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Old Friends' 'Hats Off To The Horses' Fundraiser Continues With Touch Gold

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The online fashion auction "Hats off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby" continues with another beautiful handcrafted Derby chapeau going on the virtual block to raise money for Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, KY.

This is the ninth year that Old Friends has joined with acclaimed milliner Sally Faith Steinmann of the Massachusetts-based Maggie Mae Designs® to auction off exclusive Derby hats online, each inspired by one of the non-profit organization's retired racehorses.

This new hat was inspired by Old Friends retiree Touch Gold, the 24-year-old son of Deputy Minister that is best known for his thrilling victory in the 1997 Belmont Stakes over the much-favored Triple Crown hopeful, Silver Charm.

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Bidding on "The Touch Gold" opened February 1, 2018 and continues until February 11, 2018.

 Interested bidders can visit the Old Friends website at www.oldfriendsequine.organd following the link or CLICK HERE to go directly to our Ebay store.

This beautiful new design showcases Touch Gold's beautiful bay coat, his blue and black racing silks, and his bold spirit and athleticism.

To view EquiSport's behind the scenes video CLICK HERE.

For more information and additional photos of the new hat please visit HERE .

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