Keeneland

New KY Harness Track Proposed

September 22, 2020

On Monday (Sept. 21), Keeneland and the majority owners of Kentucky Downs announced their filing of an application for a racing license and proposed construction of a state-of-the-art racing facility ...

Lottery Trial To Feature Keeneland Races

February 06, 2019

Keeneland and EquiLottery Games have reached an agreement to feature races from the 2019 Keeneland Spring Meet as part of the upcoming trial run of Kentucky’s ‘Win Place Show.’

Harness Racing Back To Louisville?

September 05, 2018

After over a quarter-century absence, harness racing may return to Louisville, Ky. in the near future — at least temporarily.

Churchill, Keeneland Join Forces

September 15, 2017

On Friday (September 15), Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) (“CDI”) and Keeneland Association, Inc. (“Keeneland”) announced a historic partnership to propose the construction of two new stat...

Failed Track Deal Could Hurt KY County

January 26, 2017

It has been reported that Floyd County officials in Kentucky are worried that a failed deal between Thunder Ridge Raceway owners Appalachian Racing Inc. and Keeneland could bankrupt the county.

Gaming Parlour Starting To Roll

The Red Mile’s chief financial officer, Shannon Cobb, has commented on the success of the ‘instant racing’ terminals that became operational at the Kentucky track roughly six months ago.

Keeneland To Sponsor Innovators’ Circle

October 01, 2015

The Race Track Industry Program is pleased to announce Keeneland Association’s sponsorship of this year’s Innovators’ Circle, which will take place on Wednesday, December 9 at the Global Symposium on ...

Red Mile Instant Racing Opens

September 14, 2015

Officials with the Red Mile characterized the opening of the track’s Instant Racing facility this past Saturday (September 12) as a soft opening, but have stated that the first day of operation went w...

Update On Thunder Ridge

December 03, 2014

On Tuesday, December 2, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved a measure which will see Keeneland take over the assets of harness racetrack Thunder Ridge Raceway and ‘move’ the track to another...

Comparing Kentucky To Ontario

"I have trainers and owners say to me all the time, 'Governor, I'm sorry but I'm pulled my horses up to West Virginia last weekend and ran in those races up there at that track because the purses were...

Deer Blazes Racetrack

It's impressive to see an equine get out on the track in the morning and put in a bullet work. The site of a horse shaking off some rust and turning a few heads is always something to see. There was a...

Keeneland Buying Harness Track

February 17, 2013

Reports out of Kentucky indicate that paperwork is pending with the state's racing commission regarding the sale of a harness track to thoroughbred racing and sales company Keeneland.

Simulcast Honours For Keeneland, WEG

October 10, 2012

Keeneland and the Woodbine Entertainment Group were declared co-winners of this year’s Simulcast Award at the International Simulcast Conference in Clearwater Beach, Fla. The award gives both tracks t...