The 1988 Kentucky Derby winning filly Winning Colors lives at Gainesway, but is not part of the tour. One of Lexington's most famous Thoroughbred farms, Calumet bred a record nine Kentucky Derby winners and owned a record eight, three of which were Triple Crown winners. Claiborne Farm , north of Lexington near Paris. Owned by the Hancock family, Claiborne has been a leading Thoroughbred farm for generations. Tours by appointment only.
Visitors are always welcome by appointment.
Triple Crown winner Affirmed, who died in February of 2001, is buried here. Like a growing number of stallions, many of Ashford Stud's travel to the Southern hemisphere after the Kentucky breeding season ends, so they may not be at home July through January. While the following farms may not have Kentucky Derby winners, each has its own unique history as well as lavish barns and landscaping. The farm was founded in 1877 by a prototypical Southern gentleman named Major Barek G. Thomas, who named it for his favorite mare, Dixie. Current residents include stallions Little Missouri and Senor Speedy.