Woodford Reserve(R) Teams up with Belmont Stakes(R) for ''Big Brown Chases the Triple Crown(R)'' Cocktail

During the 140th running of the Belmont Stakes® this Saturday, race fans can toast Big Brown’s quest for the Triple Crown® with an exclusive cocktail and limited edition collectible glass available only at Belmont Park® in Elmont, New York. For every Woodford Reserve® "Big Brown Chases the Triple Crown” cocktail sold in this unique glass, Woodford Reserve will donate $3 to Belmont Park-based charities Anna House and Backstretch Employee Service Team (B.E.S.T.), which assist racetrack workers and their families. Woodford Reserve makes its inaugural trip to the starting gate at Belmont Park as the first-ever "Official Bourbon of the Belmont Stakes.” The award-winning small batch bourbon, also the "Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby®,” is made in Woodford County, Ky., which is where Big Brown will retire. 5,000 of the cocktails and collectible glasses will be available exclusively at Belmont Park this Saturday, June 7, at select bar locations throughout the track. Each drink will be sold for $15 with $3 per drink going to the two charities. Also ideal for refreshing at-home entertaining, the ingredients include: 1.5 oz. Woodford Reserve bourbon 3 oz. Sweet and Sour Mix 1/4 oz. Chambord Lemon wedge for garnish Add the ingredients to a tall glass with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice cubes and garnish with a lemon wedge. Big Brown’s owners IEAH Stables and Woodford Reserve have partnered with two Belmont Park organizations to benefit from the donation based on sales of Big Brown Chases the Triple Crown. Backstretch Employee Service Team (B.E.S.T.) is housed in the backstretch at Belmont Park and provides a full range of health and human services to support workers in the barn areas of the racetracks at Belmont Park, Aqueduct and Saratoga. Also located at Belmont Park, Anna House is the first and only full-time child care facility based on-site at a U.S. racetrack. "We are proud to partner with Big Brown’s owners to help improve the lives of folks who make the thoroughbred industry operate,” said Wayne Rose, brand director for Woodford Reserve. "This is a special time for the racing industry and not only are we delighted to honor Big Brown, but we also look forward to making a contribution to these two important organizations.” In addition to its status as the first-ever "Official Bourbon of the Belmont Stakes,” Woodford Reserve will also sponsor the 107th running of the Manhattan Handicap, the race immediately preceding the running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 7. The Woodford Reserve Manhattan Handicap is a Grade I turf race for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $400,000. Hal Handel, NYRA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, said, "Woodford Reserve is a premium brand with strong commitment to the thoroughbred industry. This partnership is a perfect fit. We are very pleased to be able to offer our patrons access to Woodford Reserve’s first-class bourbon.” Backstretch Employee Service Team (B.E.S.T.) The Backstretch Employee Service Team (B.E.S.T.) is the organization that delivers a full range of health and human services on-site to workers in the barn areas of the racetracks at Belmont Park, Aqueduct and Saratoga. Drawing upon strong connections to resources in the racing industry and extended communities, B.E.S.T.’s bilingual staff develops and administers comprehensive health and human service programs that help backstretch workers lead healthy and full lives. Anna House Located at Belmont Park, Anna House is the first and only full-time child care facility based on-site at a U.S. racetrack. The Belmont Child Care Association is dedicated to creating and sustaining an early childhood education center for the benefit of families working at the New York Racing Association’s racetracks. Belmont Park Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, is the home of the third leg of horse racing’s storied Triple Crown and one of three racetracks operated by The New York Racing Association (NYRA). NYRA also operates Aqueduct Racetrack and Saratoga Race Course. Founded in 1955, and franchised to run thoroughbred racing in New York through 2033, NYRA contributes more than $2 billion annually to the State’s urban, suburban and rural economy. In 2007, nearly two million people attended the live races at NYRA tracks, and the average daily betting handle on NYRA races totals more than $10.9 million. To learn more about NYRA, please visit www.NYRA.com. Woodford Reserve Woodford Reserve, 45.2% ABV, is made at the historic Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky – the heart of thoroughbred country. Woodford Reserve is one of the fine spirits produced and marketed by Brown-Forman Corporation, a diversified company responsible for other quality consumer products including: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Southern Comfort, Fetzer and Bolla Wines, and Korbel California Champagnes. Woodford Reserve reminds you to drink responsibly. For more information on Woodford Reserve visit www.woodfordreserve.com. Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 45.2% Alc. by Vol., The Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, KY ©2008