LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The spring warmth has returned to Lexington’s horse farms and racetracks, and the community is electric with anticipation for a new way to enjoy century-old traditions at Keeneland.
Officials teased in a news release that a “blockbuster” 2026 Spring Meet would kick off on Friday, April 3, with 19 stakes and a record $9.55 million in total prize money packed into 15 days.
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“Keeneland is incredibly excited to kick off what is sure to be a landmark year,” Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. “The Spring Meet is just the start of the excitement, which will carry through the Fall with more world-class racing and the return of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, framed by our banner September and November Sales that have launched so many of racing’s biggest stars.”…