Keeneland Hosts Heroes Day Oct. 23

Heroes Day, presented by Rubicon, will be held at Keeneland Sunday, Oct. 23. The event honors members of the military (active duty and veterans) and first responders (law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs and health care workers) and their families with free general admission and access to reserved Grandstand seats. A POW-MIA Chair of Honor will be on display in front of The Keeneland Shop to bring awareness to past and current POW-MIA military members through a partnership with The Rolling Thunder Kentucky Chapter 5.

Events Include:

11 a.m.-3 p.m.    Family Zone in the North Terrace will have free lunch provided by City BBQ, sweet treats from Griffin's Kitchen and children's activities for Heroes Day families.

Noon                    Singing of National Anthem by Frank Russell of the Kentucky State Police in the Walking Ring.

1:05 p.m.             Winner's Circle recognition of Heather Thompson, RN, Assistant Manager in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at UK HealthCare, after Race 1 trophy presentation.

1:37 p.m.             Winner's Circle recognition of Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Deputy Secretary Keith Jackson after Race 2 trophy presentation.

2:09 p.m.             Winner's Circle presentation of $5,000 check from Keeneland to Lady Veterans Connect, an organization that assists female veterans.

2:40 p.m.             Henry Clay High School Junior ROTC rollout of American flag after Race 4 (post time 2:36 p.m.) on the main track to “America the Beautiful” by Keeneland Bugler Steve Buttleman. Dr. Everett McCorvey will lead the crowd in the singing of “God Bless America.”