Feel the heartbeat of the track on the Sunrise Tour—an exclusive look at Keeneland’s morning training from some of the most iconic vantage points around the track.
07:30 AM
Best for small groups who would like to learn more about the yearling sales preparation process! Horse racing enthusiasts will enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience.
08:00 AM
Experience morning training at this historic racetrack and learn about the storied past of Keeneland Racecourse and the process of training and racing Thoroughbreds.
09:00 AM
08:30 AM
Come see the future of racing—up close and in motion! Due to the nature of the horses we are featuring we require all guests to be 16+ PLEASE NOTE: This tour requires guests to arrive and drive in their own vehicles. No Motorcycles or Rideshare options i.e., Uber, Lyft or Public Taxi Services are unfortunately not allowed.
08:45 AM
This behind-the-scenes tour of WinStar will take guests to our exclusive training center! Watch the horses train in the morning on our very own dirt training track from the clocker’s stand with a cup of coffee and a donut in hand.
Located in Paris, BraveHearts is the largest draft horse rescue in the state, and gives equines a second chance in life. While visiting this nonprofit rescue, you will learn about the rehabilitation and adoption process and get hands on with some of the herd members - from Belgians and Clydesdales to Percherons, donkeys and more!
12:00 PM
Best for guests who want to enjoy a morning cruise through a stunning horse farm, with a stop at the state-of-the-art WinStar Farm Training Center to watch horses exercising on the track.
09:30 AM
Visit one of Kentucky's most historic Thoroughbred breeding farms, Airdrie Stud in Midway. Tours visit with the stallions, mares and foals who call the farm home, and reminisce on the history of this storied property. Please note: no restrooms are available and motorcycles, rideshare services, taxis etc. are not permitted on this tour.
10:00 AM
Come and join us for a behind the scenes look at one of Central Kentucky’s leading thoroughbred nurseries. Best for guests who want to get up close and personal with mares & foals, and those who want to learn more about what it takes to run an industry leading commercial sales consignment.
14:00 PM
Visit the oldest continuously operated Thoroughbred farm in Kentucky! Best for guests who consider themselves history-buffs and who want to touch a horse while learning more about the Thoroughbred business.
Best for small groups who want to see first hand how versatile the Thoroughbred is while learning more about retraining and rehoming these incredible athletes.
11:00 AM
13:00 PM
14:30 PM
Best for guests who want to learn more about the stallion business of the global Thoroughbred industry and those looking to see some of the biggest names in horse racing history. Please note, this tour requires ample walking and you will be walking/standing for the entire duration of the experience.
Best for guests who want to cruise through a beautiful farm while learning about breeding and raising young Thoroughbreds, not just in Kentucky but around the world.
Best for guests who want to learn more about the stallion business and breeding industry in Kentucky, and those looking to see some of the biggest names in horse racing history.
Best for guests who want to get an inside look at the process of training and rehabilitating racehorses. Experience a morning of training at storied Pin Oak Stud in the heart of Horse Country, with stops at the stallion barn, training track, and rehabilitation barn.
10:30 AM
In a comfortable yet elegant setting learn about Kentucky's equine history at a farm that contributed so much to it. See where scenes of the movie Secretariat were filmed. Experience the touch of a horse at our historic quintessential Bluegrass farm.
Best for guests who want to touch a horse, are enthusiastic about carrots and want a well-rounded horse farm tour where they can learn more about the Thoroughbred business. PLEASE NOTE: This tour requires guests to arrive and drive in their own vehicles. No Motorcycles or Rideshare options i.e., Uber, Lyft or Public Taxi Services allowed.
Please note this farm is located in Prospect, Kentucky, just outside of Louisville. Best for guests who are looking to enjoy the tranquility of racehorses in retirement and to hear the stories of these equine athletes, plus you’ll get to learn about a historical site in Louisville.
This one-hour tour will immerse you in the world of thoroughbred breeding. The tour will begin in our stallion barn where guests will get to learn about the history and operations of WinStar before meeting some of the champions that call the farm home.
11:30 AM
Best for guests who want to learn about the breadth of the Thoroughbred business, including a cruise through a beautiful farm learning about breeding and raising young Thoroughbreds and opportunities to get hands on with the horses.
Best for guests who want to cruise through a beautiful farm while learning about breeding and raising young Thoroughbreds with opportunities to get up close and personal with some mares and foals.
12:30 PM
Best for small groups who are looking to enjoy the tranquility of racehorses in retirement and to hear the stories of these equine athletes, plus you’ll get to learn about a historical site in Louisville.
Best for small groups wanting an in-depth look into a leading Thoroughbred operation that covers every aspect of the business, breeding, sales, training, rehabilitation and racing!
With this experience you will get to meet your favorite stallion up close and personal, learn more about his racing career, personality, and quirks! You’ll get to feed him peppermints and get your photo taken with the champion of your choice!
Best for guests who want to get up close and personal with horses looking for new homes. Learn about equine care, rehabilitation and retraining on this experience.
Best for guests who want to see an elite stallion roster, to learn about the Thoroughbred breeding business and Kentucky’s rich history with the horse, plus you’ll get to see their unique stallion facility.
Come and join us for a behind-the-scenes look at storied Pin Oak Stud, and meet some of the mares and foals that reside on the property. You will be walking & standing throughout the tour, and may caravan in your vehicles throughout the farm, due to this, Ubers, Lyfts and other rideshares are not permitted for this experience.
13:30 PM
On this guided tour of Coolmore at Ashford Stud, you will learn about the daily life of a working Thoroughbred stallion operation, as well as the history of Ashford Stud and the many famous horses that have called the property home.
This relaxed setting allows for up-close-and-personal experiences with the horses, as well as breath-taking views of the land that the Bluegrass has come to be famous for. Get to know the stories of the Bell family; ask questions; pet the resident horses and take photos of them.
15:00 PM
Best for guests who want to enjoy an evening walk at a stunning horse farm. This walking tour will take you through 1.75 miles of paved roadways with slight elevation changes, while viewing stunning horse farm scenes.
16:30 PM
This tour offers a one-of-a-kind experience with a behind the scenes look at what goes into training horses for film, television and entertainment. Featuring horses of various sizes and breeds this tour is best for guests wanting to get up close and personal and learn about the training of horses with careers in the limelight.
Best for guests who want to learn more about the performance, sport horse world from an industry leading operation—breeding, training, and rehabilitation, you’ll see it all with Spy Coast.
Best for guests who want to learn about the breadth of the Thoroughbred business, including a stop at the stallion barn and a cruise through a beautiful farm learning about breeding and raising young Thoroughbreds.
Come visit New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and discover how we rehabilitate, retrain and rehome racehorses after they retire from the track!
Best for guests who want to see first hand how versatile the Thoroughbred is while learning more about retraining and rehoming these incredible athletes.
Best for guests wanting a behind-the-scenes look into equine veterinary medicine, highlighting care & commitment for the horse. A must see for horse lovers!
Best for guests who want to get up close and personal with mares and foals, including some of the best broodmares in the game and racing’s future stars! Plus, you're likely to see Hall of Fame inductee Rachel Alexandra in her paddock.
Best for guests who want to see a leading, family run Thoroughbred operation, including visits to the stallion barn and nursery division, and a drive through the farm.
Join us for an exciting journey into the art of floral design! You will have the opportunity to unleash your creativity with expert guidance, beautiful flowers, and the chance to mingle with fellow flower enthusiasts at the famed Lane’s End Farm.
Best for guests who want to get up close and personal with horses in training, mares and foals. Get an inside look at the process of raising and training Thoroughbred racehorses.
We will go behind the scenes and walk through the plant to view manufacturing operations and offer our guests the opportunity to get their hands into freshly made feeds, smell the warm molasses, and discuss the banners regaling the legions of Thoroughbred racing champions that have been fueled by Hallway Feeds
Best for small groups who want to get up close and personal with horses looking for new homes. Learn about equine care, rehabilitation and retraining on this experience.
Keeneland offers you an unique opportunity to experience a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s leading Thoroughbred auction house. This experience visits the world-renowned Keeneland Sales Pavilion and auction ring, where some of Thoroughbred racing's greatest horses have been sold.
On this unique tour, guests will stroll around just outside the Keeneland's stable area, or 'backstretch'. Among the possible activities you could see include a racehorse being bathed or a horse receiving new shoes. The tour will also make stops at the main track and training track, as well as the racing office and Sales Pavilion, when available.
Experience a race day at Keeneland as the owners do. You will experience the pageantry as the horses make their way into the Saddling Paddock, the excitement of hearing “Rider’s Up”, and the thrill of thundering hooves near the Winner's Circle as the Thoroughbreds turn into the final stretch. This is truly the ultimate experience for racing fans.
13:45 PM
Enjoy a night of Mahjong open play at Lane's End Farm! The evening will begin with a short tour of the stallion barns and the chance to see champions like Flightline. The Mahjong Lex team will provide all game materials for an exciting night of all things Mahjong! Add-on charcuterie or wine at checkout - available to purchase until July 8.
Join Mill Ridge Farm Manager Price Bell Jr. for this special experience celebrating Mill Ridge's long history in the city of Lexington. This tour highlights the stories of this sixth generation family farm while visiting some of the equine residents - including mares, foals and stallions!
This exclusive experience gives guests an inside look at Resolute Racing, featured in the Netflix series 'Race for the Crown'. You'll have the chance to see top racehorses and broodmares like Goodnight Olive and Puca, and view the private car collection of John Stewart, which includes Porsches, Ferraris, Mazeratis and more.
Best for guests who want an up-close and personal experience with remarkable race mares and the future stars of racing! This tour offers an inside look at the dedication and expertise required to run a top-tier breeding operation aimed at producing strong and successful racehorses. This tour covers everything from the foaling barn to aftercare!
