The Insider’s Tour of Thoroughbred Racing
From sunrise workouts to elite auctions and backstretch stories, experience the fast-paced world of racing like never before—up close, behind the scenes, and beyond the grandstand.
VIP RACETRACK TOURS
On this unique tour, you will stroll around just outside the Keeneland's stable area, commonly known as the 'backstretch'. Among the possible activities you could see include a racehorse being bathed or a horse receiving new shoes. The tour will also make stops at the main track and training track, as well as the racing office and Sales Pavilion, when available.
OWNER’S EXPERIENCE TOURS
Experience a race day at Keeneland as the owners do. You will experience the pageantry as the horses make their way into the Saddling Paddock, the excitement of hearing “Rider’s Up”, and the thrill of thundering hooves near the Winner's Circle as the Thoroughbreds turn into the final stretch. This is truly the ultimate experience for racing fans.
WORKOUT AND TRAINING EXPERIENCES
Enjoy a morning at a beautiful thoroughbred farm. You'll visit the farm’s private training center, where you will have a chance to watch horses exercising on the training track and learn more about the basics of training a racehorse.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES-SALES EXPERIENCE
a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s leading Thoroughbred auction house. This experience visits the world-renowned Keeneland Sales Pavilion and auction ring, where some of Thoroughbred racing's greatest horses have been sold.
Best for guests looking for the inside scoop on one of the leading Thoroughbred auction houses in the world, including insight into buying and selling Thoroughbred horses.