Buy TicketsKeeneland today announced that ValvolineTM Global Operations, a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, is the new sponsor of the $400,000 Shakertown (G2) to be held opening Saturday of the 2025 Spring Meet. The 15-day season runs April 4-25.
“Keeneland is pleased to welcome Valvoline Global to our team of stakes sponsors, whose participation enables us to continually elevate our world-class racing program,” Keeneland Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Christa Marrillia said. “As Lexington-based companies, Keeneland and Valvoline Global share a commitment to the community, and we thank them for their support of Thoroughbred racing.”
“For more than 150 years, Valvoline Global has been dedicated to driving innovation and excellence – on and off the road,” said Rob Kenny, Valvoline Global’s Chief Brand Officer. “We are proud to partner with Keeneland, uniting our mutual passion for horsepower and community.”
The Valvoline Global Shakertown is a 5½-furlong turf race for 3-year-olds and up. First run in 1997, the race is named for America’s largest and completely restored Shaker community and living museum located 25 miles southwest of Lexington. Shakertown is formally called Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill.
Recent winners of the race include millionaires and Breeders’ Cup winners Caravel and Golden Pal.