Hats Off to Kentucky s Horse Industry Day and the Rood & Riddle $50,000 Kentucky Grand Prix will take place Saturday, July 25 th at the Kentucky Horse Park. This event includes Sponsor Tent ringside seating and a buffet dinner, as well as both live and silent auctions and the first ever Equine Exclusive Book Fair. 100% of its proceeds are donated to two very worthwhile charities, The Kentucky Equine Humane Center and The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation. Seats are available for $125 and tables of 8 for $1000. If you would like to purchase tickets, please contact Erin Morgan at emorgan@roodandriddle.com or (859) 233-0371. There will be approximately 10 live auction items and over 100 silent auction items offered at the event. In an effort to allow prospective bidders to review and consider items, and allow those who cannot attend an opportunity to bid, proxy bids will be accepted on the items listed below. For more information about the event or if you are interested in bidding on any of the items listed below, please go to: http://hatsoffky.com/proxybidform Please note: If you submit a bid, you will be called at the phone number provided to obtain credit card information. LIVE AUCTION ITEMS 2015 Breeders Cup World Championships Package for two! (Value: Priceless) VIP access to the 2015 Breeders Cup in Lexington. You and a guest will enjoy a unique opportunity to enjoy a VIP experience at the 2015 Breeders Cup as it debuts at Lexington s own Keeneland race track this year. This package includes tickets for two to enjoy a full day of racing in the exclusive Trophy Lounge Chalet on Saturday, October 31, 2015. You will be treated to delicious food and an open bar all day long, as well as complimentary parking with your coveted parking pass. Any Breeders Cup tickets are a hot ticket this year, but this special VIP experience is a rare treat indeed! (continued on page 2)
Spend one week in delightful Aspen "Miner's Cabin"! (Value: $7000) Choose between Spectacular Autumn Views (week of Sept 16-22, 2015) OR Ski Slope Opening/Thanksgiving (week of Nov 25 - Dec 1, 2015. Stay in this cozy little "Miner's Cabin" complete with three+ bedrooms and four full baths. Located in Aspen's historic West End - walking distance to downtown and city transportation to all ski areas. Available only Sept 16-22 or Nov 25-Dec 1, 2015. Minimum Bid: $5,000 Cocktails with a Star! (Value: Priceless) What could be better than the chance to meet and greet the legendary Equine champion, Rachel Alexandra, up close and in person? We know! The chance to enjoy cocktails with up to 10 of your friends on the patio of the beautiful Stonestreet Farm while having a private meet and greet with Rachel Alexandra, of course! Bid on this once in a lifetime opportunity to sip cocktails with your favorite equine star!! Must redeem by July 15, 2016. Destin, Florida Getaway (Value: $10,000): Spend 6 days and 5 nights in sunny Destin, Florida! Destination house for friends and family can sleep 20 people with 5 bedrooms and 5 baths on three floors. Your guests will enjoy taking a dip in the heated pool, relaxing in the hot tub, and grilling delicious meals - all in close proximity to a beautiful private beach. House is also close to some of the best outlet shopping in America and some of the best golf courses east of the Mississippi! Available October - April on a mutually agreed upon date. Must be used by April 2016. (continued on page 3)
University of Kentucky Basketball Package: (Value: Priceless) A thrilling package for any UK basketball fan! Cheer on the cats in style. This package includes 2 lower arena seat tickets plus parking (one block from arena) for three different games in the 2015-2016 basketball season. C-A-T-S, CATS, CATS, CATS!!! Select three games on mutually agreeable dates Day At The Race s with Legendary Triple Crown Jockey Jean Cruguet and Framed Stone Reeves print from Jean s private collection (Value: Priceless) Enjoy a day during fall meet at Churchill Downs in the Turf Club for 6 guests. Includes meal, dessert, gift bag and a fun filled day of racing history & handicapping hosted by legendary Jockey Jean Cruguet. Tour of Kentucky Derby Museum included, and watch replay of the 1977 Kentucky Derby race with Mr. Cruguet who will narrate as you watch his historic ride. We only have three surviving Triple Crown Jockeys in the world; spend a day with a living treasure of racing history! Following this once-in-a-lifetime experience, take home a framed print by world-reknowned equine artist, the late Richard Stone Reeves. Mr. Reeves was commissioned in 1977 by Jean Cruguet, to paint him aboard undefeated Triple Crown champion thoroughbred Seattle Slew. The scene for the painting was the historic Hialeah racecourse in Florida. The framed print is numbered & signed by Mr. Cruguet, from his private collection! John Deere X300 Tractor with a 42 inch Deck: (Value: $3000) The X300 tractor is loaded with features that make mowing quick, efficient and fun. Features include a smooth-running V-twin 18.5 hp itorque Power System and easy-to-use Twin Touch hydrostatic transmission Twin Touch hydrostatic transmission (continued on page 4)
Exquisite Baccaret necklace (Value: $995) This beautiful silver and stone necklace is the perfect accessory for any outfit! 21c Museum Hotel Getaway.. and getaway... and getaway again! (Value: $2249) Enjoy overnight stays at three different 21c Museum Hotel locations, while dining at some terrific restaurants in three different cities. Getaway One: Drive north to Cincinnati for a one night stay at 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati. While there, enjoy a complimentary couples massage at The Spa at 21c and drinks at the Cocktail Terrace and/or Metropole. Getaway Two: Head west to 21c Museum Hotel Louisville for one Sunday night stay in a suite! While there, enjoy dinner for two at Proof on Main and another complimentary meal for two at Garage Bar. Getaway Three: You have the chance to be one of the first guests to stay one night at the brand new 21c Museum Hotel Lexington (after March 1, 2016) and also host dinner for 8 guests in the Vault Private Dining Room at this exciting new location. One-way, single stall flight for one horse aboard any scheduled Tex Sutton flight (Value: ~ $5000) If you are interested in bidding on any of the items listed below, please go to: http://hatsoffky.com/proxybidform Please note: If you submit a bid, you will be called at the phone number provided to obtain credit card information. (continued on page 5)
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS AP Indy Halter (Value: Priceless) Winner of the Breeder s Cup Classic, the Belmont Stakes, and the Eclipse Horse of the Year Award in 1992. He made just 11 starts earing $2,979,815. Now retired from breeding, he lives a happy life as a pensioned resident of Lanes End Farm Trip for Two to Santa Catalina, Republic of Panama! (Value: $1000) Stay on one of Panama s most sought after surf resorts! What an experience! Stay 4 nights at Hotel Santa Catalina, an ocean front hotel in Santa Catalina Panama located on the Chiriquí Gulf in the state of Veraguas, Panama. This hotel for anyone coming to surf Santa Catalina and is located directly in front of a world class surf break and the paddle out channel is right at the doorstep! Visit or snorkel Coiba Island, scuba dive Coiba, fish, or just hang out at our beautiful beaches of Santa Catalina, Republic of Panama. Included is a 4 night suite stay with daily complimentary breakfast for two, complimentary surf lesson, and dinner for two at Restaurante Chano! American Pharoah Portrait (Value: $150) "Own a portrait of history! Framed and matted 21"x21" graphite drawing of American Pharoah, 2015 Triple Crown Winner. American Pharaoh captured the nation by being the first horse to win the Triple Crown since 1978 when Affirmed won. The actual drawing is 12"x12", and the total dimension with the frame is 21"x21". (continued on page 6)
Indian Blessing Halter (Value: Priceless) A two time American Champion Thoroughbred Racehorse, Indian Blessing went on to finish first or second in each of her 16 starts earning her $2,995,420. Currently in foal to American Pharoah s sire Pioneerof of the Nile! Bluegrass Experience Package (Value: Priceless) Fast Horses and Smooth Bourbon - the quintessential Kentucky experience! As part of the package, you will enjoy a Day at the races, on a mutually agreed upon date, in a finish line box at Keeneland. Accommodates six guests; not valid for Breeder's Cup. Separately, you and your guests will enjoy a personal tour of one of the leading Bourbon distilleries - Buffalo Trace Distillery. Take a private bus ride to Frankfort, and then tour the facility and enjoy a delicious lunch. You won't leave empty handed, as you will be treated to a special gift of the finest Buffalo Trace Bourbon products. Tour accommodates eight to ten guests. Mucho Macho Man Halter (Value: priceless) Winner of 2013 Breeder s Cup Classic and the 2013 Eclipse Vox Populi award. Earned $5,625,410 in 25 starts. Recently retired and will stand at stud at Adena Springs, KY (continued on page 7)
FISH ON! Virginia Beach Offshore Fishing Trip OR 2 Day, 1 Night Cruise (date to be determined by winner and donor) (Value: $3000) Travel on a Privately Owned 45ft Sport Fishing Yacht. The Lucky Winning Bidder May Choose Between. -Taking a trip to the deep blue waters of the Gulf Stream off of the Virginia coast on a full day, luxury fishing experience. You will troll for large trophy fish such as: Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Bigeye Tuna, Mahi-mahi, Blue Marlin and Sailfish. This package for 2 anglers includes full day fishing trip on a fully outfitted private sport fishing yacht, all food and beverages, plus all bait and tackle. -Or an overnight cruise to a luxury marina in the Annapolis area with a restaurant dinner. The trip to and from the Virginia Beach area will include a custom tour with stops along the way which the Captain will arrange with the winner (historical sites or quaint coastal towns for example). All meal and beverages included. Midnight Lute Halter (Value: Priceless) The only horse to ever win the Breeder s Cup Sprint (G1) twice, Midnight Lute had 12 starts earning $2,690,600 in his racing career. Currently standing at Hill N Dale farm. Brinsley Designer Purse (Value: $1640) Unique gift item! Green Pebbled Leather Bag with Red Tassel (continued on page 8)
Key West Florida Adventure (Value: $1145) Enjoy an active trip to Key West in south Florida! Includes a 3 night stay in a deluxe room at the Eden House in the historic old town of Key West. During your stay in Key West, you will also have the opportunity to travel to Dry Tortugas National Park via two complimentary ferry tickets on the Yankee Freedom. Situated 70 miles offshore, and accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known the world over as the home of magnificent Fort Jefferson, picturesque blue waters, superlative coral reefs and marine life, and the vast assortment of bird life that frequent the area. Once on Dry Tortugas, you will be able to take advantage of a National Park Service Ranger guided tour and learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Park. The Eden House gift certificate is good between May 1 and December 20th of any year, excluding holidays and special events. The Yankee Freedom ferry tickets are good only until June 25, 2017. Transportation to and from Key West is not provided. Fort Larned Halter (Value: priceless) Winner of the 2012 Breeder s Cup Classic. He earned $4,471,332 in 25 starts. He now stands at Adena Spring South in Williston, Fl. Memories of John Henry (Value: Priceless) Here is a chance to own an irreplaceable piece of horse racing history - A beautiful painting of John Henry and an actual piece of tail hair generously donated by the great champion during his days as a resident of the Hall of Champions here at the Kentucky Horse Park! This is an original watercolor portrait of John Henry by internationally known equine artist Judith Berkshire Jones. The portrait is paired with tail hair from John Henry and framed in a beautiful custom shadow box frame, approximately 24" x 22". This fine art collector piece comes with a certificate of authenticity documenting the provenance regarding the collection of the tail hair from John Henry and information regarding the original watercolor painting. Minimum Bid: $500 (continued on page 9)
Box Stall Transportation to/from Lexington or Ocala, FL (Value: $1,260): Sallee Horse Vans will provide a complimentary one way transportation of your horse between Lexington, KY and Ocala, FL. Ghostzapper Halter (Value: Priceless) Winner of the Breeder s Cup Classic as well as the Eclipse Horse of the Year Award In 2004. He earned $3,446,120 in only 11 starts. Currently standing at Adena Springs. Silver Bullet Day Halter (Value: Priceless) This Hall of Fame race mare collected two Eclipse Awards and won the Kentucky Oaks as well as 1998 Breeder s Cup Juvenile Fillies before she went on to be a successful brood mare. She had a total of 23 starts with earnings of $3,093,207 Beautiful Silver Cuff Bracelet with Swirl Detailing (Value: $635) (continued on page 10)
Smart Strike Halter (Value: Priceless) Member of the Canadian Racing Hall of Fame. He made just 8 starts earning $337,376. Sire of Curlin, Lookin at Lucky and many more stakes winners. Due to laminitis complications, he was euthanized in 2015. For more information about the event or if you are interested in bidding on any of the items listed below, please go to: http://hatsoffky.com/proxybidform Please note: If you submit a bid, you will be called at the phone number provided to obtain credit card information.