Five-time Grade I winner Einstein (Brz) (Spend a Buck–Gay Charm {Brz}, by Ghadeer {Fr}) has taken up residence at Old Friends Thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown, Kentucky. The 17-year-old stallion has been pensioned by The Stonach Group's Adena Springs to the non-profit organization.
Racing for Stronach Stables, Einstein won the 2009 GI Santa Anita H., 2008 and 2009 GI Woodford Reserve Turf Classic, 2008 GI Gulfstream Park Turf S. and 2006 GI Gulfstream Park Breeders' Cup S. On the board in 19 of 30 starts, he won 11 times and earned $2,703,324.
Einstein retired from racing in 2010 to stand at Adena Springs near Paris, KY. He later stood at Adena Springs North in Ontario, Canada, and at Magali Farms near Santa Ynez, CA. His top runners include Grade III winner Rankhasprivileges and multiple-stakes-placed E Equalsmcsquared.
“We're extremely grateful to The Stronach Group for allowing us to care for Einstein, and for supporting him with a significant annual contribution,” said Old Friends President and founder Michael Blowen. “Einstein has a lot of fans and I'm sure they'll be flocking to visit him.”
Einstein will join fellow Adena retirees Alphabet Soup and Touch Gold at Old Friends.
“Einstein was one of the most honest and consistent race horses of modern times,” said Adena Springs farm manager Donald Wells. “He came very close to being the first horse to win Grade I races on the turf, synthetic and dirt when he was a troubled third in the Stephen Foster in 2009. It has been a privilege to care for such a tough and honest horse. We know he will be well taken care of at Old Friends, and we look forward to his fan base getting to know and love him the way we have.”
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