Robust Wagering, Safe, Top-Quality Racing Mark Return Of Keeneland Spring Meet Sponsored by:
A limited number of fans were permitted on-track during the 2021 Keeneland spring meet
Friday marked closing day of the 2021 Spring Meet in Lexington, Ky., featuring the return of a limited number of fans to the track, strong all-sources wagering fueled by quality racing led by champion Essential Quality s win in the Toyota Blue Grass (G2) and an emphasis on community initiatives in furtherance of Keeneland s philanthropic mission.
“We thank our fans, both near and far, the Central Kentucky community, our horseplayers, our corporate partners and our loyal horsemen for a fantastic racing season,” Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. “Keeneland s continued success is built on the contributions of many, and we extend our appreciation to all those who make racing at Keeneland such a memorable experience.”
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Like The King Has Derby Tune-Up At Keeneland For Red-Hot Ward Sponsored by:
Like the King (outside), with Julio Garcia aboard, works alongside Canadian champion Artie s Princess in advance of the May 1 Kentucky Derby
On Saturday morning at Keeneland racecourse in Lexington, Ky., M Racing Group s Like the King continued his preparation for a start in the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) Presented by Woodford Reserve by working six furlongs in company in 1:12.80 over a fast main track. (Click here for a video of the work.)
With Julio Garcia aboard, Like the King (by Palace Malice) started three lengths in back of 2020 Canadian champion female sprinter Artie s Princess and drew even at the sixteenth pole.