Keeneland Race Course

Keeneland To Construct New Paddock Building, Enhancements To Saddling Paddock

Officials at Keeneland have announced plans for major capital investments at the historic Lexington oval, including the constuction of a permanent Paddock Building and a reimagined saddling experience. The project, which is expected to cost $93 million, is the largest undertaking of its variety since Keeneland opened 90 years ago and marks the first major construction at the track since the construction of the Keeneland Library in 2002. Construction is scheduled to begin following the 2024 Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale and is expected to be completed by...

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Ben Huffman Named Recipient Of Warner L. Jones Jr. Horseman Of The Year Award

Ben Huffman, Vice President of Racing for Churchill Downs Racetrack and Racing Secretary at Keeneland Race Course, is the 2022 recipient of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners' Warner L. Jones Jr. Horseman of the Year Award. He will be honored at the Louisville-based KTO's 34th annual awards gala Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Kentucky Derby Museum. The award recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions to Kentucky racing. "It is incredibly special and humbling to be honored with this prestigious award that honors a horseman I greatly admired," Huffman said.

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Breeders' Cup Digital Series Highlights International Challenge Series

The Breeders' Cup has launched a new monthly digital series, Breeders' Cup Challenge Rundown with Rosie, highlighting international races which are part of the organization's Win and You're In program. The first episode is available now and can be viewed on the Breeders' Cup Facebook and YouTube pages, and World Horse Racing's social platforms. The new series, produced and promoted by World Horse Racing, will run from July through November, with a final episode produced at Keeneland Race Course previewing the 2022 Breeders' Cup World Championships, Nov. 4 and 5....

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