Keeneland Race Track News Stories

 
 
Breeders Cup

Mr. Nightlinger Ready for Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint

by Elizabeth Fairview | October 1st, 2008 | Add a comment
North American horseplayers usually think of a ‘turf sprint’ as a grass race at 5 or 5 ½ furlongs. However; with the unique and famed downhill course of the Santa Anita turf track, the first two runnings of the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Breeders Cup

Breeders' Cup Prep Races on ESPN This Weekend

by Patricia Woo | October 1st, 2008 | Add a comment
Six exciting races at Keeneland in Lexington, KY, and Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Canada, will be televised on Saturday, Oct. 4, and each will guarantee the winner a spot in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. At Keeneland, Terrain and Advice are … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Keeneland Will Miss Buddy Bishop

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 5th, 2008 | Add a comment
William T. “Buddy” Bishop III, died at the age of 64 on Thursday. (Image Courtesy Kenneland) Buddy Bishop was appointed the trustee of Keeneland in 2005 and also held positions as director, secretary and counsel over the years. “Keeneland and the entire Thoroughbred community have lost a true friend, a tireless advocate for the industry and valued counsel,” said Keeneland president … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Prussian Favorite on Opening Day at Keeneland

by Laura Gosselin | April 2nd, 2008 | Add a comment
Keeneland Race Course will open its 16-day spring meet on Friday April 4 with a 10-race program highlighted by the $150,000 Transylvania Stakes. (Courtesy Jason Phillips@Wikimedia) The Transylvania (Grade 3) is the first of 16 graded slated to be run this spring at the Lexington, Ky., track. This race has a field of nine 3-year-olds, including Canadian Grade 3 Prussian … Read More Read More