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Keeneland

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Keeneland is a thoroughbred racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. It opened in 1936, making it 90 years old in 2026. It races on a 1 1/16-mile dirt oval, 7 1/2-furlong turf course.

Its signature races are the Blue Grass Stakes (G1), Ashland Stakes (G1), Breeders' Futurity (G1) and Turf Mile Stakes (G1).

Keeneland did not use a public-address race call until 1997, the last track in North America to adopt one.

Track facts

Location
Lexington, Kentucky
Racing
Thoroughbred
Surfaces
Dirt, Turf
Track
1 1/16-mile dirt oval, 7 1/2-furlong turf course
Opened
1936
Racing season
April and October
Operator
Keeneland Association

Signature races at Keeneland

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs april and October. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows Bluegrass horse farms and stone fences in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Keeneland and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Keeneland

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Tracks near Keeneland10

  1. 1HarnessThe Red Mile — Kentucky Futurity (Lexington, Kentucky)same city
  2. 2ThoroughbredChurchill Downs — Kentucky Derby (Louisville, Kentucky)64 mi
  3. 3ThoroughbredTurfway Park — Jeff Ruby Steaks (Florence, Kentucky)68 mi
  4. 4ThoroughbredBelterra Park — Cradle Stakes (Cincinnati, Ohio)72 mi
  5. 5HarnessCumberland Run — Kentucky Sires Stakes (Corbin, Kentucky)81 mi
  6. 6HarnessMiami Valley Raceway — Harness racing (Lebanon, Ohio)98 mi
  7. 7Quarter HorseSandy Ridge Racetrack — BOCO Futurity (Ashland, Kentucky)107 mi
  8. 8HarnessHollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway — Dayton Pacing Derby (Dayton, Ohio)119 mi
  9. 9ThoroughbredHorseshoe Indianapolis — Indiana Derby (Shelbyville, Indiana)125 mi
  10. 10ThoroughbredKentucky Downs — Kentucky Downs Ladies Sprint (Franklin, Kentucky)145 mi

Questions about Keeneland

Where is Keeneland?

Keeneland is in Lexington, Kentucky.

What kind of racing is at Keeneland?

Keeneland hosts thoroughbred racing. Live racing runs april and October.

When did Keeneland open?

Keeneland opened in 1936.

What is the biggest race at Keeneland?

The signature race at Keeneland is the Blue Grass Stakes (G1).

What other racetracks are near Keeneland?

The closest is The Red Mile in Lexington, Kentucky, about 5 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.