Thoroughbred Farms

Available for Tours – Advance Reservations Are Requested


Airdrie Stud

2641 Old Frankfort Pike
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 873-7270
airdriestud.com
(Free Tours July - Jan)

Owned by former Kentucky governor Brereton Jones and his wife, Libby, this farm was the birthplace of Kentucky’s Thoroughbred industry.


Ashford Stud

5095 Frankfort Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-7088
coolmore.com
(Free Tours Mon - Fri 11 AM. and 3 PM)

Like its counterparts in Ireland and Australia, Ashford Stud is dedicated to breeding and raising top Thoroughbred racehorses.


Lane’s End Farm

1500 Midway Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-7300
lanesend.com
(Free Tour Thurs 10 AM)

This farm, owned by Will S. Farish, has hosted famous visitors such as former President George Bush and Queen Elizabeth II of England.


Margaux Farm

596 Moore’s Mill Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 846-4433
margauxfarm.com
(call for reservations for tours)

Margaux Farm’s mission is develop high-caliber Thoroughbred racehorses.


Pin Oak Stud

830 Grassy Springs Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-1420
pinoakstud.com
(Tours Mon - Fri)

Although it began as a cattle and tobacco operation, Pin Oak Stud is now known worldwide for its successful Thoroughbred breeding, training and racing program.


Three Chimneys

1981 Old Frankfort Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-7053
threechimneys.com
($5 per person Tues - Sat 1 PM)

The farm started as a 100-acre dream in 1972 and is now a full-service breeding operation, standing 12 world-class stallions, including Kentucky Derby winners Smarty Jones and Big Brown.


Winstar Farm

3001 Pisgah Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-1717
winstarfarm.com
(Free Tours Mon, Wed, and Fri 1 PM)

The 2010 Kentucky Derby winner, Super Saver, is owned by WinStar Farm, established in 2000 by Bill Casner and Kenny Troutt.