Horsemen's Dining and General Information

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 General Information

  • The phone number is 859-254-3412, ext. 4305 or ext. 4289. The toll free number is 800 456-3412, ext. 4305 or ext. 4289
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 $5.00. Children 12 and under are admitted free.
  • Horsemen’s Will Call is located at Grandstand South to the right of the Clubhouse Entrance.
  • Parking: Horsemen parking is available on a first-come-first-serve basis with a valid horsemen parking tag, which is available at the Keeneland Security Office with a current KHRC owner's or trainer's license.
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 buffet lunch 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. 4289.
  • Complimentary Box Seats are available on a limited basis to owners and trainers of horses entered in races. Please contact Horsemen’s Hospitality at 859 254-3412 ext. 4305 or 4289 or via email at khowell@keeneland.com to request a box.
If You Are Visiting Our Track, but Do Not Have a Horse Entered

For information or reservations call 859-254-3412, ext. 4848.

  • The Equestrian Room is located on the ground floor near the finish line and offers an a la carte menu. Dress is casual. 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. 
  • Reserved Grandstand Seating:  A limited number of reserved seats are available for purchase through the ticket office.
Cash, Visa, Mastercard or American Express accepted at all Keeneland dining rooms.