Keeneland released the following statement Wednesday morning after well-known bloodstock agent Tom VanMeter was put on blast for racist social media posts. Those statements were widely condemned by several industry groups, including Keeneland, Fasig-Tipton, The Jockey Club, and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association. VanMeter later apologized and pledged to become a better ally to people of color.
“Keeneland takes its role in advancing inclusion and diversity seriously. But we know that we as a company, an industry and a society have much work to do. Only through listening and concrete action can we hope to live up to our values of respect, community and equality.”
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