Williamstown, a former mile record holder at Belmont Park, has arrived at Old Friends retirement home near Georgetown, Ky. He was pensioned from stallion duty after proving infertile this year at Rockin’ River Ranch near Winterset, Iowa.


Williamtown came close to being euthanatized. Old Friends (Michael Blowen, president) was notified about Williamstown’s impending doom by Aubrey Insurance. The Central Kentucky insurance firm had taken possession of the 17-year-old son of Seattle Slew. Old Friends was happy to take him.


“He looks just like Slew,” said Sylvia Stiller of Old Friends. “He’s a handsome fellow and well-tempered.”


Williamstown proved successful as a stallion. He has sired 15 stakes winners, including graded winner Vinemeister, and the earners of $12.3 million. He is represented by 14 2-year-olds and seven yearlings this year

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