Lot #11 – Bourbon and Betting… Lucky in Kentucky

Are you a horse lover? Do you like to gamble? What about fine bourbon and cuisine? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you best head out for Lexington with this hot-to-trot package and get lucky in Kentucky. Lexington is known as the “Horse Capital of the World” and is right smack in the heart of the state’s scenic Bluegrass Region. This is where champion racehorses and super-premium bourbons are produced, right down the road from each other.

Tonight, two couples have the chance to live large in Lexington for five days, enjoying the most that this exciting area has to offer. Your trip begins at Three Chimneys Farm in the heart of horse breeding country. At Three Chimneys Farm, “the idea is excellence” and this full-service thoroughbred horse farm raises some of the superstars of the thoroughbred world. Tour its beautifully manicured grounds and impressive barns. Famous equine residents include 2008 Derby winner Big Brown.

Of course, you can’t go to Lexington without a trip to the races. The four of you can take it all in at Keeneland’s thoroughbred racetrack with box seats for two days. Enjoy a hosted lunch at the legendary and historic Thoroughbred Club of America before the races on Friday and then experience the thrill and
tradition of this racetrack, a National Historic Landmark. As an extra bonus, you will be joined at the races by a horse industry insider.

After the races you might be inspired to take a closer look at a few more of the places where these amazing animals are raised. Many famous Kentucky horse farms are not open to the general public, but you will get special treatment and private tours at Airdrie Stud, home of former Governor Brereton C. Jones, and WinStar Farms, where the 2010 Kentucky Derby Winner Super Saver was bred.

Lexington takes pride in time-honored traditions, and bourbon is one hand-crafted Kentucky product that is revered around the world. Lexington’s proximity to the world’s finest bourbon distilleries makes it the perfect base for exploring the rich heritage of America’s native spirit. The mystique of the region’s historic distilleries, with tantalizing smells, secret recipes, and legendary characters, begs to be explored.

Learn the ins and outs of the renowned Kentucky bourbon industry with two private distillery tours. The first, Woodford Reserve, is a National Historic
Landmark nestled between thoroughbred horse farms, turning out premium small-batch bourbon for its fans. Next, visit the famous Buffalo Trace Distillery.
In addition to its own flagship label, Buffalo Trace produces several other finely crafted bourbons, including Blanton’s and cult favorite Pappy Van Winkle. This is why the state is called “the birthplace of bourbon.”

And let’s not forget about the food! In between all the bourbon stops, join more horse industry folks―breeders and owners―for lunch at a favorite local deli
spot, Wallace Station, along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. That evening, enjoy a multi-course dinner and bourbon tasting at Dudley’s on Short in Lexington, a mainstay of the city’s dining scene. Dudley’s bustling street level bar and cozy rooftop lounge proudly pour some of the best Kentucky bourbons.

And, if you’re interested in even more Kentucky history and heritage, get a load of this…a private tour of the iconic Beaux-Arts Kentucky Governor’s Mansion in Frankfort, a proud symbol of Kentucky’s history that has served as home to the state’s governors since 1914.

Your private tour guide for the entire visit will be Garth Waterfield, who foaled and helped to raise this year’s Belmont winner, Tonalist. Garth will be at your disposal for driving, tours and introductions to horse industry insiders.

Tuesday through Saturday timing recommended for a mutually agreeable date.

OPENING BID
$7,000

INCLUDES
Lunch for Four
Three Horse Farm Tours for Four
Two Distillery Tours for Four
Bourbon Tasting and Lunch or Dinner for Four
Governor’s Mansion Tour and Lunch for Four
Private Local Tour Guide
Box Seats for Two Days for Four

DONORS
Waterfield Family
Jones Family
Dudley’s on Short
John Baughman
Three Chimneys Farm
Van Winkle Family