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Crew doing work on the surface of the main track

Wise Dan, named Horse of the Year in both 2012 and 2013, and won the 2010 Phoenix Stakes, the oldest stakes race in North America, which began at the Kentucky Association track in 1831. The race was named for the Phoenix Hotel, a downtown Lexington…

The barns at Keeneland were heavily damaged by a storm during the 1948 Spring Meet.

The barns at Keeneland were damaged by a storm during the 1948 Spring Meet. Crews work to clear the damage. The Grandstand is visible at upper left.

Peb's caricature/humorist artwork depicts two horses pulling a plow discussing an upcoming Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland.

The Walking Ring in the Paddock at Keeneland with the sycamore tree as seen before a race during the 1971 Spring Meet. The recently completed Sales Pavilion building is visible to the left and the old administration building to the right behind the…

The Grandstand at Keeneland is seen through an archway at ground level in the Clubhouse in 1939. The stone on the exterior reflects the design of the Clubhouse, which was begun by Jack Keene.

View of the track, Clubhouse, and Grandstand from the infield at Keeneland after snowfall

Crowds watch a race over the recently renovated track in October 1956.

Spectators watch horses leaving the Paddock at Keeneland for the post parade to the track before a race at the 1968 Fall Meet.