Speed Silks is officially back up and running!🏇
We're now accepting new orders and are excited to continue producing high-quality custom jockey silks with the same level of service and attention to detail customers have come to expect from Speed Silks.
Contact us today at [email protected] or call 806-333-8589 to place an order!
We are hoping that was the last bit of snowfall and we have finally turned the corner into Spring! 🌸 The foals are dropping, horses are starting to shed out, and we have Daffodils!🌼 Ollie, our ‘Clinic Greeter In-Training’ is really stepping up his game and fitting right in ❤️. Enjoy our pics of the week…
Diploma day in Ocala as Successful Agenda graduates from prep training under the watchful eye of Jorge Villagomez. She’s a 3yr old @nytbreeders filly by @spendthriftfarm stallion Known Agenda. She’ll enter training now with @mjsharp75_joe on the @TheNYRA circuit.
Purchased at the @FasigTiptonCo Saratoga Fall Sale as a weanling in concert with our partner Epona Racing and adviser Clark Shepherd, @OPTIMAL_Matings, she was also sent to Audley Farm in VA for certification prior to her stay in Ocala. She follows the same path as many of our previous horses such as Vehemente and Artistic Success.
Cheers to her seeing similar success!
Cheers to patience!!!!
Anyone wishing to honor the memory of trainer and former U.S. Marine John Shirreffs is encouraged by his family to donate to either of John’s favorite charities, https://t.co/4dYjz708ht for veterans/first responders or @Oldfriendsfarm to support our equine friends.
This month’s Sponsor of the Month is @salleehorsevans!
They have consistently gone above & beyond, assisting with our transportation needs. From bringing horses home from out-of-state locations to making emergency trips to the hospital, we have always been able to count on them!
THE PUMA — ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY 2026
Go behind-the-scenes and follow along with the #GDSRacing team as The Puma joins the Road to the #KentuckyDerby 🌹 First stop, a trip to Tampa Bay Downs for the Feb. 7 Sam F. Davis Stakes, a Derby prep.
To be continued…
We are devastated to share the passing of Touch Gold, the 1997 @BelmontStakes winner, who succumbed to the infirmities of old age at 31.
Tough, intelligent, determined, & courageous, he embodied the very spirit of a champion on the track and in retirement.
📸 @battles_laura
We are sad to share the loss of Quindici Man, who was a 3 year resident of Old Friends.
Quindici Man won the Pomona & Zia Park Derbies among his 47 career starts& earning $536,666. We’ll all miss the Man, especially paddock-mate Shackleson. Our condolences to all who loved him.
The last Mass Cap winner.
Lots of love to everyone that knew and loved Commentator. Thanks to @OldFriendsCC@Oldfriendsfarm for sharing him with so many people.
Phenomenal ride by Kendrick Carmouche @KendrickCarmou1 aboard Vehemente for trainer Joe Sharp @mjsharp75_joe and @TheIntlEquine today at the @TheNYRA@BelmontStakes festival weekend in historic Saratoga.
That makes three wins in a row for this talented daughter of @spendthriftfarm stallion Vekoma.
Special thanks to assistant trainer Lorita Lindemann @slambopalm and Clark Shepherd @_Clark_Shepherd@OPTIMAL_Matings.
Vehemente is a NY Bred @nytbreeders and is VA certified, with a career record of 4 wins in 9 starts, along with 2 placings, 2 shows.
Huge thank you to all involved!!
The most wonderful update came in the mail today! These 3 TBs are graduates of our pro bono program here and seem to be living their BEST life @Oldfriendsfarm😍. We are grateful for the huge spotlight on TB aftercare in recent years and proud to partner with the many racetrack programs in place in the Mid Atlantic region to ensure an avenue of options for horses after racing 🏇#payitforward