Breeder’s Cup announces return of world championships to Keeneland in October 2026
Keeneland Race Course has been selected to host the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, one of Thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious…
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Study in contrasts: Racing, breeding shine in Kentucky as sport dims across America
By Tim Sullivan Kentucky Lantern Beyond Kentucky’s borders, horse racing is a sport in steep decline. Within the Commonwealth, however,…
Keeneland postpones its first two days of Spring Meet due to severe storms forecast
Due to a forecast of severe storms and significant flooding expected in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky this weekend, Keeneland…
James E. ‘Ted’ Bassett, who oversaw expansion of Keenelend in 38-year career there, dies at 103
James E. “Ted” Bassett III, who led Keeneland through historic expansion and established its position internationally as a premier race…
Keeneland January Horses of All Ages sale starts today; 68th sale has cataloged 1,317 horses
Keeneland has cataloged 1,317 horses, including five horses in the latest round of supplements, for the 68th annual Horses of All…
Keeneland opens 16-day Spring Meet April 5, in midst of early stages of large construction project
Keeneland will hold its 16-day Spring Meet from April 5-26 while in the early stages of the largest construction project…
Leadership Kentucky to host 21st Alumni Luncheon, Flame of Excellence presentation February 9
Leadership Kentucky will host its 21st Annual Alumni Luncheon in Lexington at Keeneland’s Entertainment Center and Keene Barn on February…
Billy Reed: The horses are running at Keeneland, which is good, but they’ll run without Baffert stable
When the horses are running at Keeneland, the world is a better place. I can’t prove that, of course, but…
John Schickel: Successful Derby shows Kentucky’s beloved horse industry has come charging back
Despite the difficulties brought on by COVID-19 over these past 14 months, I was happy to join my fellow Kentuckians…
Keeneland busy stakes day is big day for the track — $22.7 million handle third largest single day in history
Godolphin’s undefeated homebred Essential Quality prevailed by a neck after a prolonged stretch duel with Highly Motivated to win the…
Sen. Schickel to introduce a bill to rescue historical racing after Supreme Court decision on its illegality
Staff report Kentucky State Senator John Schickel plans to introduce a bill in the legislature on Monday to preserve historical…
Keeneland to advance philanthropic mission during Fall Meet; to raise funds for worthy causes
True to its mission, Keeneland will support and raise funds for a number of worthy causes in the Central Kentucky…
Keeneland catalogs 4,272 horses for 77th annual yearling sale scheduled for September 13-25
Keeneland announced today that 4,272 yearlings have been cataloged for the 77th annual Keeneland September Yearling Sale to be held…
Keeneland announces realignment of racing and sales operations to better serve global clientele
As part of a strategic realignment of its core racing and sales operations, Keeneland has announced changes in roles for…
After Toyota Blue Grass Stakes victory, Hernandez focuses on Kentucky Derby aboard Art Collector
Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. has won America’s richest horse race. Now the Ellis Park regular has his sights on America’s…
Swiss Skydiver takes on the boys in field of 13 in Saturday’s $600,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes
Peter Callahan’s Swiss Skydiver will try to put herself on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail Saturday when she takes on…
Keeneland, UK Athletics to produce ‘A Day at Keeneland Presented by Toyota’ broadcast
Keeneland and University of Kentucky Athletics have announced a new program to deliver Keeneland’s Summer Meet to the Big Blue…
Keeneland, Maker’s Mark partner to help disabled jockeys fund with commemorative bottle
Keeneland and Maker’s Mark have a rich history of working hand-in-hand to benefit the community and the horse industry. This…
Bill Thomason to retire as Keeneland President and CEO; Shannon Bishop Arvin named successor
Keeneland President and CEO Bill Thomason announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of 2020 after a decade…
Keeneland launches Digital Sales Ring; online Select Horses of Racing Age Sale set for June 23
Keeneland officials have announced the launch of the Keeneland Digital Sales Ring, a stand-alone online auction platform accessible to buyers…
Keeneland requests five-day Summer Meet in July; event would be held without spectators
Keeneland has submitted a request to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission’s Race Dates Committee for a five-day Summer Meet, to…
No spring racing meet at Keeneland; decision ‘agonizing’ but ‘we all need to take care of each other’
Keeneland officials announced the cancellation of the track’s upcoming Spring Meet, which was scheduled for April 2-24, due to health…