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Keeneland prides itself on its hospitality, especially for its horsemen. If you are owner or trainer and have a horse running at Keeneland, here is some information you mind find helpful.

Horsemen’s Hospitality Office General Information

• The phone number is 859-254-3412, ext. 4305 or ext. 5305. The toll free number is 800 456-3412, ext. 4305 or ext. 5305
• Office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily, except Monday.

Race Day Information

• Notification of Entry:  Upon request, Keeneland will contact owners via telephone, fax or email confirming that their horse has been entered.
• Post Time:  1:15 p.m.  Gates open at 11 a.m.
• Admission: Owners and trainers licenses issued by the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority serve as a general admission pass. Otherwise, general admission is $3.00. Children 12 and under are admitted free.
• Horsemen’s Will Call is located at Grandstand South to the right of the Clubhouse Entrance.
• Parking: Row 2 is reserved for owners and trainers.  Using main entrance, bear right at “Y”.

Race Day Hospitality Options

If You Have a Horse Entered in a Race

• The Blue Grass Room, located on the third level of the grandstand overlooking the paddock, is reserved for owners and trainers of horses in non-stakes races each day. A buffet lunch is available until 3:30 p.m. each race day. Dress is casual.  For reservations call 859 254-3412 ext. 4305.
• The Lafayette Room, located on the fourth level overlooking the racetrack, is reserved for owners and trainers with horses entered in stakes races. A la carte menu service is available. Coat and tie are required for men, dresses or slack suits for ladies. Denim is not permitted. For reservations call 859 254-3412 ext. 5305.
• Complimentary Box Seats are available on a limited basis to owners of horses entered in stakes races. Please request a box from Horsmen’s Hospitality at 859 254-3412 ext. 4305 or 5305 or via email at kmckee@keeneland.com.

If You Are Visiting Our Track, but Do Not Have a Horse Entered

• The Equestrian Room is located on the ground floor near the finish line and offers an a la carte menu. Dress is casual. For reservations, call 859 288-4299, option 5. Admission and food minimum apply. 
• The Phoenix Room is located on the fourth level of the grandstand and offers a buffet lunch.  Tickets are $35 per person, which includes general admission, buffet, program and tax, but not alcohol and some beverages are extra. For men, a suit or sports coat is required, ties are optional. Denim is not permitted.  For reservations call 859 288-4299, option 4.
• Reserved Grandstand Seating:  There are a limited number of reserved seats available for purchase by horsemen on Saturdays. Seats for all other days may be purchased through the ticket office, 859 288-4299, option 6. 

Cash, Visa, Mastercard or American Express accepted at all Keeneland dining rooms.