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As the Horse Capital of the World, Kentucky is home to the very best of equine performance, including top veterinary clinics, feed mills providing the best in equine nutrition, and state of the art training and rehabilitation facilities. These experiences show you what it takes for equine athletes to compete at the top of their game

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Keeneland Morning Works Tour

Keeneland Morning Works Tour

Experience morning training at this historic racetrack and learn about the storied past of Keeneland Racecourse and the process of training and racing Thoroughbreds.

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08-Oct

08:30 AM ET

09:00 AM ET

09-Oct

08:30 AM ET

10-Oct

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13-Oct

08:30 AM ET

09:00 AM ET

14-Oct

08:30 AM ET

09:00 AM ET

Keeneland Backstretch Tour

Keeneland Backstretch Tour

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.

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08-Oct

09:30 AM ET

09-Oct

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14-Oct

09:30 AM ET

15-Oct

09:30 AM ET

16-Oct

09:30 AM ET

Private Training Center Experience at WinStar Farm

Private Training Center Experience at WinStar Farm

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.

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08-Oct

09:00 AM ET

09-Oct

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10-Oct

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11-Oct

09:00 AM ET

14-Oct

09:00 AM ET

Behind-the-Scenes Racing Tour

Behind-the-Scenes Racing Tour

Ever wondered what really happens at Keeneland before the first race is run? The Behind-the-Scenes Racing Tour pulls back the curtain on race day operations, giving you a closer look at how horses, trainers, riders and Keeneland’s team come together to make every race day memorable.

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08-Oct

09:00 AM ET

09-Oct

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14-Oct

09:00 AM ET

15-Oct

09:00 AM ET

16-Oct

09:00 AM ET

Spy Coast Farm Grand Tour

Spy Coast Farm Grand Tour

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.

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08-Oct

10:30 AM ET

10-Oct

10:30 AM ET

13-Oct

10:30 AM ET

15-Oct

10:30 AM ET

17-Oct

10:30 AM ET

Keeneland Owner's Experience

Keeneland Owner's Experience

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.

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08-Oct

01:45 PM ET

15-Oct

11:30 AM ET

01:45 PM ET

16-Oct

11:30 AM ET

18-Oct

01:45 PM ET

22-Oct

11:30 AM ET

01:45 PM ET

Visit the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

Visit the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

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.

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08-Oct

01:00 PM ET

11-Oct

01:00 PM ET

13-Oct

01:00 PM ET

14-Oct

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15-Oct

01:00 PM ET

Visit New Vocations

Visit New Vocations

Come visit New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and discover how we rehabilitate, retrain and rehome racehorses after they retire from the track!

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08-Oct

01:00 PM ET

10-Oct

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15-Oct

01:00 PM ET

17-Oct

01:00 PM ET

22-Oct

01:00 PM ET

Private Experience at WinStar Farm

Private Experience at WinStar Farm

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!

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08-Oct

01:00 PM ET

09-Oct

01:00 PM ET

10-Oct

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11-Oct

01:00 PM ET

14-Oct

01:00 PM ET

Visit Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Visit Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

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!

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08-Oct

01:30 PM ET

10-Oct

01:30 PM ET

15-Oct

01:30 PM ET

22-Oct

01:30 PM ET

24-Oct

01:30 PM ET

Morning Training Experience at WinStar Farm

Morning Training Experience at WinStar Farm

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.

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09-Oct

09:30 AM ET

10-Oct

09:30 AM ET

11-Oct

09:30 AM ET

16-Oct

09:30 AM ET

17-Oct

09:30 AM ET

Visit McPeek Racing at Magdalena Farm

Visit McPeek Racing at Magdalena 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.

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09-Oct

11:00 AM ET

10-Oct

10:00 AM ET

11-Oct

10:00 AM ET

12-Oct

10:00 AM ET

16-Oct

11:00 AM ET

Pin Oak Stud Training Center Experience

Pin Oak Stud Training Center Experience

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.

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10-Oct

10:30 AM ET

11-Oct

10:30 AM ET

16-Oct

10:30 AM ET

17-Oct

10:30 AM ET

23-Oct

10:30 AM ET

Private Experience at New Vocations

Private Experience at New Vocations

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.

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13-Oct

11:00 AM ET

01:00 PM ET

02:30 PM ET

14-Oct

10:00 AM ET

11:00 AM ET

01:00 PM ET

02:30 PM ET

15-Oct

10:00 AM ET

11:00 AM ET

02:30 PM ET

16-Oct

10:00 AM ET

11:00 AM ET

01:00 PM ET

02:30 PM ET

17-Oct

10:00 AM ET

11:00 AM ET

02:30 PM ET

Private Experience at the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

Private Experience at the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

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.

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12-Oct

01:00 PM ET

19-Oct

01:00 PM ET

26-Oct

01:00 PM ET

02-Nov

01:00 PM ET

09-Nov

01:00 PM ET

Visit Hallway Feeds

Visit Hallway Feeds

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

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13-Oct

01:30 PM ET

16-Oct

01:30 PM ET

17-Oct

01:30 PM ET

20-Oct

01:30 PM ET

23-Oct

01:30 PM ET

Visit the Secretariat Center

Visit the Secretariat Center

Best for guests who want to see first hand how versatile the Thoroughbred is while learning more about retraining and rehoming these incredible athletes.

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15-Oct

01:00 PM ET

17-Oct

01:00 PM ET

02:00 PM ET

22-Oct

01:00 PM ET

24-Oct

01:00 PM ET

29-Oct

01:00 PM ET

Keeneland Behind-the-Scenes Sales Experience

Keeneland Behind-the-Scenes Sales 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.

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07-Nov

09:00 AM ET

10-Nov

09:00 AM ET

12-Nov

09:00 AM ET

Sunrise Training Tour at Keeneland

Sunrise Training Tour at Keeneland

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.

Movie Horses of the Bluegrass at Double Dan Horsemanship

Movie Horses of the Bluegrass at Double Dan Horsemanship

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.

Private Yearling Sales Prep Experience at WinStar Farm

Private Yearling Sales Prep Experience at WinStar Farm

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.