Keeneland

Ted Bassett, Keeneland’s former President, died Thursday at his home aged 103. Horse Capital reporter Samantha Lederman looks back on his impact not just on the racetrack, but on the Central Kentucky community he lived in and loved so much.

A new study confirms what most of us knew already: Kentucky is good for horses and horses are good for Kentucky. WUKY’s Samantha Lederman has the details.

If you haven’t yet made your Derby Day plans, Keeneland is again throwing a big all day party. WUKY’s Samantha Lederman was at the track earlier today and got all the details from Keeneland spokesperson Lauren Sparrow.

With Derby Fever in full swing here in Kentucky, WUKY's Samantha Lederman has details on a special event at Keeneland that could make the 150th Run for the Roses more exciting and perhaps profitable for you.

Keeneland has announced plans to build a paddock and enhance the saddling paddock to expand viewing and improve safety for horses and spectators. The estimated $93 million project has already received preliminary approval for incentives up to $23.2 million from the Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority. It will be Keeneland’s largest capital project since its 1936 opening. Construction will begin in January, with completion by fall 2025. It will include seated dining and a panoramic rooftop view, and spectators will be able to view jockeys during a walk-through before each race.

Monopoly, the Lexington Edition was unveiled Wednesday and WUKY’s Samantha Lederman landed on Keeneland for the big reveal and brings us this report.

Jim Williams served as director of publicity/communications at Keeneland for 38 years (1971-2009). He worked with racing’s greatest jockeys and trainers as well as media members from around the world who covered racing at Keeneland. He was also involved in the preparations and activities for visits by dignitaries, including Queen Elizabeth II, who attended races at Keeneland on October 11, 1984. This conversation covers changes at Keeneland through the years, Jim’s memories of prominent people in the racing business and of course, the day the track hosted the Queen.

To celebrate Opening Day at Keeneland, Maker's Mark and the track will once again team up with LexArts to offer three new commemorative bottles with the sale proceeds helping to fund a new permanent public art project.

Lucky Seven Stable’s Smile Happy is the 9-5 morning-line favorite for Saturday’s 98th running of the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland.

Keeneland has announced a change at the helm with the imminent retirement of President and CEO Bill Thomason. WUKY’s Samantha Lederman has details.Shannon…