It doesn't matter whether a man comes in wearing a cashmere turtleneck. No tie, no entry. Pavona, the epitome of politeness, doesn't relish putting a damper on anyone's fun. When he stops a man for being inappropriately dressed, he doesn't leave the guy hanging. In a closet, the track keeps a supply of white dress shirts and a couple dozen classic blazers, in sizes from small to large, that men can borrow for the afternoon.
Clothing is sent to the dry cleaners after each wearing.
Pavona, who has worked the spring and fall meets for 15 years, said Keeneland typically sells six to 12 ties each day during the meet. No, he's not kidding. Extremely immodest outfits are politely dealt with at the door. A backless dress doesn't get in. Bergen will ask whether the woman has a jacket she can slip on.