Feature Video

Here's a glimpse of Ted Bassett's booksigning at Keeneland in April 2009, including interviews with him, friends and co-author Bill Mooney.

  

Watch Winter View, trained by Jonathan Sheppard, wins the $150,000 Grey Goose Bewitch Stakes.

Here's a look at Keeneland's 2009 Military Appreciation Day. Special thanks to Windstream Communications, the presenting sponsor who also provided a phone bank for the soliders to call loved ones. Kudos also to Wal-Mart for providing disposable cameras for the soldiers so they could record their memories a day at the races.

Jill Byrne previews the $150,000 (G3) Grey Goose Bewitch Stakes

Parading wins the $150,000 (G3) Ben Ali Stakes; watch the stretch run and post race interview.

Advice, in a impressive run, takes the 28th running of the Coolmore Lexington Stakes.

Jill previews the $150,000 (G3) Ben Ali Stakes at Keeneland

Jill Previews the $300,000 (G2) Coolmore Lexington stakes featuring Square Eddie.

Indescribable wins the $100,000 (G3) Doubledogdare Stakes

Jill previews the $100,000 Doubledogdare Stakes at Keeneland, which includes a field of eight fillies and mares 4-years old and up going a mile a 1/16 over the Polytrack.

Jill Byrne previews Thursday's $100,000 (G3) Appalachian Stakes

Jill Byrne interviews jockey Mike Smith as part of Keeneland's jockey Meet and Greet on Saturday's at noon.

 

 

Eternal Star wins the $250,000 (G2) Commonwealth Stakes

Forever Together wins the $200,000 (g2) Jenny Wiley Stakes

Heros Reward wins the $100,000 (G3) Shakertown Stakes

Enjoy this wonderful tribute to the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, including a look back at some of the great horses who have won this important stepping-stone to the Kentucky Derby and an overview of the 2009 field.

Jill Previews the 2009 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes

Jill previews the undercard for Saturday, April 11

Livin the Dream Racing is a partnership comprised of more than 20 friends who are experiecing success right out of the gate.

 

 

This is a great piece that profiles the Lexington Cancer Foundation and its mission to serve the central Kentucky community. The group has a Hat for Life Fundraiser on April 9. This piece was originally broadcast on WKYT's Keeneland Magazine on TV Spring, 2009 edition.

The stretch run and post-race interview from the $150,00 (G2) Beaumont

Keeneland Director of Racing Rogers Beasley discusses the significance of the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes as a Kentucky Derby prep race.

Enjoy this vintage clip of jockeys on the Ed Sullivan Show, including the great Eddie Arcaro.

Theregoesjogo, a contender in the upcoming Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, worked 4 furlongs in :48 Monday morning over a fast Polytrack for trainer Kenny McPeek. He galloped out in 1:00.40.

In preparation for the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, Patena worked five furlongs in 1:00 for trainer Rick Dutrow. Jockey Robby Albarado was aboard.

Join in the Dance, owned in part by Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis, worked 4 furlongs in :49.60 under the watchful eye of trainer Todd Pletcher.  The colt is expected to run in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes.

Barclay Tagg-trainee Hello Broadway worked 5 furlongs in :59.4.

WinStar Farm’s Lane’s End (G2) winner, Hold Me Back, with Kent Desormeaux aboard, worked five furlongs Sunday morning, six days before his scheduled next start in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass (G1).

Toyota Blue Grass contender Terrain worked five furlongs in 1:01 in company.

Keeneland's Chairman Emeritus Ted Bassett discusses his newly released autobiography.

This video highlights the 2009 Maker's Mark Mile commemorative bottle honoring UK Football Coach Rich Brooks and benefitting a unique music outreach program for elementary school students.

The countdown begins to Keeneland's 2009 Spring Meeting. Enjoy this preview of the fun and great racing.

Our part-time guest services employees are a wonderful part of the Keeneland experience.

Keeneland President Nick Nicholson addresses Keeneland's recent #1 ranking by the Horseplayers Association of North America as providing the best wagering opportunites for bettors.

More than 2,000 Kentucky fans enjoyed the SeeBlue pep rally and day at the races on Friday, Oct. 17.

Keeneland and members of the Central Kentucky Thoroughbred industry partnered to host a  Make-A-Wish Day on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Nine Central Kentucky children with life-threatening diseases and their families were guests of honor at Keeneland, enjoying a VIP lunch and an afternoon at the races.  Watch this heart-warming video about their day. For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, go here.

Keeneland outrider John Neal describes his job, which includes keeping everyone on the race track safe.

Enjoy highlights from this spring's 2008 Military Appreciation Day. Special thanks to Windstream Communications for donating a phone bank.

Enjoy highlights from Keeneland's Jockey Day Hat Signing, in which proceeds from the purchase of a $15 hat, signed by the Keeneland jockey colony, benefitted the NTRA Disabled Jockeys Fund.

This video captures the wit and charm of longtime program seller Don Burke.

Enjoy our look back at this year's Maker's Mark Bottle Signing, a true central Kentucky phenomenon where folks line up days in advance for a few signatures on a bottle and great time with friends.

Watch Chef Ed's demonstration of how to make simple and delicious chicken salad like that found at Keeneland.

 

Click here to download a PDF version of this recipe or send Chef Ed an email at chefed@turfcatering.com.

Watch this tribute to the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes as described in a poem by Ed Bowen.

Chef Ed demonstrates how to create Keeneland's hearty burgoo. 

 

Click here to download a PDF copy of the recipe. Or, send him an email at chefed@turfcatering.com

See the fun that goes on at Keeneland.

Go to the races and maybe win a college scholarship--sounds like a sure bet to us.

Learn how to make Keeneland's famous bread pudding with bourbon sause at home by following Chef Ed's simple techniques. 

 

To download a PDF version of the recipe click here or send your email questions to Chef Ed at chefed@turfcatering.com

 

Check back every Tuesday for a new recipe from Chef Ed.

Enjoy some of the highlights from Keeneland's Military Appreciation Day on Sunday, October 21, when we hosted troops from Ft. Knox military base and more than 600 other active and nonactive military members and their families.

Enjoy another fabulous morning at Keeneland.

Kurt talks about being Keeneland's track announcer--and the pressure that goes along with it.

Ever wonder how racetracks ensure that the horse in the race is actually the same one listed in the program? Keeneland has a horse identifier who sole job is to make sure.

Join us for Keeneland's popular Breakfast with the Works program every Saturday morning during the meet.

Peter Williams, an equine artist, talks about his Keeneland-inspired paintings.