Resident retiree Zippy Chippy famous for his record of 0-100. During his racing career, gathered many fans across the northeast. When CBS Sunday Morning visited Zippy and his owner-trainer Felix Monserrate and put them on national TV, Zippy's fame and fan tally bloomed across the US.
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In addition to his winless record, Zippy Chippy had an entertaining career off the racetrack. As part of promotions, Zippy twice defeated standardbred horses in exhibition races and took part in exhibition races against members of a minor league baseball team.
Named after the late Hall of Fame thoroughbred trainer, The Bobby Frankel Division of Old Friends at Cabin Creek is just one of what Blowen and the Peppers hope and believe will become an international safe place for the retired horses that once showcased their speed and thrilled spectators on the race track for years.
Upcoming Events ~ Saratoga
Happy New Year Birthday Party
Sat. Dec. 31st, Noon-3PM
It's BIRTHDAY time for our Retired Thoroughbred Racehorses!
Join us on this special day along with Thunder Rumble, Will's Way, Zippy Chippy and all our Famous Retired Thoroughbreds!
Your generous donations will help make each birthday wish come true and help us to feed and care for our Thoroughbreds in the New Year!
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Please mark your calendar for the First Saturday in May 2012, when Old Friends returns to the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga for the 138th renewal of "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports."
Come visit horse racing's living history museum
Open Houses & Tours at Cabin Creek Farm Info / Directions
Summer Tours July 26-Sept 3: Tues 10 am thru 4 pm Thurs 10 am 1 pm 7 pm Fri 10 am & 7 pm Sat 10 am till 3 pm
Fall - Winter - Spring - Every Saturday - Noon till 3:00 pm
Bobby was considered to be one of the top horse trainers ever and had trained horses for over forty years. Frankel was an avid follower of the late and great Charlie Whittingham, trainer of champions such as Ferdinand and Sunday Silence.
Bobby was very generous to us at Old Friends. He really cared about what happened to his equine athletes. Bobby passed away on November 16th, 2009 at his home in Pacific Palisadesn from complications of lymphoma. He will be missed and will forever have a place here amongst his most trusted friends and athletes.
