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APRIL SALE THE EXPERIENCE GUIDE
A PREMIER WEEK OF RACING AND SALES As a valued Keeneland customer and participant in Keeneland April, we are pleased to provide you with a variety of amenities including complimentary food and drink offerings with access to exclusive events.
OPENING WEEKEND The Keeneland Spring Meet kicks off on Thursday, April 4 and continues with a spectacular Opening Weekend including nine stakes races headlined by the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass (G2) and Central Bank Ashland (G1). In addition to great racing, guests attending the April Sale will also enjoy world-class hospitality.
OPENING DAY Thursday, April 4 | First Post 3 PM
OPENING WEEKEND Friday, April 5 - Sunday, April 7 | First Post 1:05 PM
KEENELAND APRIL COCKTAIL PARTY Join us at The Liver y, a unique location in downtown Lexington to celebrate the Keeneland Spring Meet and the April Sale. Enjoy live music and handcrafted hors d’oeuvres from celebrated Chef Cooper Vaughan. Friday, April 5 | 7 PM | The Livery
SUNDAY RACING RECEPTION We invite you to Keeneland’s Eclipse Room for racing on Sunday, April 7. Guests will enjoy complimentary snacks and cocktails throughout the day. To access the Eclipse Room, take Elevator A to the fourth-floor Corporate Suites. Please present the enclosed card for access. Coat and tie are required. Sunday, April 7 | 12 PM | Eclipse Room
PREVIEW DAYS WEEKEND VIEWING Browse this year’s top juvenile offerings and horses of racing age cataloged to the April Sale during our dedicated weekend viewing hours. Saturday, April 6 - Sunday, April 7 I 10 AM - 1 PM I Barns 41 - 46
BREEZE SHOW Watch two-year-olds breeze over Keeneland’s dirt track and turf course. Monday, April 8 | 11 AM – 3:30 PM
EQUESTRIAN ROOM – Complimentary for card holders Dining at the Equestrian Room is exclusively offered to our card holders during the Breeze Show. Customizable lunch options include sandwiches, spring salads, fresh fruit and desserts to grab and go at your convenience. Or enjoy seated dining with a selection of light bites, seasonal salads and race day favorites including burgoo, butter cake and our world-famous bread pudding. The Equestrian Room is located on the north side of track. Present your enclosed card for access. Monday, April 8 I 10:30 AM - 2 PM I Equestrian Room
WALK-UP DINING OPTIONS – Available for purchase Keeneland’s first-floor concessions will be available for purchase during the Breeze Show. Options include hot breakfast offerings from Clockers Corner, lunch selections from the Paddock side of the Grandstand, a grill menu from Draft & Dogs and cold beverages from the Craft Beer stand. Monday, April 8 I Begins at 11 AM I First Floor Grandstand
COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE Enjoy complimentary coffee trackside at Clockers Corner, located at the north end of the Grandstand near the Racing Office, and near Barn 40 at the Tin Can Roaster.
APRIL SALE KEENELAND APRIL SALE Boutique, single-session sale showcasing two-year-olds and horses of racing age. Tuesday, April 9 | Sale begins at 2 PM
SALES PAVILION DINING Dining options in the Sales Pavilion include fresh soup and sandwich selections from the G1 Grill, as well as grab-and-go breakfast sandwiches, sweets, coffee, and tea from the Limestone Café. Opens 7:30 AM | Sales Pavilion
FOOD TRUCK PAVILION For the convenience of our customers, locally sourced food trucks located near Barn 49 will serve a variety of made-to-order selections. Opens 11 AM | Near Barn 49
COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE Enjoy complimentary coffee all day in the Sales Pavilion at the Limestone Café or in the morning near Barn 40 at the Tin Can Roaster.
HORSEMEN’S HOSPITALITY Keeneland is committed to delivering an outstanding experience both on our grounds and in Lexington. Should you have questions prior to the sale, or require assistance with any of the following please reach out to Ali LaDuke in Horsemen’s Hospitality at 859 280-4745. *Due to the limited number of accommodations available Opening Weekend, we recommend reaching out at your earliest convenience.
TRAVELING BY ROAD Roads around Keeneland will be congested during the race meet and journey times may be considerably longer due to the high number of visitors. For the quickest route, please follow the designated travel signs instead of following your GPS or satellite navigation. Parking is available on grounds. We recommend entering at Gate 3 on Saturday and Sunday due to race day traffic.
TRAVELING BY AIR Keeneland is happy to provide complimentary transportation to Blue Grass Airport and TAC Air.
ON-SITE TRANSPORTATION Complimentary golf cart services are available throughout the grounds for your convenience. To request a cart to pick you up during the sale, please call 859 280-4745.
INTERNET ACCESS AND BUSINESS SERVICES WI-FI is available on the grounds through the “KEENEL AND GUEST” network. Complimentary business services include semi-private meeting rooms, charging stations and printer access during the sale.
EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT We are delighted to offer you 20% of f merchandise when you present the enclosed card at The Keeneland Shop. Valid on all in-store purchases made during the 2019 April Sale.* *Some exclusions apply. Cards are non-transferrable.
Keeneland Association, Inc. 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, K Y 40510