Tour

Best for guests who want to get up close and personal with horses in training, mares and foals. Get an inside look at the process of raising and training Thoroughbred racehorses. WHAT YOU'LL SEE Race horses in training, mares, and foals, you may get hands-on too! BEST FOR All Ages + Kid-Friendly, curious, casual, and committed fans welcome ON THE TOUR You will be walking and standing throughout the tour so where appropriate shoes. Come and join us for a glimpse into the world of Kentucky Derby winning Trainer Kenny McPeek’s operation including the birthplace of 2024 Derby winner Mystik Dan. You will begin your visit with a stop at the McPeek Racing office, where you will learn about the history of Magdalena Farm, its importance to the Thoroughbred industry (Magdalena Farm was the first farm to offer commercial stud services to mares, starting in 1810!) and view a selection of trophies and memorabilia. The tour will then move to the training barn, where visitors have the chance to learn about the care, daily schedule, horse management and training philosophy of McPeek Racing. You may even get up close and personal with racehorses in training! Many of McPeek's top horses periodically 'vacation' at the farm in between races. Many historic racehorses are buried on the property, giving guests the chance to learn the stories and significance of some of these notable residents. The last stop on the tour will be the foaling barns, where mares and foals reside and enjoy their days grazing in the paddocks surrounding the barns. You will learn about the process of breeding and raising Thoroughbreds, and get up close and personal to the mares and foals who call the farm home. You’ll even see the stall in which 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan was born! Throughout the tour, we encourage guests to take photos and share the beauty, grace and magnificence of our Thoroughbred horses and Magdalena Farm. ABOUT MAGDALENA FARM + MCPEEK RACING Learn more about Magdalena Farm by visiting their website or through their social media pages: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. Magdalena Farm has an illustrious history, dating back to the Revolutionary War. It has been home to many famous Thoroughbreds, including two Kentucky Derby winners: 1959 Tomy Lee and 1960 Venetian Way, and three-time Horse of the Year Devil Diver. Trainer Kenny McPeek purchased the property in 2006, and renamed it Magdalena Farm in honor of 19th century matriarch, Magdalena Weber Shely. He refurbished it, updating the structures and built a world class turf gallop for training racehorses. The facility is now home to 5 barns and 60 stalls, 23 turnout paddocks, and a world class turf gallop for training racehorse. Kenny McPeek is one of the leading racehorse trainers in North America, and is based out of Lexington, Kentucky, and Ocala, Florida. Since his training career began in 1995, McPeek’s trainees have earned over $126 million on the racetrack. He has trained multiple grade one winners, including 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan, 2024 Kentucky Oaks winner Thorpedo Anna, 2020 Preakness Stakes winner Swiss Skydiver, 2002 Belmont winner Sarava and many more. TERMS & CONDITIONS Please be sure to make your booking prior to arriving at the farm. We do our best to let fans meet their favorites however there are no guarantees that can be made for any horse on any particular tour Showings depend on the health and daily activities of our horses No pets are allowed on property Tours are conducted rain or shine; in the case of severe weather, a cancellation may occur with a rain check or refund. No guns or weapons will be permitted on property. No public restrooms are available. Please park next to the office, staying off the grass. CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations for refunds or rescheduling tours (pending availability) require 48 hours’ notice prior to tour Service fees are always non-refundable If this tour is canceled by Magdalena Farm, your ticket will be fully refunded or rescheduled (pending availability) Please let us know of any request for accommodation or assistance. We are available at 859-963-1004 and [email protected] We understand COVID-19 continues to be a factor in how our guests and members participate in experiences. We are committed to providing safe and fun experiences, and recommendations and best practices may change based on changing circumstances. If you have specific questions about any experience, please feel free to contact us at 859-963-1004 or [email protected]. If you are not feeling well or have any symptoms of illness, we kindly ask that you plan to not participate on a tour.