FALL RACING 2016
Horse racing, Keeneland style, is here for almost the entire month of October. Living here in Kentucky, especially the Georgetown/Lexington area, racing is a BIG deal. The Keeneland Fall Meet is no exception! This event brings in tons of people into it's horse park to see the finest racing around and to enjoy the beautiful central Kentucky fall weather all at the same time.
Especially popular is "Tailgating on the Hill" every Friday and Saturday during racing season. Tailgating is brought to a whole new level each weekend with family friendly activities, food trucks, bluegrass music, a jumbo screen to watch the races on and of course wagering options.
Whether you want to participate in tailgating yourself or just to attend and see the show, go here for the rules. https://www.keeneland.com/racing/general-information/tailgating
Click here for $5 general admission tickets:
I highly suggest buying these online to avoid lengthy lines....You've been warned.
Get the racing schedule here or see below.... Check Lexington weather here.
See you at the races!
Keeneland's 2016 Fall Race Meet opens on Friday, October 7 and continues through Saturday, October 29th, with no racing on Monday or Tuesday.
Gates open 11 a.m. and first post is 1:05 p.m. each race day.
See below for the stakes schedule for the meet:
| Friday, October 7 | $400,000 Darley Alcibiades (G1)* |
| $250,000 Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix (G2)* | |
| Saturday, October 8 | $1,000,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (G1)* |
| $500,000 Claiborne Breeders' Futurity (G1)* | |
| $400,000 First Lady (G1) | |
| $250,000 Thoroughbred Club of America (G2)* | |
| $150,000 Woodford (G3) Presented by Keeneland Select | |
| Sunday, October 9 | $500,000 Juddmonte Spinster (G1)* |
| $250,000 Dixiana Bourbon (G3)* | |
| Wednesday, October 12 | $150,000 JPMorgan Chase Jessamine (G3)* |
| Friday, October 14 | $100,000 Buffalo Trace Franklin County (G3) |
| Saturday, October 15 | $500,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) |
| Thursday, October 20 | $100,000 Sycamore (G3) |
| Friday, October 21 | $150,000 Pin Oak Valley View (G3) |
| Saturday, October 22 | $250,000 Lexus Raven Run (G2) |
| Sunday, October 23 | $125,000 Rood & Riddle Dowager (G3) |
| Saturday, October 29 | $200,000 Hagyard Fayette (G2) |
*Breeders' Cup Challenge
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