Keeneland Spring Meet 2023

Keeneland Spring Meet 2023 – The $1 million Toyota Blue Grass (G1) opens Friday, April 8 with a season celebration headlined by world-class thoroughbred racing, special family-friendly on-track events, a Hill Climb and digital information opportunities for fans and knights New to the meeting are an online Visitor Experience Guide, designed to help visitors plan their day at the races, and free Trip Notes Professionals, which provide handicappers with detailed trip analysis for competitors at each event. race

Racing at Keeneland promises to be second to none this spring. Keeneland will award a record $7.7 million in 19 stakes to be entered during the season, all of which feature increased purses. Classic prep events are the centerpiece of the first two days of racing as the opening day card now includes 85

Keeneland Spring Meet 2023

Managed by Ashland Central Bank (G1), is a record $600,000 for 3-year-old fillies. The following day, NBC will televise the Toyota Blue Grass, which has returned to Grade 1 status and will once again be worth $1 million for 3-year-olds.

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The Toyota Blue Grass drawing will take place on April 6 at 12:15 p.m. ET and was streamed live on Keeneland.com and the Keeneland YouTube channel.

During the Spring Meet, races begin at 1:00 p.m. every day except April 9 – Toyota Blue Grass Day – and April 29 – season closing day – when the first post arrives at 12:30 p.m. On April 29, Keeneland will begin the April Hors of Racing Age Sale in the sales pavilion at 6:30 p.m. follow the races

As Keeneland welcomes fans to the Spring Meet, the track continues to strive to provide the highest quality to guests. To achieve this goal, Keeneland has launched a new User Experience Guide to provide guests with helpful tips and tools to help them through their day at the races. Fans are asked to visit the website to familiarize themselves with Keeneland before coming to the track.

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Again, all general admission, reserved seating and dining tickets must be purchased in advance online at the official Keeneland Box Office at tickets.Keeneland.com or on the Keeneland Race Day app.

Demand for tickets is high, but reserved grandstand and general admission tickets are still available. Keeneland offers a ticket refund policy 48 hours prior to race day, so inventory is automatically updated and available for purchase. Fans are encouraged to check tickets.Keeneland.com frequently for updates and sign up for ticket alerts.

In addition, season passes that provide general admission to the entire meeting are available for $40. Season tickets can be purchased until Tuesday, April 5.

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Cash and race day purchases will only be allowed at the Welcome Center box office if tickets are still available.

No tickets or reservations are required for Keeneland’s popular Free Zone on the Hill, which is open Fridays and Saturdays and offers a unique way to experience the spring meet. Fans on The Hill can take part in the races via big TVs and betting, while food trucks and live music from The Burl add to the festive atmosphere.

Those looking to take their travel experience to the next level can book a premium package that includes a tent, tables, amenities, a reserved area for the day and more with the Tailgate Guys “A REVELxp Company”. Visit Keeneland.com/tailgating for more information.

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“Today at Keeneland.” This 30 minute preview show includes handicapping and discussion of interesting horses. Racing analysts Gabby Gaudet and Scott Hazelton host the show, which airs live at 11:30 a.m. each race day on Keeneland.com, Keeneland Select, the Keeneland YouTube Channel, TVG2, The CW Lexington and WKYT.com.

TVG: Comprehensive, live coverage of all Keeneland races begins at 1 p.m. when the first post is at 1:00 p.m. On April 9 and 29, if Keeneland’s first post is at 12:30 p.m., TVG coverage will begin at that time.

Keeneland Live Streaming: Fans can watch all Spring Meet races live and free on Keeneland.com, the Keeneland Race Day app, Keeneland Select and the Keeneland YouTube channel.

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NBC Covers Toyota Blue Grass: On April 9, NBC will televise the Toyota Blue Grass along with the Wood Memorial (G2) presented by World Casino Resorts of Aqueduct and the Runhappy Santa Anita Derby (G1) from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Toyota Blue Grass is the ninth race starting at 5:10 p.m. publication

Keeneland is once again offering ways to engage Spanish-speaking thoroughbred racing fans during the Spring Meet, continuing its partnership with DRF en Español to offer Spanish-language coverage of the opening weekend with host and handicapper Roberto Rodriguez and jockey David Merrid .

For more information, visit the Keeneland en Español page at Keeneland.com. Live coverage of opening weekend is available on YouTube at Keeneland en Español and DRF en Español.

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These Keeneland initiatives expand the partnership that began during the 2020 Fall Meeting with the founding of DRF en Español.

Returning this season is the Keeneland Turf Pick 3, which was well-received during its debut during the 2021 fall meeting. The bet, which requires a $3 minimum, is offered on the last three turf races of the day.

On Opening Day, Lafayette, Kentucky Utilities Transylvania (G3) and Central Bank Ashland will be in the Pick 4 and Pick 5. The Kentucky Utilities Transylvania will be part of the Keeneland Turf Pick 3.

Keeneland Spring Meet Begins April 8

The following day, the Toyota Blue Grass will complete the All-Stakes Pick 4 and All-Stakes Pick 5.

Saturday’s races at Keeneland will also be included in the New York Racing Association Cross Country Multi-Race Stakes.

For the first time during the Spring Meet, handicappers will be able to receive free Trip Note Pros with detailed trip analysis for competitors in each race. Register at Keeneland.com/tripnotepros to receive a link to access the data.

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Wednesday, April 13, 20 and 27: WINS-Day competition sponsored by Malone’s. It’s an inexpensive way for beginners to get a taste of the competition. Drop in for $10 at Wagering Central on the first floor of the grandstand and claim a legendary $2 win and bet, no real money required, on Keeneland races 3-8.

Friday, April 22: Spring Handicap Challenge. Available at the track only, the Spring Handicap Challenge offers a spot in the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) in November at Keeneland and up to four spots in the 2023 National Handicap Challenge. (NHC). Players will place $250 in live bets on any or all races at Keeneland. Click here to register and learn more. Contestants can apply on the same day of the contest.

Saturday April 23: 1st Primary Game. The Spring Meet’s signature handicap event is the Grade 1 Gamble, which Keeneland presents in association with XpressBet, NYRABets, 4NJ Bets and TVG on the day of the Elkhorn (G2) and Ben Ali (G3). The entry fee is $3,500, with $2,500 going to the live fund and $1,000 to the prize fund. Contestants can play at Keeneland or one of the ADW platforms mentioned above; Keeneland will also accept telephone bets from players who reside in states or provinces that do not allow ADW betting. Prizes include approximately $75,000 for first place (based on 300 entries) and up to six BCBC seats and 10 NHC seats. Click here to register.

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The Spring Meet’s world-class racing is complemented by a special calendar of events that provides entertainment for fans of all ages and interests while continuing Keeneland’s mission to support the Central Kentucky community. Highlights include:

Friday 8th April: University Scholarships Day presented by Lane’s End. Day college students can spend a day at the races for a chance to win scholarships and prize packages provided by local businesses. Any student who pre-registers is eligible to win one of ten $2,000 scholarships awarded by Keeneland and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association. Students who attend Keeneland that day can win one of two $10,000 scholarships offered by Lane’s End. Pre-register online at www.Keeneland.com/csd. Entry is free with university ID.

Saturday 9, 16 and 23 April: Sunrise. This Saturday morning show is family friendly and offers a unique insight into purebred dogs in training. Children’s activities on the first floor grandstand from 8 to 10 a.m. include a meet and greet with the Keeneland mascot, Buckles, face painting, games and more. Fans can enjoy coffee and donuts at Clockers Corner while watching the horses train. There will be mini tours at the welcome stand in the paddock. A 30-minute demonstration by the equestrian education organization will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Aro de Camiño.

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Saturday April 9: autograph signing rider. Fans will meet active and retired Keeneland jockeys and Hall of Famers at the event benefiting the Disabled Jockeys Foundation (PDJF). Signage is carried out on the pedestrian ring road from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The following day, PDJF’s fourth annual fundraising telethon will be held at the Limestone Cafe in the Keeneland Trade Pavilion.

Sunday, April 10: Keeneland Children’s Club Family Day, hosted by Kentucky Children’s Hospital. Keeneland Kids Club is the official kids club for Keeneland fans 12 and under. Kids club members and their families are invited