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Yearling Sales Prep Tour at Mill Ridge Farm

Yearling Sales Prep Tour at Mill Ridge Farm

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.

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07-Aug

08:45 AM

08-Aug

08:45 AM

13-Aug

08:45 AM

15-Aug

08:45 AM

20-Aug

08:45 AM

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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07-Aug

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

13:00 PM

14:30 PM

08-Aug

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

14:30 PM

09-Aug

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

13:00 PM

14:30 PM

11-Aug

11:00 AM

13:00 PM

14:30 PM

12-Aug

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

13:00 PM

14:30 PM

Private Experience at Darby Dan Farm

Private Experience at Darby Dan Farm

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.

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08-Aug

10:30 AM

14:30 PM

09-Aug

10:30 AM

14:30 PM

10-Aug

10:30 AM

14:30 PM

12-Aug

10:30 AM

14:30 PM

13-Aug

10:30 AM

14:30 PM

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-Aug

10:30 AM

10-Aug

10:30 AM

11-Aug

10:30 AM

13-Aug

10:30 AM

15-Aug

10:30 AM

Visit Mill Ridge Farm

Visit Mill Ridge 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.

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07-Aug

10:30 AM

13:00 PM

08-Aug

10:30 AM

13:00 PM

09-Aug

10:30 AM

13:00 PM

10-Aug

10:30 AM

13:00 PM

11-Aug

10:30 AM

13:00 PM

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-Aug

13:00 PM

13-Aug

13:00 PM

15-Aug

13:00 PM

20-Aug

13:00 PM

22-Aug

13:00 PM

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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08-Aug

13:00 PM

20-Aug

13:00 PM

22-Aug

13:00 PM

27-Aug

13:00 PM

29-Aug

13:00 PM

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-Aug

13:30 PM

13-Aug

13:30 PM

20-Aug

13:30 PM

22-Aug

13:30 PM

03-Sep

13:30 PM

Private Experience at Mill Ridge Farm

Private Experience at Mill Ridge Farm

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.

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06-Aug

15:00 PM

07-Aug

15:00 PM

08-Aug

15:00 PM

09-Aug

15:00 PM

10-Aug

15:00 PM

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.

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07-Aug

07:30 AM

12-Aug

07:30 AM

14-Aug

07:30 AM

19-Aug

07:30 AM

21-Aug

07:30 AM

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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07-Aug

08:30 AM

09:00 AM

08-Aug

08:30 AM

09:00 AM

09-Aug

09:00 AM

12-Aug

08:30 AM

14-Aug

08:30 AM

09:00 AM

Visit Godolphin's Jonabell Farm | Stallion Complex Walking Tour

Visit Godolphin's Jonabell Farm | Stallion Complex Walking Tour

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.

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07-Aug

10:00 AM

08-Aug

10:00 AM

09-Aug

10:00 AM

10-Aug

10:00 AM

14-Aug

10:00 AM

The Spendthrift Farm Shuttle Experience

The Spendthrift Farm Shuttle Experience

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.

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10-Aug

12:30 PM

14-Aug

12:30 PM

15-Aug

12:30 PM

16-Aug

12:30 PM

17-Aug

12:30 PM

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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07-Aug

13:00 PM

08-Aug

09:00 AM

09-Aug

09:00 AM

10-Aug

09:00 AM

Visit Spendthrift Farm | Stallion Complex Tour

Visit Spendthrift Farm | Stallion Complex Tour

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.

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07-Aug

14:00 PM

08-Aug

14:00 PM

10-Aug

14:00 PM

14-Aug

14:00 PM

15-Aug

14:00 PM

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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08-Aug

13:30 PM

11-Aug

13:30 PM

14-Aug

13:30 PM

15-Aug

13:30 PM

18-Aug

13:30 PM

Visit Stonestreet Farm

Visit Stonestreet Farm

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.

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08-Aug

14:00 PM

09-Aug

14:00 PM

15-Aug

14:00 PM

16-Aug

14:00 PM

22-Aug

14:00 PM

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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12-Sep

09:00 AM

15-Sep

09:00 AM

17-Sep

09:00 AM

19-Sep

09:00 AM

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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30-Sep

09:30 AM

01-Oct

09:30 AM

02-Oct

09:00 AM

09:30 AM

07-Oct

09:30 AM

08-Oct

09:30 AM

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

11:30 AM

09-Oct

11:30 AM

13:45 PM

10-Oct

11:30 AM

13:45 PM

11-Oct

11:30 AM

13:45 PM

12-Oct

11:30 AM

13:45 PM

History and Connection: A Mill Ridge Story

History and Connection: A Mill Ridge Story

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!

Visit Gainesway Farm

Visit Gainesway Farm

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.