American Pharoah Trainer Bob Baffert Donates to Old Friends

The Triple Crown winning trainer pledged a $50,000 donation to the farm that’s home to three of his former trainees.
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Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement facility in Georgetown, Kentucky, will be the recipient of a $50,000 donation from Hall of Fame and Triple Crown winning trainer Bob Baffert and his wife, Jill.

Baffert’s trainee American Pharoah swept the coveted Triple Crown—the first in 37 years—when he won the Belmont Stakes on June 6.

Immediately following the horse’s victory the Bafferts pledged a $50,000 donation each to four charitable organizations: Old Friends, The Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund, The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, and CARMAcares.

Old Friends is the retirement home of three of Baffert’s former trainees: 2002 Kentucky Derby hopeful Danthebluegrassman, multiple Grade 1 winning fan favorite Game On Dude, and 1997 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Silver Charm

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