Thursday, 08 August 2013 14:38

An Afternoon with Funny Cide

By Staff Report | News

GREENFIELD CENTER — Several lucky visitors got to spend an afternoon with the first New York Bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby, Funny Cide, at Old Friends at Cabin Creek on August 6.

Lunch was catered by Five Points Deli to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Funny Cide’s 2003 Kentucky Derby win. Along with Funny Cide, attendees were able to meet owner Jack Knowlton, jockey Jose Santos, trainer Barkley Tagg and assistant trainer Robin Smullen. Proceeds of the event benefited Old Friends at Cabin Creek, an organization that provides dignified retirement for Thoroughbred race horses. Visit www.oldfriendsatcabincreek.com for more information. 

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