mane-eventer T he KEENELAND , Lexington World-class live horseracing, spring and fall meets, beautiful and immaculate grounds, self-guided and guided tours, watching morn-ing workouts, digging into a hearty breakfast at the iconic Track Kitchen, exclusive merch in the gift shop — Keeneland is all this and a National Historic Landmark. FARM TOUR CAPITAL OF KENTUCKY , Oldham County In the Farm Tour Capital of Kentucky, experience the life of a racehorse through immersive tours of historical Hermitage Farm, Highpointe Training Farm, Second Stride Retired Horse Farm, TRF Sanctuary Farm at Chestnut Hall and Hallmark® film fave Windy Meadows Horse Farm. OWENSBORO RACING & GAMING , Owensboro OLD FRIENDS , Georgetown Pulse-pounding simulcast thoroughbred horse racing and hundreds of state-of-the-art historical racing machines, plus restaurants, bars and entertainment — find it all at the new Owensboro Racing & Gaming. Located less than 40 miles from Ellis Park, with rewards earned and used interchangeably. Step into the world of racing legends at Old Friends thoroughbred retirement farm. Walk alongside Kentucky Derby winners Silver Charm, Big Brown, I’ll Have Another and other champions on one-of-a-kind, interactive tours, including an exclusive 90-minute private tour with founder Michael Blowen. KENTUCKY HORSE PARK , Lexington An equine venue that has no equal in the world: Kentucky Horse Park is home to the comprehensive, interactive International Museum of the Horse, live horse shows, trolley tours, the Kids Barn, Stall-Side Chats, horseback and pony rides, a camp-ground, cafés and gift shop. Photos from top: Old Friends, Georgetown; Denali Stud, Paris 22 #TravelKY
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