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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...

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...

VIDEO: Opening Weekend at Keeneland

Sofia Gustafson, Reporter April 10, 2024

Keeneland opened Friday, April 5. Still under renovation, crowds filled the stands to watch the races. Keeneland offers food, drinks and a chance to bet for all attendees. The Spring Meet will last from...

Horses race around the track during the 6th race on opening day during the Spring meet on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

PHOTOS: Keeneland Spring Meet Opening Day 2024

Matthew Mueller, Photojournalist April 6, 2024

Crowds gather to watch the races on the opening day of the Spring Meet on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky.

An exercise rider walks their horse toward the main track during morning training on the opening day of the Spring Meet on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

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

Abbey Cutrer and Samuel Colmar April 5, 2024

Trainers walk and exercise horses during morning training on the opening day of the Spring Meet on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky.

Horses walk the track after the second race on the opening day of the Fall Meet on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

This is how you spend the perfect day at Keeneland

Peyton Keyes, Reporter March 25, 2024

Spring has always been my favorite season. The weather warms up and everything starts to bloom. Spring in Lexington, however, adds something to the table that makes me love the season even more. The...

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