The safety of our patrons, staff and horses is of the utmost priority for Keeneland. Please review the information below to familiarize yourself with Keeneland's safety guidelines and protocols.

Keeneland's Operations Currently Limited

Keeneland is currently operating on a limited basis at this time due to COVID-19. Please review below for details on entry to our grounds:

• Only essential employees, owners, trainers, veterinarians, blacksmiths and stable workers are allowed entry to the stable area and racetrack.

• Keeneland Mercantile located in downtown Lexington will open on a limited basis beginning Monday, June 1.

• Anyone with a business purpose requiring access to Keeneland may enter by completing a screening process at entrance.

In order to enter the Keeneland grounds at this time, you must:

• Enter through Gates 2 and 3 or the Rice Road barn entrance, where you will complete a temperature check. Only those with a temperature less than 100.5 degrees and showing no symptoms of COVID-19 will be granted access. Persons permitted to enter will receive an armband granting access for only that day.

• Wear a mask covering your face at all times during your stay at Keeneland.

The following operations will remain limited until further notice:

• Keeneland’s General Office is closed

• The Keeneland Shop is closed to patrons until further notice

• Tour operations, including visits from outside tour companies, are paused 

• The Keeneland Library is closed to patrons

• The Red Mile is closed to patrons

• The Track Kitchen will extend closing hours to 6 p.m. to service the needs of our backside

Thank you for your understanding as Keeneland, the State of Kentucky and the U.S. government work together to do everything in our power to keep our community healthy and safe as the situation continues to evolve.