The Red Mile was named for the color of its soil. This tour company has a monopoly on Calumet, the farm distinguished by its track record of nine Derby winners and for its white barns trimmed in red. Several other well-known Bluegrass horse farms also can be visited through this company. Tours of three to 3 hours are offered seven days a week, with the agenda changing daily. To actually visit Calumet, take the tour on Monday morning, Thursday afternoon or Saturday morning.
Reservations are necessary.
The tour van picks up visitors at most hotels and motels in the Lexington area. Locals can catch the van at a designated hotel or motel. Karen Edelstein has been involved in the horse industry for a number of years and was a hostess at Calumet for several years. You drive your own car and she talks. You'll pick up a wealth of fascinating information about breeding, training, racing and more during her friendly, conversational tour.