The past two springs, I have had the pleasure of visiting and staying at Denali Stud, a breeding farm in Paris, KY, and I am looking forward to returning again this year. In this post, I will share my favorite photos I took there in 2024 and 2025.
A 2024 Jack Christopher filly out of America’s Surprise
Midnight Disguise and her 2024 Epicenter colt, who is a grand-nephew of Naughty New Yorker of Old Friends at Cabin Creek
Inside the cottage is a statue of 2011 Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom, who was foaled and raised at the farm.
A 2024 Munnings filly out of Moyo Honey
Director of Marketing and Hospitality Claire Bandoroff gives a treat to Midnight Disguise.
Midnight Disguise’s colt
Retired broodmares graze on a cool spring afternoon.
Chief Morale Booster Mabel Bandoroff enjoys accompanying Claire on outings.
The view from the cottage at night is spectacular.
A 2024 Munnings filly out of Wonderful
Smarmy and her 2025 Girvin colt
Smarmy’s colt
Le Brun and her 2025 Olympiad colt
Chilly Chocolate and her 2025 Corniche colt get some exercise.
The pair put in quite a run!
This photo of a beautiful sunset at the farm was one of my 50 favorite photos from last year.
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Stunning photos of a stunning farm!