Racing at Keeneland
Take part in the timeless tradition, as we invite you to join us for the pageantry and unparalleled experience for horsemen at Keeneland for racing in April and October. We encourage horsemen to browse our resources below for additional information on our racing program and procedures.
Fall Meet
October 8-30, 2021
Keeneland's Fall Meet includes 22 stakes worth a total of $6 million, including 4 new and reintroduced stakes, and 10 Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" races.
The Fall Meet opens Friday, October 8 and continues through Saturday, October 30, with no racing on Monday or Tuesday.
From top-caliber racing to picturesque scenery and outstanding hospitality, Keeneland is one of a kind. With the thoroughbred at the core of our mission, Keeneland is committed to the safety of our competitors by providing a superbly maintained surface and first-class barn area.
All racing participants and personnel must be licensed according to 810 KAR 1:025.
Completed forms should be returned to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. All licensing-related questions should be directed to the KHRC licensing office.
Kentucky Racing License holders receive free admission for themselves and one guest any day of the live meet.
Iron Works Pike Office
(859) 246-2052
Keeneland Seasonal Office
(859) 288-4325 or (859) 288-4229
Keeneland's official track photographer, Coady Photography, captures pictures of nearly every horse that races at Keeneland. To place an order with Coady Photography:
During Keeneland Race Meet
(859) 254-2412, ext. 4811
Outside of Keeneland Race Meet
(214) 455-7732
E-mail Year-Round
Keeneland@CoadyPhotography.com
Keeneland's in-house broadcast department films each race at Keeneland, including the post parade and winner's circle presentation. To order video of a race, please email LWarren@Keeneland.com
Gatewood Bell
Vice President of Racing
Direct Line: (859) 288-4183
gbell@keeneland.com
Dr. Stuart Brown
Vice President of Equine Safety
Cell Phone: (859) 338-0100
sbrown@keeneland.com
Ashley Whalen
Director of Racing & Sales Administration
Direct Line: (859) 280-4745
awhalen@keeneland.com
Jim Pendergest
Director of Racing Surfaces
jpendergest@keeneland.com
Ben Huffman
Racing Secretary
Direct Line: (859) 280-4271
bhuffman@keeneland.com
Morgan Richardson
Horsemen Relations Manager
mrichardson@keeneland.com
Dr. George Mundy
Equine Safety Officer
Direct Line: (859) 621-0390
gmundy@keeneland.com
Jeff Powell
Starter
jpowell@keeneland.com
Wayne Mogge
Stable Manager
Direct Line: (859) 288-4240
wmogge@keeneland.com
Ryan Oakman
Horsemen's Bookkeeper
Direct Line: (859) 280-4748
horsebook@keeneland.com
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