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Stakes Schedule
2026 Spring Stakes Schedule
Turf
FRI., APR. 3
$750,000 Central Bank Ashland (G1)
3YO Fillies, 1 1/16 miles | $150,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
$400,000 MiddleGround Capital Beaumont (G2)
3YO fillies, 7 furlongs | $100,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
$600,000 UK HealthCare Transylvania (G3)
3YOs, 1 1/16 miles (turf) | $100,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
$400,000 Lafayette (L)
3YOs, 7 furlongs | $100,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
SAT., APR. 4
$1.25 Million Toyota Blue Grass (G1)
3YOs, 1 1/8 miles | $250,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
$650,000 Resolute Racing Madison (G1)
4YOs & Up, F&M, 7 furlongs | $150,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
$500,000 Appalachian (G2)
Presented by Japan Racing Association
3YO Fillies, 1 mile (turf) | $100,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
$400,000 Valvoline Global Shakertown (G2)
3YOs & up, 5 1/2 furlongs (turf)| $100,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
$350,000 Commonwealth (G3)
4YOs & up, 7 furlongs | $100,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
FRI., APR. 10
$650,000 Maker's Mark Mile (G1)
4YOs & Up, 1 mile (turf) | $150,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
$350,000 FanDuel Limestone (G3)
3 YO fillies, 5 1/2 furlongs (turf) | $100,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
SAT., APR. 11
$650,000 Jenny Wiley (G1)
4YOs & up, F&M, 1 1/16 miles (turf) | $150,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
$400,000 Stonestreet Lexington (G3)
3YOs, 1 1/16 miles | $100,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
SUN., APR 12
$400,000 Giant's Causeway (G2)
Presented by Keeneland Select
3YOs & up, F&M, 5 1/2 furlongs (turf) | $100,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
FRI., APR. 17
$400,000 Baird Doubledogdare (G2)
4YOs & up, F&M, 1 1/16 miles | $100,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
SAT., APR. 18
$400,000 VisitLEX Elkhorn (G2)
4YOs & up, 1 1/2 miles (turf) | $100,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
$350,000 Ben Ali (G3)
4YOs & up, 1 3/16 miles | $100,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
SUN., APR. 19
$300,000 Palisades (L)
3YOs, 5 1/2 furlongs (turf) | $100,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
FRI., APR. 24
$350,000 Bewitch (G3)
Presented by Keeneland Sales
4YOs & up, F&M, 1 ½ miles (turf) | $100,000 KTDF Contribution
Nominations | PPs
KTDF (Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund) contributions are subject to approval of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
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Racing
Request WIndow Open June 1-2
Fall Meet Group Reservations
October 2-24
Our Commitment to Safety
Doing what’s best for the horse is at the core of everything we do at Keeneland. Our Equine Safety team takes a holistic view of the condition of each horse competing on our grounds by blending hands-on, practical experience with new technology. Learn more about Keeneland’s culture of safety.
Equine Safety Responses | April 23, 2022
Horse Name: Oaxaca
Race: 4 (dirt)
Age: 3
Trainer: Fausto Gutierrez
Attending Veterinarian: Dr. Brad Bentz
Details: Jockey Reylu Gutierrez pulled the filly up after she exhibited heat distress and she was transported back to the barn for evaluation. She is cooling out well, and her prognosis appears good at this time.
Equine Safety Responses | April 20, 2022
Horse Name: Invader
Race: 7 (turf)
Age: 5
Trainer: Wesley Ward
Details: Invader was pulled up by jockey John Velazquez after finishing the race after appearing off in the left front. He was transported back to the barn and walked to his stall. Preliminary radiographs indicate an apical sesamoid fracture of lateral sesamoid in left front fetlock. Prognosis appears good.
Horse Name: Kennedy’s Beau
Race: 8 (dirt)
Equine Safety Responses | April 16, 2022
Horse Name: Spuns Son
Race: 2 (turf)
Age: 3
Trainer: A. Brent Taylor
Details: Spuns Son stumbled at the start and unseated rider Joe Rocco, Jr. Both horse and jockey are uninjured.
Horse Name: Shantisara (IRE)
Race: 10 (turf)
Age: 4
Trainer: Chad Brown
Equine Safety Response | April 13, 2022
Horse Name: Surf Ballroom
Race: 4 (dirt)
Age: 3
Trainer: Dane Kobiskie
Attending Veterinarian: Dr. Nathan Chaney
Equine Safety Response | April 8, 2022
Horse Name: Run the Tap
Race: 2 (turf)
Age: 3
Trainer: Kenny McPeek
Attending Veterinarian: Dr. Bo Landry
Equine Safety Responses | October 28, 2021
Horse Name: Urbanite
Race: 2 (Dirt)
Age: 4
Trainer: Jamie Grubbs
Attending Veterinarian: Unknown
Details: Urbanite was given a van ride out of an abundance of caution as he appeared mildly off in the right front at walk. Believed to be possible sesamoid sensitivity – being evaluated back at the barn for further diagnostics.