Keeneland

Keeneland
LocationLexington, Kentucky, United States
Coordinates38°2′44″N 84°36′38″W / 38.04556°N 84.61056°W / 38.04556; -84.61056
Owned byKeeneland Association Inc.
Date opened1936
Course typeFlat / Thoroughbred
Notable racesAshland Stakes (G1)
Turf Mile Stakes (G1)
Breeders' Futurity Stakes (G1)
Blue Grass Stakes (G1)
Keeneland
A view of Keeneland's grandstand at dawn, taken from the last turn leading into the home stretch
Keeneland is located in Kentucky
Keeneland
Keeneland is located in the United States
Keeneland
Built1936
NRHP reference No.86003487[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPSeptember 4, 1986
Designated NHLSeptember 4, 1986
Official website

Keeneland Association, Inc. is an equine business based in Lexington, Kentucky. It includes two distinct divisions: the Keeneland Race Course, a Thoroughbred racing facility, and Keeneland Sales, a horse auction complex.[2][3][4] It is also known for its reference library.[5]

In 2009, the Horseplayers Association of North America introduced a rating system for 65 Thoroughbred racetracks in North America. Keeneland was ranked #1 of the top ten tracks. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986.

  1. ^ "NPS Focus". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
  2. ^ "Keeneland Sales". Keeneland Association, Inc. June 28, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  3. ^ Keeneland Magazine - Blood-Horse Publications designation approved by Keeneland Association, Inc.
  4. ^ "Keeneland Sales portal". Keeneland Association, Inc. June 28, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  5. ^ "The Keeneland Library: An uncommon collection | Topics: Keeneland | Thoroughbred Racing Commentary". Thoroughbred Racing Commentary. Retrieved August 1, 2016.