Wagering

Keeneland Race 3 - April 11

keeneland race 3 - April 11

Keeneland race 3 has been ruled a no contest by the stewards due to jockey Santo Sanjur being unseated by #6 Ransomware at the start.

#6 Ransomware was transported back to the barn as a courtesy ride for precautionary reasons. He was evaluated and has minor abrasions. Jockey Santo Sanjur currently being evaluated by UK Healthcare.

Regarding the No Contest in Race 3:

  • All wagers that began in Race 3 and all wagers inside the race are refunded
  • For the Pick 3s that began in Race 1 & 2, the double that began in Race 2, the Pick 4 that began in Race 2, and the Pick 5 that began in Race 1, the no contest race becomes an "All" for wagering purposes

Responsible Wagering

Responsible Wagering


Keeneland is committed to promoting responsible wagering by our patrons.

Pursuant to 810 KAR 2:100, the KHRGC has established a confidential Voluntary Self-Exclusion List.

If you are seeking help and wish to self-exclude, please request to speak with Jim Goodman, the Director of Wagering Development, for additional information. Alternatively, you may call 859-288-4261 or email [email protected].

All personal information provided to the List will be kept confidential and shall not be disclosed except as necessary in accordance with KAR Titles 809 and 810 or as required by law.

Please be advised that the consequences of enrollment on the List include being prohibited from entering or wagering at Keeneland.

2025 Kentucky Derby At Keeneland

2025 Kentucky Derby at Keeneland

2025 Kentucky Derby At Keeneland

Saturday, May 3


Celebrate the Kentucky Derby at Keeneland! Derby Day is a community celebration in the Bluegrass, and Keeneland will mark the 2025 Run for the Roses with enhanced programming campus-wide including live music, food trucks, family activities and more for guests to enjoy. 

Gates open at 10 a.m.

Derby post time: 6:57 p.m.

Ticket Options


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General Admission

Walkaround access to the Keeneland grounds. Bring your own seating or enjoy the numerous public seating areas including grandstand seats.

Ticket Price: $10

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Equestrian Room

Limited dining will be available in the Equestrian room on Derby Day. The room is currently sold out, click below to join the waitlist.

Ticket Price: $40

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Tailgating on the Hill

Due to weather conditions, Derby Day amenities on The Hill will be limited. Complimentary paved parking is open to all guests.

Parking & Entry


All public parking for Derby Day at Keeneland is free and is first-come, first-served.

Enter Gate 1
Drive Thru Betting, Accessible Parking (complimentary shuttles to the entrance), The Hill, Ride Share (Uber/Lyft/Taxi/Pick Up & Drop Off)

Enter Gate 2
General Admission and Equestrian Room ticket holders, Club Valet, Gold Lot Reserved

Derby Day Activities


Live Music on the Michelob Ultra Stage from 12 - 6:30 p.m.

Located in the Paddock
12 - 1:45 p.m. - The Jenkins Twins
2 - 4 p.m. - Joslynn & The Sweet Compression
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Vinyl Richie

Hat Contest Presented by the Keeneland Shop

Visit us at Milliners Corner near the Walking Ring for details and to enter from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Keeneland Shop

Open 9 a.m. - 30 minutes after the Derby
Shop for the perfect Derby hat, racing souvenirs and more!

Maker’s Mark Experience Zone begins at 12 p.m.

Visit the Maker’s Mark Experience Zone located trackside for a photo opp, giveaways and more.

Wagering Central

Need a few tips? Visit our BETologists at Wagering Central, trackside under the grandstand, for pointers on the Kentucky Derby card.

Children’s Activities from 2 - 6 p.m.

Enjoy face painting, pony rides, children’s games, crafts and more for children on Derby Day. Located in Keeneland’s first floor clubhouse.

How to Bet the Derby

1. Bet Online with Keeneland Select

New accounts that wager $300 in the first 30 days receive $100 back into their account. Sign up now at keenelandselect.com.

2. Keeneland Drive Thru Betting

Visit Keeneland's drive thru betting stations behind Keeneland’s Entertainment Center. Access through Gate 1 at Man o’ War. 

Friday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 5:51 p.m. 

Saturday, May 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:57 p.m. 

3. Red Mile

Simulcast wagering is available Friday and Saturday at Red Mile, beginning at 10 a.m.

Keeneland will not be open to cash tickets after Derby Day. Any uncashed tickets from Derby Day can be cashed at Red Mile, open on Sunday, May 4 - Tuesday, May 6 at 10 a.m. for your convenience. 

4. On-Site Betting

Betting windows will be open at Keeneland on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Windows will remain open until the last race is official.

How to Cash a Ticket After Derby


Keeneland will not be open to cash tickets after Derby. Any uncashed tickets from Derby can be cashed at Red Mile.  Red Mile will be open: 

  • Sunday, May 4 from 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Monday, May 5 & Tuesday, May 6 from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 7 and succeeding days – 12:15 p.m. – varying time (6 p.m. – 10 p.m.) pending simulcasting card that day.  

Patrons have one year to cash a ticket.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do gates open?

10 a.m. ET on May 3

Is parking free?

Yes, all public parking for Derby Day at Keeneland is free and is first-come, first-served.

Enter Gate 1
Drive Thru Betting, Accessible Parking (complimentary shuttles to the entrance), The Hill, Ride Share (Uber/Lyft/Taxi/Pick Up & Drop Off)

Enter Gate 2
General Admission and Equestrian Room ticket holders, Club Valet, Gold Lot Reserved

May I bring food or coolers?

Concessions and bars will be open throughout the Grandstand.  Therefore, fans will not be permitted to bring food or coolers inside the admission gates. View admission protocols.

May I bring chairs?

Guests may bring chairs for use on the North Terrace and Track Apron. Keeneland will have limited patio tables and chairs in the Saddling Paddock for fans to use on a first-come, first-served basis. Grandstand seating is also open for general admission patrons. View admission protocols.

Is Drive-Thru Betting available?

Yes, drive-thru wagering is available at Keeneland behind the Entertainment Center. Please enter via Gate 1 and follow Drive Thru Betting directional signage.

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Betting Details

Betting Details


Browse our information below to find details on where to bet and cash a ticket, Keeneland's wagering menu, payout rules and more.

NEW THIS FALL

On-Track Show Bet Bonus

Bet to show on track and earn more!

Show wagers placed at Keeneland or at Keeneland’s simulcast facility at Red Mile will be subject to a 10% takeout versus a 16% takeout off-track, meaning patrons will receive a higher payout for a winning show wager. 

By lowering the takeout rate from 16% to 10%, on-track patrons will see an average increase of about 7% in show payouts. 

For example: 
A $2.80 show payoff off-track will return $3.00 on-track 
A $4.20 payoff off-track will return $4.50 on-track 
An $8.40 payoff off-track will return $9.00 on-track 

This change provides even greater value for our on-track bettors. 

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Keeneland Turf Pick 3

new wagering option!

Offered on the day’s FINAL 3 TURF RACES

$3 MINIMUM Appears as separate wager on tote machines and ADWs as “Keeneland Turf Pick 3”

TRADITIONAL PICK 3 RULES APPLY

Change in race surface for the second and third legs not made public prior to the start of the first race results in an All Win for runners that compete in the changed leg(s), and consolations for runners who scratch in the changed leg(s).

Wagering Menu & Takeout


Keeneland offers the following bets:

  • $1 Exactas (all races)
  • 50¢ Trifecta (races with at least five betting interests)
  • 10¢ Superfecta (races with at least six betting interests)
  • 50¢ Pick Three (the day's first Pick Three begins on the first race and continues thru the day; the final Pick Three encompasses the final three races)
  • $1 Rolling Doubles continuing throughout the card
  • 50¢ Pick Four (the first one begins on the day's second race; the second and final one covers the day's final four races)
  • Toyota $1 Super High Five (at least seven betting interests). Offered on last race of the day with 7 betting interests.
  • 50¢ Pick Five on 1st five races and last five races
  • $1 Pick Six on the last six races of the day
  • $1 Win, Place, Show
  • $3 Turf Pick Three - on last three turf races of the day

All other wagers, unless noted, have a $2 minimum

Keeneland's takeout is as follows:

  • Win, Place, Show – 16%
  • Exacta – 19.5%
  • Daily Double - 15%
  • Pick Five – 15%
  • Turf Pick Three – 15%
  • All other exotics – 22%

Where to Bet & Online Wagering


Simulcasting

Red Mile – Wednesday thru Sunday year-round.

Keeneland – Open only during periods of live racing

Bet from your Phone when You're at the Track

When you come to the races, Keeneland makes it easy and convenient for you to bet using your smartphone or tablet.

No Waiting

No Window

No Leaving Your Seat

It’s Free

Visit Wagering Central, located under the grandstand near the finish line, and ask a BETologist to help you sign up for a Keeneland Select account, help you fund it and even make your first wager. You can also pick up some great handicapping tips while you’re there—for novices and expert bettors alike

Bet with a Clerk

State the Name of the track (i.e. Keeneland, Churchill Downs, Oaklawn, etc.)

State the Race Number

State the Amount of the bet

State the Type of bet

State the Number of the horse

Example: "Keeneland, 2nd Race, $7 to Win on Number 6."

Betting at a Self-Service Terminal

When placing a bet with a self-service machine, we suggest following these instructions.

Purchase a credit voucher from the designated machines or use a winning ticket.

Go to any self-service terminal.

Insert voucher or winning ticket and make your selections as prompted on the screen.

The machine deducts the cost of your bet from your credit voucher or winning ticket. If you win, cash in your ticket at a mutuel window or use it in the self-service machine.

WAGERING

The Basics


Learn how to make your picks and place your bets on your way to cashing a winning ticket.

WAGERING

Handicapping Tips & Tools


Everything you need to handicap world-class racing at Keeneland.

Handicapping Tips & Tools

Handicapping tips & Tools

Handicapping Tips and Tools


Keeneland offers fans a number of tools to handicap a day at the races. During live racing, browse picks from some of our resident experts, explore Keeneland racing statistics and more.

Complimentary Digital PPs


Keeneland is pleased to offer our fans a complimentary digital copy of the program during the Fall Meet, October 3-25.

Bet From Anywhere with Keeneland Select


Keeneland Select gives you access to racing from tracks around the world. Wager online, live stream racing, earn lucrative rewards, and support Keeneland’s mission to invest in the sport of Thoroughbred racing.

Winner's Book

Night School

Fall Meet Leaders

Facts & Figures

Workouts & Clocker's Comments

The Race Day App


The Keeneland Race Day app is your guide to handicapping and enjoying a day of Keeneland Racing - all at your fingertips!

Download at ITUNES.COM or PLAY.GOOGLE.COM

Current Meet Stats


Keeneland publishes current meet stats for jockeys, trainers and post position each day on its website. Be sure to check out these stats when you’re handicapping the day’s card. You might be able to glean some useful handicapping information, such as which jockeys are finding the most success at Keeneland, the average win payoff for a trainer, and the win percentage for various post positions.

Keeneland Handicapping Database


This free tool is designed especially for horseplayers searching for detailed information. Updated daily, the database offers detailed information on winners of every Keeneland race during the current race meet including weather, position at key junctures of the race, last start information and much more. To view the complete database since October 2006, click on the Download CSV option at the top of the database.

The Basics

Everything you need to handicap world-class racing at Keeneland.

The Details

Information on where to bet at Keeneland, plus our wagering menu and more.