Horse Havens Steeped in tradition, Keeneland Race Course draws people from afar for the racing season each April and October. Sales take place throughout the year. A highlight of Keeneland is the early morning workouts. Keeneland is located on U.S. 60 six miles west of Lexington and adjacent to Blue Grass Airport. Lexington is also home to standardbred racing, The Red Mile has been racing horses since 1875.
Horses pull drivers seated in small two-wheeled carts.
Located just minutes from downtown Lexington on Red Mile Road. At the Kentucky Horse Park visitors can watch a harness maker at work, enjoy the parade of breeds, or take a horse-drawn carriage tour. Special events are held throughout the year, including the Rolex Three-Day Event and the High Hope Steeplechase. On Sundays at the park, polo matches are held for free. The Horse Park is located just off I-75 on Iron Works Pike.