[1] John and Jessica Bell founded Jonabell Farm in 1946 at Hamburg Place, then relocated to Bowman Mill Road in Lexington in 1954.

[2] The farm stands on what was part of the nearly 8,000 acres granted to Abraham Bowman, a veteran of the American Revolutionary War.

[5] Under the Bells, the farm produced over 200 stakes winners, 14 of those champions, including Damascus, Epitome, and the first American-bred to win The Derby, Never Say Die.

Stallions that have stood at the farm include Triple Crown winner Affirmed, leading sire Smart Strike and Horse of the Year Holy Bull.

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum purchased the farm for his Darley Stud American division for an undisclosed price estimated to be as high as $15.8 million.