One of the most high-profile aspects of the registry is the naming process. Name applications go through comprehensive screening processes to make sure they meet Jockey Club rules. Year-round, spot a slew of past winners. Derby Day isn't the only time to see a Derby winner in Lexington. Policies on viewing celebrity horses vary from farm to farm.
Some farms are open only to breeders.
Others are open to general visitors by appointment. They discovered that their horses thrived in the Bluegrass, thanks to lime inherently in the soil, the gently rolling terrain and the favorable weather conditions. Ponder Derbies past and future on the world's most famous and fabulous horse farms. Even if they aren't currently the home of a former champion, Bluegrass horse farms are a sight worth seeing, both for their beauty and their tradition. The red and white buildings of Calumet Farm, for example, are as essential a part of Derby history as the twin spires of Churchill Downs.