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Kaigun Heads Elkhorn Field
Pan American Stakes (gr. IIT) winner looks to carry on recent success April 23 at Keeneland.
BC Helped Boost Lexington Tourism Numbers
The Breeders' Cup World Championships at Keeneland last year fueled double-digit tourism growth in Lexington in 2015, VisitLEX said Feb. 17.
Beasley to Retire From Keeneland
Vice president of racing W.B. Rogers Beasley is retiring from Keeneland June 30, it was announced Feb. 2, after 34 years of leadership involving the Lexington oval's sales and racing operations.
Calumet Acquires Manchester Farm for $12.5M
Texas oilman Mike Rutherford has sold his 250-acre Manchester Farm adjacent to Keeneland Race Course to Brad Kelley's Calumet Farm for $12.5 million.
KY Company, Horse Feed Evolve With Science
Production of quality horse feed has evolved into a combination of natural ingredients and science. And just because a product is widely accepted doesn't mean it's not under regular review.
The Enduring Legacy of Darby Dan Farm
A new partnership called Darby Dan Farm Racing resurrected the famous Darby Dan silks for a colt named Manitoulin, a son of Soaring Softly, who finished fifth in his maiden special weight debut Nov. 22.
Sister Act: Idlewild and Aerolite
William 'Scott Billy' Buford, left a significant legacy through the sisters Idlewild and Aerolite.
Smarty Jones Settles in at Calumet
On a brisk fall morning at Calumet Farm, dual classic winner Smarty Jones stood alertly in his paddock. The 14-year-old son of Elusive Quality is settling in well at the Lexington landmark.
Munnings Painting Tops Sporting Art Auction
Sir Alfred James Munnings' signed painting Lord Astor's "Broodmare and Foal" brought the top price of $207,000, including buyer premium, at the third annual Sporting Art Auction, held Nov. 18 at Keeneland.
Victory Haven Closing, May Not Reopen
Because of a reduction in horses, Lexington training center will close Dec. 1 for the winter and may not reopen.
American Phaorah Poses at Ashford
The Triple Crown winner stands in the Ashford stallion ring for the first time Nov. 2, 2015.
McGaughey Targets Elusive Win With Honor Code
The Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) is one of the few big U.S. races to elude Racing Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey, who will send out Honor Code in the race on Saturday.
BC 2015: John Gosden Talks Breeders' Cup
English trainer talks about Golden Horn in the Longines Breeders' Cup Turf, Lasix, and the Breeders' Cup.
Breeders' Cup: Golden Horn Slow Motion
A slow motion clip of Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) contender Golden Horn coming off the Keeneland turf course.
BC 2015: Golden Horn Heads to Turf track
Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) favorite Golden Horn on his way to the Keeneland turf track on October 29, followed by Cymric, Time Test, and Mondialiste.
Southern Hospitality Meets Breeders' Cup
Nowhere else has Breeders' Cup been friendlier. read blog
Inside the October 31, 2015 Issue
Fan favorite Runhappy gears up for Keeneland's Breeders' Cup and more in the October 31, 2015 issue of Blood-Horse magazine.
Breeders' Cup: Golden Horn Returns from Training
Breeders' Cup contender Golden Horn after his first trip to the Keeneland Polytrack training track Oct. 27.
Frankie Dettori Talks Breeders' Cup
Top international jockey Frankie Dettori talks about his Breeders' Cup contender, Golden Horn, and others.
Lenny's Place: Breeders' Cup Edition
Lenny Shulman expands on how Lexington and Keeneland are embracing the Breeders' Cup. Trainer Doug O'Neill joins Lenny and gives insight on Nyquist, Ralis, Land Over Sea, & Sharla Rae. Sponsored by Hill 'n' Dale Stallions watch video
Lea to Dirt Mile After Solid Main-Track Work
After Lea's strong :47 2/5 half-mile work Oct. 26 at Keeneland, trainer Bill Mott said the horse will run in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I).
Lenny's Place: Breeders' Cup Prep Edition
Host Lenny Shulman sits down with Breeders' Cup president and CEO Craig Fravel. Lenny also reflects on medication. Presented by Hill 'n' Dale Stallions watch video
Ageless to Skip BC Turf Sprint
Lael Stables' Ageless will not run in next Saturday's $1 million Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT), trainer Arnaud Delacour said Oct. 23.
Classic Contender Beholder Takes to Track
Champion Beholder took to the track in Lexington as dawn was just creeping over the Keeneland grandstand, getting a long-awaited look at the site of her Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) run.
Lenny's Place: Breeders' Cup Prep Edition
Host Lenny Shulman sits down with Breeders' Cup president and CEO Craig Fravel. Lenny also reflects on medication. Presented by Hill 'n' Dale Stallions
Secret Circle to Stand at Hill 'n' Dale
Top sprinter Secret Circle, whose retirement was announced in September, has found a home at stud at John Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale Farms, per an Oct. 14 release.
Ageless Sustains Cut in Franklin County Win
Lael Stables' Ageless took down favored Lady Shipman with a late charge Oct. 9 in the $100,000 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes at Keeneland, but was injured in the process.
Papa John's Pizza to Support Aftercare
Beginning Oct. 1, go to PapaJohns.com and enter promo code TAA13 to receive one large two-topping pizza and garlic or cinnamon knots for just $13 with $1 donated to the TAA. Lexington and Louisville locations only.
Champion Take Charge Brandi Retired
No decision yet on whether the 2014 champion will be sold at Keeneland November.
Commerce Lexington Named BC Partner
Commerce Lexington Inc., a member-driven organization promoting economic development, job creation, and overall business growth in Lexington, has been named an official partner of the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Pope Becomes Seven-Figure Seller
Mandy Pope switches roles from buyer to seller of million-dollar sales, selling a War Front--Betterbetterbetter filly for $1.45 million on opening day of the Keeneland September yearling sale.
Hips to Watch: Keeneland September Day 2
Keeneland's 12-day September yearling sale, which runs from Sept. 14-26 (with a dark day Sept. 17), features a number of horses with noteworthy pedigrees or intriguing backgrounds.
Sept. Sale Preview: 'Solid' the Key Word
Keeneland's September yearling sale begins Sept. 14 with a six-book catalog of 4,164 yearlings. Sellers and sale company are optimistic ahead of Book 1's three-day run.
Golf Outing to Raise Money for Morris, Others
Reservations are being accepted for the fourth annual "Chipping in for Johnny" Morris Golf Tournament, set for Oct. 12 at the University Club of Kentucky near Lexington.
NTWAB to Honor American Pharoah Team
The National Turf Writers and Broadcasters will salute American Pharoah and the team that molded him into the first Triple Crown champion in 37 years to highlight its 56th annual awards dinner Oct. 28 in Lexington.
Keeneland Releases BC Parking Plan
Most Breeders' Cup attendees will need to use one of three park-and-ride locations around Lexington.
American Pharoah Stops in Lexington
A quick hello from the Triple Crown champ at Blue Grass Airport en route to NY for the Travers Stakes (gr. I). watch video
American Pharoah Stops in Lexington On Way to NY
A quick hello from the Triple Crown champ at Blue Grass Airport en route to NY for the Travers Stakes (gr. I).
Keeneland September Sale: 4,164 Yearlings
Keeneland announced July 30 that 4,164 yearlings have been cataloged for its September yearling sale. The 12-day auction runs Sept. 14-26 and offers a new, three-session format for Book 1.
American Pharoah's Haskell Stopover
Rick Samuels captures Triple Crown champ American Pharoah enjoying a snack during his stopover in Lexington, KY. American Pharoah is on his way to an Aug. 2 start in New Jersey’s William Hill Haskell Invitational (gr. I).
Tickets Available for KY Horse Farm Tours
Tickets are now available for horse farm tours during the KentuckyOne Health Breeders' Cup Festival Week in Lexington.
Keeneland-Red Mile Simulcast Operation Launches
Keeneland simulcast director Jim Goodman discusses the opening of the new Keeneland-Red Mile simulcast center. See also: Renovated Wagers Area to Open This Weekend
'Evolution of Racing' Approaches in Lexington
When Keeneland shifts its simulcast operation to The Red Mile harness track July 15, it will mark a major change for Lexington. And a few months later more than 900 historical racing machines are expected to be operational.
Tom Bowling, The Wild Horse
When Tom Bowling was a foal in 1870, a visitor remarked the colt would never stay a mile. Brilliant, quirky, and downright dangerous, he grew into one of the greatest runners ever bred in America.
BC Festival to be 'Great Show' for Lexington
The Breeders' Cup Festival committee June 8 announced a weeklong schedule of events and festiivtes leading up to Breeders' Cup World Championships at Keeneland this fall announced.
Keeneland Simulcast Operations to Red Mile
Keeneland announced May 6 it will move its year-round simulcast wagering operations to The Red Mile, the historic Standardbred track in Lexington, beginning July 15.
Charity Handicapping Seminar Set for April 27
Broadcaster Kenny Rice and trainer Todd Pletcher will attend the fund-raiser that benefits the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund and Camp Horsin' Around.
Seven New Members Join KY Tourism Initiative
Horse Country Inc., a tourism initiative for Central Kentucky's horse farms, equine clinics, and other equine-related attractions, has added seven new members to the organization.
Calumet Farm: The Rebirth of a Legend
The extraordinarily reclusive new owner of this 91-year-old Thoroughbred nursery has revealed little about his plans since purchasing the most public of Lexington properties, but one goal is clear: to breed Triple Crown runners and, hopefully, winners.
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