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VIDEO: Keeneland draws in tailgaters for spring College Scholarship Day

Olivia White, Broadcaster April 13, 2025

Tailgaters braved the cold for spring College Scholarship Day. Attendees enjoyed food, music and activities outside Keeneland’s doors.

Guests line up along the fence to see the racehorses during the Keeneland College Scholarship Day on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

‘You might as well take the risk.’ Keeneland College Scholarship Day raffles scholarships to students

Sammy Wynn, Reporter April 13, 2025

As the first official week of events wrapped up, Keeneland hosted College Scholarship Day, welcoming college students from across the state for a day of community and prizes. Held on Friday, April 11,...

Keith and Amanda sit and read the program for the day during opening day on Monday, April. 7, 2025, at Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, Ky Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Keeneland welcomes visitors and fans to annual Spring Meet after rescheduling

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor April 9, 2025

Keeneland opened its gates to begin the 2025 Spring Meet, welcoming visitors and horse racing fans alike to the long-standing Lexington tradition. Originally scheduled to start Friday, April 4,...

VIDEO: Keeneland opening day held on Sunday

Delaney Wells, Broadcaster April 7, 2025

Keeneland has officially opened, but opening day looked different than usual. Opening day was pushed back from Friday to Sunday due to severe weather and tornadoes throughout the state. The races continued...

VIDEO: ‘The Sporting Art Auction’ hosted by Keeneland and Cross Gate Gallery

Emily Hardeman-Erbar, Broadcaster November 24, 2024

Keeneland and Cross Gate Gallery present year 12 of The Sporting Art Auction at Keeneland Sales Pavilion, displaying many fine art works available for purchase.

A groundskeeper climbs to rearrange the numbers on the starting gates on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

PHOTOS: College Scholarship day at Keeneland

Christian Kantosky and Mateo Smith Villafranco October 20, 2024

  Kentucky students attended College Scholarship Day at Keeneland to enjoy the day's races and enter for a chance to win one of two scholarship awards on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Keeneland...

Christina Sutton and Ryan Lewis (each end) pose with their checks after winning the $10,000 scholarship prizes at Keeneland College Scholarship Day on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Keeneland fall College Scholarship Day raffles off scholarships to students

Aimee Pierce, Reporter October 20, 2024

Keeneland welcomed local college students during its semiannual College Scholarship Day, which awarded a total of $40,000 in raffled scholarships. Free admission into Keeneland on Oct. 18, 2024, was...

Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.

Wildcab Voucher for Keeneland College Scholarship Day

Laura Silva, Reporter October 16, 2024

UK Transportation Services, Keeneland and Prevention, Outreach and Wellness Education Resources collaborated to provide a one-time $15 Wildcab Voucher for Uber on Keeneland College Scholarship Day. The...

Jockeys and their horses race on the turf track for the second race of the day during the opening day of the Fall Meet on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

PHOTOS: Keeneland Fall Meet opening day

Matthew Mueller, Photographer October 5, 2024

Keeneland opened its gates to attendees for the opening day of the Fall Meet on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky.

An exercise rider walks on the main track during morning training on the opening day of the Fall Meet on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Morning training at Keeneland on Fall Meet opening day 2024

Trainers walk and exercise horses during morning training on the opening day of the Fall Meet on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky.

Crowds gather near the track to watch the first race of the day on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Keeneland During College day in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

PHOTOS: Keeneland College Scholarship Day

Matthew Mueller, Photojournalist April 23, 2024

Keeneland’s semi-annual College Scholarship Day was held on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky.

Students react to winners of the third race on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Keeneland During College day in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Keeneland’s College Scholarship Day awards local students

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter April 23, 2024

Keeneland’s semi-annual College Scholarship Day offered free admission to all pre-registered college students that also entered them into their scholarship raffle that included two $10,000 scholarships.  This...

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