The safety of our patrons, staff and horses is of the utmost priority for Keeneland. Please review the information below to familiarize yourself with Keeneland's safety guidelines and protocols.

Keeneland's Operations Limited Until Further Notice

Keeneland Spring Meet Canceled due to COVID-19 Safety Concerns 

Out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of Keeneland's fans, horsemen and staff surrounding COVID-19, Keeneland has canceled the upcoming Spring Meet due to concerns surrounding the outbreak of COVID-19.

Keeneland will also be closed to all non-essential guests and horsemen. Only essential employees, owners, trainers, veterinarians, blacksmiths and stable workers will be allowed entry.

The decision was made following a guidance announcement issued Sunday, March 15, by the Center for Disease Control, which warned against holding large events and mass gatherings that include “conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings and other types of assemblies.” Specifically, the CDC recommended that events attended by 50 people or more should be cancelled or postponed for the next eight weeks.

Screening checkpoints will be set up at Gates 2 and 3 and the Rice Road barn entrance to monitor those seeking access to Keeneland. Each checkpoint will require a temperature check. Only those with a temperature less than 100.5 degrees and showing no symptoms of COVID-19 will be granted access. Persons permitted to enter will receive an armband granting access for only that day.

Furthermore, anyone with a business purpose requiring access to Keeneland also will complete screening at a checkpoint.

These limited operations also include:

• Spring Meet scheduled for April 2-24 has been canceled

• April Sale scheduled for April 7 has been canceled

• Keeneland's General Office is closed until further notice

• Tour operations, including visits from outside tour companies, will cease until further notice

• The Keeneland Shop will be closed to patrons until further notice

• The Keeneland Library will be closed to patrons until further notice

• The Red Mile will be closed until March 30

• The Hiring Center for the Spring Meet has been suspended

• The Track Kitchen will extend closing hours to 6 p.m. to service the needs of our backside

• Training Hours will resume as normal.  Only essential horsemen with horses training will be permitted on property.

Thank you for your understanding as Keeneland, the State of Kentucky and the U.S. government work together to do everything in our power to keep our community healthy and safe as the situation continues to evolve.