Video showing Little Silver Charm enjoying his preferred sport – soccer
Remember the days when celebrities names were attached to golf tournaments?
What used to be the Bob Hope Desert Classic is now the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Near here, what once was the Sammy Davis Jr. Greater Hartford Open, is now the Travelers Championship.
But unless you were a pro golfer or had the deep pockets to play in the pro-am, regular folks couldn’t tee up in those famous tourneys.
However, in the upcoming Little Silver Charm Miniature Golf Tournament, anyone can play. Plus, you can celebrate the Grand Opening of Old Friends at Cabin Creek, the Bobby Frankel division of Old Friends. Read the rest of the article to see more.
Located in Greenfield Center, NY, just outside of Saratoga Springs, Old Friends at Cabin Creek is like Old Friends in Kentucky – a retirement center for race horses.
And a select few others lucky enough to get in. Like Little Silver Charm.
Here’s a bit of his story, in case you missed him in People magazine in 2008:
Video of Little Silver Charm on tour of the Old Friends Kentucky farm
Considering LSC’s demanding social schedule, his attendance at the tournament is doubtful.
However, his friend Michael Blowen, the founder of Old Friends and who you see in the video playing soccer with him, is scheduled to appear.
Still, celebrities abound. Jockeys and trainers are slated to participate. And the famous (or infamous?) Zippy Chippy, best known for losing 100 races, is already a resident at Cabin Creek.
The mini golf tourney is not the only part of the Grand Opening celebration. Check out all the activities, posted straight from the Old Friends newsletter, with permission, of course. 
WHAT: Inaugural Little Silver Charm Miniature Golf Tournament
WHEN: THURSDAY, JULY 22nd from 11 AM – 2 PM EDT
WHERE: Murphy’s Driving Range , Rte 9, Saratoga Springs , NY
Come meet and play a friendly round of golf in foursomes with some of America ‘s best jockeys! Currently on the slate to participate are Jean Cruget, who rode Seattle Slew to win the 1977 Triple Crown; three-time Kentucky Derby winner and Hall of Fame member Kent Desormeaux; two-time Derby winner, five-time Breeders’ Cup Classic winner and Hall of Famer Chris McCarron; and one of New York ‘s former leading riders Robbie Davis. More participants will be announced at a later date. We will have a shotgun start with one foursome (each including one of our jockeys) per hole. Sign up for $20 per player by contacting the driving range, or call JoAnn Pepper at 518-698-2377
WHAT: Grand Opening of Old Friends at Cabin Creek Farm, The Bobby Frankel Division
WHEN: THURSDAY, JULY 22nd at 3 PM EDT
WHERE: Cabin Creek Farm, 483 Sand Hill Road, Greenfield Center, NY
Meet the retired thoroughbreds of Old Friend’s New York division, including Travers winner Thunder Rumble; stakes winners Watchem Smokey and New Export; America’s lovable loser Zippy Chippy; and the rest of the herd, Cool N Collective, Midnight Secret, Red Down South, Karakorum Patriot, Moonshadow Gold and Mr. Cowboy. Listen to their stories and get up close to these incredible athletes.
4 p.m.: Dedication ceremony. Old Friends founder Michael Blowen and relatives of Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel will be on hand to speak. Frankel, a multiple Eclipse Award winner as America ‘s leading trainer, passed away in November 2009.
Thoroughbred retirement was a cause dear to his heart, and this farm was named in his honor.
5:30 p.m.: Cookout & classic picnic dinner served at the farm. Live unplugged music throughout the afternoon! Admission is free, but donations are always gratefully accepted! Call JoAnn Pepper at 518-698-2377
WHAT: Open House at Cabin Creek Farm
WHEN: SATURDAY, JULY 24th from 12 PM – 3 PM EDT
WHERE: 483 Sand Hill Road, Greenfield Center , NY
Before heading out to the races (where the day’s feature will be the Grade I Coaching Club American Oaks), stop by and visit some
of our retirees.
WHAT: Cocktail Party and Silent Auction
WHEN: SATURDAY, JULY 24th from 7 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
WHERE: The Washington Inn, 111 South Broadway,
Saratoga Springs , NY
Tickets for the evening are $50 and are available by contacting JoAnn Pepper at 518-698-2377
Can’t get enough of those Old Friends? Here are some more articles I’ve written about the retirement center in Kentucky:
- Photos and captions for the “Weekend Road Trip” section of Lee Lofland’s “The Graveyard Shift”, a blog about police procedure for writers
- Goodbye, Ruhlmann, who was fast, smart, curious and possibly carnivorous – but was a good boy for me.
Little Silver Charm fuels up for more soccer action/Photo by Rhonda Lane
Tags: Old Friends, Old Friends at Cabin Creek, Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Center, Saratoga 2010 season, Saratoga racing, Saratoga Springs
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