It was Simms who developed Xalapa into one of the most important thoroughbred establishments in the country. The mystical and mythical allure of Xalapa stands as a tribute to a true titan of the Gilded age, Edward F. The custodians, visionaries, and contributors to this one-of-a kind patrimony of the Commonwealth spared no expense of cost, labor, materials or imagination in the construction of this magnificent property which has been referred to as the Biltmore of the Bluegrass. It was just the fourth time in nearly 200 years that such an event has occurred. On June 6, 2019, a new chapter began at Xalapa when title to the famed Kentucky stallion station and thoroughbred nursery in Paris, Kentucky transferred to John G.
