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Experience morning training at this historic racetrack and learn about the storied past of Keeneland Racecourse and the process of training and racing Thoroughbreds.
08:30 AM ET
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.
12:30 PM ET
10:00 AM ET
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.
10:30 AM ET
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 ET
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.
01:00 PM ET
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 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.
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.
11:00 AM ET
Best for guests who want to see first hand how versatile the Thoroughbred is while learning more about retraining and rehoming these incredible athletes.
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.
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
01:30 PM ET
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.
02:30 PM ET
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!
06:00 PM ET
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.
Meet our $150 million man, Not This Time, and Taylor Made’s powerhouse stallions! Then enjoy a private showing of ARTHUR'S RIDE ,snap photos, hear their stories, and stand just feet from champions who’ve changed the sport forever!
09:00 AM ET
Get hands-on at Taylor Made Farm with our Mares & Foals Tour! Brush, feed, and bond with mares and their babies while learning daily care. Meet Kentucky Oaks winner Serengeti Empress in her new role as a mom! An unforgettable chance to connect with tomorrow’s champions!
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 ET
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.
02:00 PM ET
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 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 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 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 with opportunities to get up close and personal with some mares and foals.
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.
09:30 AM ET
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.
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.
Enjoy a drive through Kentucky Horse Country on this tour of WinStar Farm. You’ll be driven throughout the farm aboard the WinStar Farm shuttle, where you will see horses in paddocks and experience the ambiance of an evening at a horse farm.
04:30 PM ET
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.
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.
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.
03:00 PM ET
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.
01:45 PM ET
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 ET
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.
