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Keeneland Opening Weekend Weather Update
Due to a forecast of severe storms and significant flooding expected in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky this weekend, Keeneland has announced it is rescheduling the first two days of its Spring Meet to ensure the safest environment for horses, participants and fans. The decision was made following Gov. Andy Beshear’s declaration of a state of emergency ahead of potentially historic amounts of rain and strong winds across the state during the next four days.
Keeneland’s opening Friday, April 4 race card, including the $750,000 Central Bank Ashland (G1), now will take place on Monday, April 7. The Saturday, April 5 race card, featuring the $1.25 million Toyota Blue Grass (G1), will be rescheduled to Tuesday, April 8. Mondays and Tuesdays are typically non-racing days.
Information for Friday and Saturday ticketholders
For those patrons who purchased tickets for opening Friday and Saturday:
- Previously Purchased General Admission Tickets now will be valid for single entry on any race day during the Spring Meet, including dates that are currently sold out.
- All Grandstand reserved seating, dining reservations and parking will automatically receive a full refund including fees. This credit will appear to the original purchaser up to seven business days after the refund is processed.
Previous Friday and Saturday ticketholders will have the opportunity to purchase new tickets for Monday and Tuesday race days through an exclusive pre-sale window. Eligible patrons will receive an email with instructions to access. Remaining tickets for Monday and Tuesday will be available to all fans at tickets.keeneland.com beginning 8:00 am on Friday.
Free admission for historic Monday and Tuesday race days
Free General Admission will be available to all guests on both Monday and Tuesday, and no ticket purchase is required. Headlining Monday’s race card is the Central Bank Ashland Stakes and Tuesday’s race card will feature the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, important prep races for the Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1), respectively.
Revised Schedule
| Ticketing | Stakes schedule & events | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 6 - Normal Operations Gates Open 11 a.m. First Post 1 p.m. | Sunday ticketholders remain unaffected. *Keeneland’s standard 48-hour cancellation policy allows ticketholders to cancel for a full refund if they choose. | MiddleGround Capital Beaumont (G2) Palisades (L) Kids Club Family Day |
| Monday, April 7 Gates Open 11 a.m. First Post 1 p.m. | Free general admission available to patrons. Dining and Grandstand Reserved seating will be available for purchase. | Central Bank Ashland (G1) Transylvania (G3) Presented by Keeneland Select Lafayette (L) |
| Tuesday, April 8 Gates Open 11 a.m. First Post 1 p.m. | Free general admission available to patrons. Dining and Grandstand Reserved seating will be available for purchase. | Toyota Blue Grass (G1) Resolute Racing Madison (G1) Appalachian (G2) Presented by Japan Racing Association Valvoline Global Shakertown (G2) Commonwealth (G3) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- I purchased a ticket for Friday or Saturday, what are my options?
General Admission Tickets will automatically become usable on any day of the Spring Meet – including dates that are currently sold out
All Grandstand Reserved Seating, Dining Reservations and Parking will automatically receive a full refund including fees. This credit will appear to the original purchaser up to seven business days after the refund is processed.
Guests with private tailgate experiences with RevelXP will be contacted directly by them regarding your reservation. Those with Race Day Social tickets will receive a refund.
Friday and Saturday ticketholders who received refunds will have the opportunity to purchase new tickets for Monday and Tuesday race days through an exclusive pre-sale window. Remaining tickets for Monday and Tuesday will be available to all fans at tickets.keeneland.com beginning Friday at 8:00 am.
- How does this impact the entries?
Entries for races originally scheduled for Friday and Saturday will remain the same. The full Friday card will shift to Monday and full Saturday card will take place on Tuesday.
- How will this shift impact scheduled programming and events?
The Hill will be closed Sunday, April 6 through Thursday, April 10 and will resume normal operations beginning Friday, April 11.
Guests who purchased private tailgate experiences or Race Day Social tickets will be contacted by RevelXP regarding your reservation. Race Day Social tickets will be automatically refunded.
Sunrise Trackside is canceled for opening Saturday and will resume Saturday, April 12.
Kids Club Family Day will be held as planned on Sunday, April 6, with slightly modified activities in lieu of expected rain conditions.
- Will Derby and Oaks points for the Toyota Blue Grass and Central Bank Ashland remain the same?
Both the Toyota Blue Grass and Central Bank Ashland will still award 200 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks, respectively.
- What are Friday & Saturday operations at Keeneland?
Morning Works Trackside until 10 a.m., weather permitting
Track Kitchen Open 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Keeneland Shop Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.