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Keeneland Celebrates Summer With Breakfast At The Track

Keeneland today announced a number of activities to be hosted at the iconic race track this summer, led by Breakfast at the Track, a new Keeneland Crafted event for the public to be held Saturday, June 19 and Saturday, July 10 from 8-10:30 a.m. ET.

An outdoor event, Breakfast at the Track will allow guests to experience the beauty of Thoroughbreds working over Keeneland's main track while enjoying an array of unique breakfast offerings created by Keeneland Hospitality, highlighted by Buckles Mini Carrot Cake Jacks and a Doughnut Hole Bar for children, as well as a Breakfast Burrito, Everything Bagel Sandwich and more. This family-friendly outing also features pony rides for kids, Paddock Demonstrations from equine partners and interactive equine-themed experiences for all ages.

Tickets for both the June and July Breakfast at the Track events go on sale today at tickets.Keeneland.com. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for children and include admission and unlimited breakfast options. Tickets must be purchased in advance of the event.

“Keeneland is excited to open our gates and welcome the community back to the track,” Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. “This will be a fantastic summer as we reconnect with family, friends and those special places in our lives. Breakfast at the Track is a fitting way for Keeneland to show its appreciation for our fans and to thank them for their continued support and enthusiasm, particularly during this past year.”

In addition to Breakfast at the Track, the Keeneland Crafted event lineup includes a Belt Making Workshop presented by Keeneland Mercantile to be held Wednesday, June 30 from 6:30-8 p.m.

Guests will enjoy hors d'oeuvres and bourbon cocktails while artisans from Kentucky's fine leather craftsmen Clayton & Crume explain the techniques of creating authentic handmade leather belts – from cutting the strap to beveling, burnishing edges and securing solid brass hardware. Each guest will receive a handcrafted leather belt.

Tickets are $108 per person and go on sale Friday, June 4 at 10 a.m. at keenelandmercantile.com.

A National Historic Landmark, Keeneland is open to the public with a number of ways for visitors to enjoy the track's timeless beauty any day this summer.

Fans can watch horses train over the main track every morning from 6-10 a.m. or take a self-guided walking tour of the grounds (maps and information may be found here).

Keeneland also conducts daily official guided walking tours of the Grandstand, Paddock and Stable Area during which visitors can learn about the history of Keeneland, get a trackside view of morning workouts and soak in the sights and sounds of the sport. More information on tours and ticketing is available at keeneland.com/tours. Guests are encouraged to book tours in advance as tickets sell out quickly.

Other aspects of Keeneland that are again open to the public:

· The Keeneland Shop – Browse the exclusive line of Keeneland-branded merchandise, equine gifts, home goods, bar ware and luxury apparel. The Keeneland Shop is located near the track's South Gate entrance. Store hours are Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m; closed Sundays.

· Track Kitchen – Situated among the barns in Keeneland's stable area, the Track Kitchen has been featured in Southern Living magazine as one of the best places in Kentucky to have breakfast. You don't have to be a horseman to enjoy the home-style favorites, including plate lunches, sandwiches, soups and salads. Hours are Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 6-11 a.m. Dine in or carry out available.

· Keeneland Library – Established in 1938, the Keeneland Library is a public research/reference library that is one of the world's largest repositories of information related to the Thoroughbred. Visitors can trace Keeneland's history by examining the Library's scrapbooks, browse displays of racing artifacts and collectibles and view a portion of Keeneland's equine art collection. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The safety of Keeneland's guests, horsemen and employees remains the top priority. Keeneland follows the health and safety guidance of the CDC and state and local health officials to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Increased sanitation measures continue to be deployed across the grounds. Capacities for some events are reduced to allow social distancing and masks are required for those not fully vaccinated while indoors.

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Keeneland to Celebrate Summer With Breakfast at the Track

Keeneland will host a number of activities at the iconic race track this summer, led by Breakfast at the Track, a new Keeneland Crafted event for the public to be held Saturday, June 19 and Saturday, July 10 from 8-10:30 a.m. ET.

An outdoor event, Breakfast at the Track will allow guests to experience the beauty of Thoroughbreds working over Keeneland's main track while enjoying an array of unique breakfast offerings created by Keeneland Hospitality, highlighted by Buckles Mini Carrot Cake Jacks and a Doughnut Hole Bar for children, as well as a Breakfast Burrito, Everything Bagel Sandwich and more. This family-friendly outing also features pony rides for kids, Paddock Demonstrations from equine partners and interactive equine-themed experiences for all ages.

Tickets for both the June and July Breakfast at the Track events are now on sale at tickets.Keeneland.com. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for children and include admission and unlimited breakfast options. Tickets must be purchased in advance of the event.

“Keeneland is excited to open our gates and welcome the community back to the track,” Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. “This will be a fantastic summer as we reconnect with family, friends and those special places in our lives. Breakfast at the Track is a fitting way for Keeneland to show its appreciation for our fans and to thank them for their continued support and enthusiasm, particularly during this past year.”

In addition to Breakfast at the Track, the Keeneland Crafted event lineup includes a Belt Making Workshop presented by Keeneland Mercantile to be held Wednesday, June 30 from 6:30-8 p.m.

Guests will enjoy hors d'oeuvres and bourbon cocktails while artisans from Kentucky's fine leather craftsmen Clayton & Crume explain the techniques of creating authentic handmade leather belts–from cutting the strap to beveling, burnishing edges and securing solid brass hardware. Each guest will receive a handcrafted leather belt.

Tickets are $108 per person and go on sale Friday, June 4 at 10 a.m. at keenelandmercantile.com.

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Former Newmarket-Based Trainer Ed Vaughan Scores First U.S. Win

Former European-based trainer Ed Vaughan recorded his first win in North America on Sunday when front-running Alnaseem (GB) captured a $104,000 conditioned allowance event at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

Alnaseem, who was ridden to a 3 ¾-length victory on the Matt Winn Turf Course by Adam Beschizza, was Vaughan's ninth starter in the U.S.

“We got over to the U.S. in November and have been stabled at Keeneland since then,” Vaughan said. “In (Alnaseem's) stateside-debut, she ran as we expected. She was training well but had to get used to learning how horses run here being quicker from the gates.”

Beschizza and Vaughan have teamed up several times in Europe prior to Beschizza moving his tack to the U.S. in late 2017. The 28-year-old Beschizza used to be Vaughan's primary stable jockey in Europe.

Vaughan took out his trainer's license in 2004 and was based at Newmarket until his move to Keeneland in 2020. He spent four years working in the U.S. after graduating from the Irish National Stud course. He served as the assistant trainer to Noel Chance prior to joining forces with the late Alec Stewart. Vaughan started training on his own following Stewart's death in 2004, eventually moving his stable to Newmarket in 2011.

In Europe, Vaughan campaigned multiple Group 2 winner Dame Malliot and Group 3 winner Robin Hoods Bay (GB).

“The Kentucky circuit is a good place to be based,” Vaughan said. “Being at Keeneland it gives you the option to ship to many tracks around the area including Churchill Downs.”

For more information on Vaughan, fans can follow him on his Twitter at @edvaughan1.

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Notable US-Bred Runners in Japan: May 30, 2021

In this continuing series, we take a look ahead at US-bred and/or conceived runners entered for the upcoming weekend at the tracks on the Japan Racing Association circuit, with a focus on pedigree and/or performance in the sales ring. Here are the horses of interest for Sunday running at Chukyo Racecourse, including the return of last-out Group 3 winner Shivaji (First Samurai). Over at Tokyo, a field of 17 is set for the world's richest Derby, the G1 Tokyo Yushun, headed by the undefeated Efforia (Jpn) (Epiphaneia {Jpn}):

Sunday, May 30, 2021
3rd-CKO, ¥9,680,000 ($88k), Maiden , 3yo, 1200m
PRECIOUS GOLD (f, 3, Speightstown–Pressurizing, by Henrythenavigator) debuts in the Sunday Racing colors and was acquired in utero after her dam was led out unsold on a bid of $875K at the 2017 Fasig-Tipton November Sale. Pressurizing is a daughter of Vertigineux (Kris S.), the dam of Horse of the Year and three-time Eclipse Award winner Zenyatta (Street Cry {Ire}); MGISW Balance (Thunder Gulch); and Where's Bailey (Aljabr), the stakes-winning dam of MGSW She's Not Here (Street Cry {Ire}). Precious Gold's year-older full-sister Precious Girl was sold for $375K at the same FTKNOV sale and is a winner in Japan. B-Northern Farm (KY)

10th-CKO, Azuchijo S.-Listed, ¥47.6m ($437k), 4yo/up, 1400mT
SHIVAJI (h, 6, First Samurai–Indian Bay, by Indian Charlie), a $90K Keeneland September yearling that blossomed into a $540K OBS April juvenile, has amassed an excellent record of 6-5-3 and has banked better than $1.7 million from 22 Japanese starts, the nine most recent of which have come on the turf and capped by a 1 1/4-length success in the G3 Silk Road S. at this venue Jan. 31 (see below, gate 13). The 6-year-old is out of a daughter of GSW Buy the Barrel (E Dubai), the dam of English GSP Mise En Rose (War Front) and MSP Stave (Ghostzapper). B-Hinkle Farms (KY)

 

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