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28-05-2025
- Business
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Keeneland Race Course to host Breeders' Cup World Championships for 4th time. What to know
Keeneland Race Course in Lexington has been named the host site for the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships. Breeders' Cup announced Wednesday the host sites for the 2026 and 2027 races. Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., will host the 2027 event. Advertisement 'Keeneland exemplifies an unwavering dedication to excellence in thoroughbred racing and is currently making a significant investment to benefit our great sport, making it an ideal venue to host the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships,' said Drew Fleming, President & CEO of Breeders' Cup Limited. 'We look forward to welcoming fans back to the Horse Capital of the World, celebrating the rich history of the Bluegrass and highlighting the tremendous farms that make the area so special as we celebrate the pinnacle of thoroughbred racing.' Anchoring the Keeneland development plan is the three-level Paddock Building, which extends the entire length of the Saddling Paddock and Walking Ring and is scheduled to open this fall. The Paddock Building will provide new ticketed experiences for more than 1,000 fans during race meets, including traditional sit-down dining, new bar concepts and access to a Paddock Lawn on the north side of the Saddling Paddock. 'Keeneland is honored to host the Breeders' Cup World Championships in 2026, and we're thrilled to share this global racing celebration with fans from all over the world and with the Lexington community,' Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. 'We are especially excited to host guests in our new Paddock Building with further enhanced hospitality experiences.' Keeneland will host the Breeders' Cup for the fourth time, also hosting in 2015, 2020 and 2022. Race dates — pending approval by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation — in 2026 are set for Oct. 30-31. Advertisement This year's Breeders' Cup is set for Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar in California. Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@ Follow on X @KentuckyDerbyCJ. More horse racing: Check out the list of contenders for the 2025 Belmont This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, Kentucky to host Breeders' Cup 2026
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02-04-2025
- Climate
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Keeneland moves Spring Meet opening due to severe weather forecast
Video note: Despite this article's time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Race days have been pushed back at Keeneland due to a dangerous forecast for the horses. Keeneland announced Tuesday that it had notified the Kentucky division of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association that the races on Friday and Saturday have been pushed back to Monday and Tuesday, respectively. 'The safety of our equine and human participants, as well as of our fans, is at the core of every decision we make at Keeneland,' said Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin. 'Our team has spent months preparing for opening weekend, and we recognize the significant impact of rescheduling our two biggest race days. While we have navigated challenging weather in the past, the conditions being forecast for the region are unprecedented for Keeneland. Ultimately, ensuring the safety of everyone involved is our top priority.' Lexington police seek 21-year-old accused of trafficking fentanyl, meth Lexington police seek 48-year-old wanted on strangulation, assault charges Keeneland moves Spring Meet opening due to severe weather forecast Keeneland said it is still monitoring Sunday and will make a decision about those races at a later time. Severe weather is expected across the region. Latest central Kentucky weather forecast Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of the first round of severe storms expected to hit in the evening on Wednesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
