Keeneland

Java's War Wins Bluegrass By A Neck

Associated Press — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 23:07:37 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Java's War edged Palace Malice by a neck Saturday to win the $750,000 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland and solidify his credentials for the Kentucky Derby.

Issel Honored on Charitable Maker's Mark Bottle

Associated Press and Staff and — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:51:07 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Basketball Hall of Famer Dan Issel, who played for the Kentucky Wildcats from 1967 to 1970, will be honored on this year's edition of the signature charitable bottle released by Keeneland and Maker's Mark.

Proceeds from the sales are expected to be about $175,000, and Maker's Mark says it will donate that to UK Healthcare’s Gill Heart Institute.

The design features a frosted bottle topped with blue wax and a picture of Issel jumping to make a basket.

Keeneland Fall Meet The First Under New Leadership

Josh James — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:40:00 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Keeneland officials are touting a world-class lineup, a series of special events, and an expanded social media presence as part of their Fall Stars race meet, which begins this Friday.

Keeneland Opens 2012 Spring Meet

Brenna Angel — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:03:27 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A kids club and a betting system called fractional wagering are two of the new offerings at Keeneland Race Course this year. Thousands of fans poured through green gates at the Lexington track today for the opening of spring meet.