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Keeneland To Participate in Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance
February 09, 2012

A broad-based group of Thoroughbred industry stakeholders announced today the establishment of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA)—an organization designed to serve as both the accrediting body for aftercare facilities that care for Thoroughbreds following the conclusion of their racing careers and a fundraising body to support these approved facilities.

Toyota Blue Grass, Central Bank Ashland Headline Keeneland 2012 Spring Stakes Schedule Worth $3.625 Million
January 19, 2012
Jenny Wiley Now Grade 1, Purse Increases for Central Bank Ashland and Jenny Wiley
 
Five Grade 1 stakes, among them the Toyota Blue Grass, Central Bank Ashland and the newly upgraded Jenny Wiley Stakes, headline the 16 stakes worth $3.625 million slated for Keeneland’s 2012 spring race meeting.
Study Shows Casino Gaming at Eight Kentucky Racetrack Locations Produces $1.7 Billion of Economic Impact
January 17, 2012

The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce today released preliminary findings from a statewide study commissioned by a partnership of Kentucky horse industry interests. The study, conducted by the independent research firm Spectrum Gaming Group, shows the economic impact of adding casino-style gaming at eight Kentucky racetrack locations would produce $1.7 billion dollars of economic impact during the first full year of casino operations, resulting in a net gain of approximately 11,000 full-time jobs, paying $290 million in wages annually.

Recent Survey Shows Overwhelming Majority of Kentuckians Support Statewide Vote on Casino Gaming in the Bluegrass
December 27, 2011
A recent survey conducted by a prominent, national public opinion research firm shows that an overwhelming majority of Kentuckians want the chance to vote on whether to allow casino gaming in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. In addition, nearly two-thirds of those polled would vote “yes” on a statewide referendum authorizing casino-style gaming in the Bluegrass.

Keeneland-Connected Horses Prominent Among Breeders’ Cup Entries
November 01, 2011

64 Are Keeneland Sales Alumni; 46 Raced/Trained at Keeneland This Fall

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