Keeneland Kentucky Thoroughbred Race Track
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Keeneland is a combination Thoroughbred race course and sales company located six miles west of Lexington in the heart of Kentucky's famed Bluegrass Region. Keeneland provides superior year-round training facilities and annually conducts race meetings of the highest caliber in April and October. Thoroughbred sales are held five times yearly with two-year olds selling in April, yearlings selling in July and September, breeding stock in November, and horses of all ages in January. Keeneland strives to maintain Thoroughbred racing's finest traditions while promoting the industry through three lines of business: sales, live racing and simulcast racing.
Keeneland's Mission Statement
Keeneland was established as a model race track to perpetuate and improve the sport, and to provide a course that is intended to serve as a symbol of the fine traditions of Thoroughbred racing. The philosophy and principals which have characterized Keeneland throughout its history remain unchanged.
Keeneland continues to fulfill its mission to the community by promoting the racing industry through three lines of business: sales, live racing and simulcast racing.
Keeneland strives to be the leading sales company through the sale of the highest quality horses for the best return. Keeneland is dedicated to innovative approaches to sales by meeting customer needs such as holding sales in locations other than Keeneland and by assisting horsemen through on-track services.
Keeneland remains dedicated to perpetuating the finest traditions of live racing. Keeneland is committed to scheduling the highest quality races, offering generous purses, and generating the excitement associated with racing the best Thoroughbreds. Keeneland strives to maintain racing's finest traditions through its special atmosphere by continually improving facilities and offering services to attract the racing public today and in the future.