s right for the horse’ – at home with Silver Charm, Lava Man and their pals at Old Friends
Amanda Duckworth | Jun 16, 2023 |
Racing
‘He likes to be the boss’ – Lava Man enjoys his retirement at Old Friends
Amanda Duckworth | Dec 16, 2022 |
Racing
Farewell to racing’s loveable loser: remembering Zippy Chippy, the ‘world’s worst racehorse’
Steve Dennis | Apr 19, 2022 |
Welfare
2022 charity calendar celebrates Secretariat’s daughter Weekend Surprise
TRC staff | Nov 25, 2021 |
Welfare
‘If a bit could be put aside at each stage of Thoroughbreds’ lives, everyone would be better off’
Patrick Lawrence Gilligan | Sep 15, 2021 |