Led by JoAnne Pepper, Be Bullish takes his first step into retirement
(Press Release with additional photos by Sarah Mace)
GREENFIELD CENTER, NY – MAY 28, 2015 – Old Friends at Cabin Creek, the New York satellite of Georgetown, KY’s Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Center, is pleased to announce the arrival Thursday of Be Bullish.
The New York-bred gelding, who turned 10 this year, celebrated his 19th win on May 17 when he won a $16,000 claiming race at Belmont Park. It was his 87th career start.
Following his win Be Bullish was claimed by prominent owner Mike Repole, who purchased the horse with the sole intent of retiring him from racing.
New owner Repole noted that Be Bullish “has put in his time, he’s going out on top, he’s going out in the winner’s circle. If every horse could have an ending like this, the sport would be in a much better place.”
Be Bullish, who retires with more than a million in earnings, will live out his post-racing days at Old Friends Cabin Creek near Saratoga, which is also home to Repole retiree Cool N’ Collective.[*]
Checking out the pastures; BB will be turned after acclimation and walking.
“Our thanks to Mike Repole for giving this New York favorite the retirement he deserves,” said JoAnn Pepper, owner and manager of Old Friends at Cabin Creek. “Be Bullish gave his all to racing. We’re very grateful to have him, and we look forward to his all of his fans visiting him at the farm.”
Old Friends at Cabin Creek is open for tours Saturdays from 12 pm – 3 pm. for more information see their website at www.oldfriends@cabincreek.com.
[NOTE: *Repole has donated two other horses to Cabin Creek: Driven by Success and Roaring Lion.]
I am so happy for Be Bullish. I have followed him for a long while and am so happy to see that he has gotten to retire and now enjoy life. Please keep us posted on how he is doing. Thanks so much!
As a life long horseman, farrier of 37 yrs, horse owner, and breeder, I will now tip my cap to Michael Repole and say thank you. Thank you for recognizing there is sooo much more to Thoroughbred horse racing then winning races!
It’s guys like Mike that make this the greatest game.
What does PETA have to say about him?
Thanks to Mike Repole. It’s good to see there are some owners with the 1st interest being that of the horse. Glad to see a horse with tremendous class go out in class.