Rooftop Bar
2025 Keeneland Spring Meet
Here, Carter called upon colors originally found in the room, most notably dressing the walls in salmon-colored grasscloth. Layers of pattern abounds beginning with cane-patterned carpeting. Decorative artist Kim Comstock is responsible for the cerused finish on the ceiling and wall trim, which, in a space with a lower ceiling volume, helps it not feel claustrophobic. With intimate seating areas distributed around the bar, receiving an invitation from a club member to enjoy this space will undoubtedly become the hottest ticket in town. Members-only upgrades have not come at the cost of making the track experience exclusionary, with exterior improvements designed to enhance the visitor experience for everyone. Outside, the Paddock building saddling stalls were relocated along the east 32 slmag.net
Keeneland Fall Meet 2025
side of the Paddock to provide more space for horses; patrons will enjoy more space with widened walkways at the East Gate and South Gate entrances; and a dedicated winner’s circle for stakes races marked by a hedgerow designed to be reminiscent of the greenery that defines the boundary of the winner’s enclosure at many European racecourses. Meredith pointed out that, with the exception of Christmas and New Year’s Day, Keeneland remains open to the public, so you can drop in outside racing days to watch horses train, attend a sale, or peruse the library. Now that Keeneland’s biggest investment to date is saddled up and ready for its debut, one can surmise that should Keene, McMeekin, and Headley visit the track today, they would be elated to see what Keeneland has become by staying true to what it’s always been. sl