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.
Spring Meet
April 2-23, 2021Fall Meet
October 8-30, 2021
Keeneland's Spring Meet includes the $800,000 Toyota Blue Grass (G2) and $400,000 Central Bank Ashland (G1) on opening Saturday. The races are worth 100 points apiece on the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Road to the Kentucky Oaks (G1), respectively.
The Spring Meet opens Friday, April 2 and continues through Friday, April 23, with no racing on Monday or Tuesday.
Summer Stabling Period:
May 9 - July 31
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.
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
Chip McGaughey
Acting Director of Racing Administration
Cell Phone: (859) 338-0100
cmcgaughey@keeneland.com
Ben Huffman
Racing Secretary
Direct Line: (859) 280-4271
bhuffman@keeneland.com
Ashley Whalen
Horsemen's Hospitality
Direct Line: (859) 280-4745
awhalen@keeneland.com
Dr. Stuart Brown
Equine Safety Director
Direct Line: (859) 321-1000
sbrown@keeneland.com
Dr. George Mundy
Equine Safety Officer
Direct Line: (859) 621-0390
gmundy@keeneland.com
Wayne Mogge
Stable Manager
Direct Line: (859) 288-4240
wmogge@keeneland.com
Scott Jordan
Starter
Direct Line: (502) 291-9901
sjordan@keeneland.com
Kristey Weisenberger
Horsemen's Bookkeeper
Direct Line: (859) 288-4268
horsebook@keeneland.com
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