shipping procedures

Ship In

All vans and trailers must report to the main chute near the stable office upon arrival to the grounds.

Van drivers must present the following documentation to the chute clerk prior to horses being unloaded. 

• Names of horses seeking entry
• Name of corresponding trainer 
• Horses’ previous location
• Current Coggins for each horse
• Current health cert with EHV-1 vaccination date for each horse

If all paperwork is satisfactory and in order, the chute clerk will present the driver with an “ok to unload” slip and direct horses to the assigned barn.

Shipping Procedures

Ship Out

Horses seeking exit from the grounds must obtain an “out slip” for each horse from the Stable Office which includes:

• Name of horse seeking exit
• Name of corresponding trainer
• Location where horse is shipping

The “out slip” must be presented to the security personnel posted at each gate exit for departure from the Keeneland grounds to grant exit.

If you have a veterinary emergency and need to transport a horse off the grounds immediately during overnight hours, please call Keeneland security (859) 288-4296. 

In Today

All trainers are required to post "In Today" signage on the stall door for every horse racing. Signs are available for pick up from the Stable Office upon ship in. All signs should be posted by 7:30 am each race day.

Riders Up

All riders will be called to their mounts in the Saddling Paddock. Horses may be saddled in the all-weather stalls or under the trees, but must report to the tree marked with their corresponding post position number. The Paddock Judge will call for riders up and horses will file on to the path in post-position order. The outrider will lead horses across the walking ring, making a left turn around the ring and out through the tunnel.