Visit Keeneland on Saturday mornings during the race meet to experience the sunrise, sights and sounds of Sunrise Trackside at Keeneland. 

Coffee and light breakfast offerings will be available to enjoy at The Starting Gate concession stand while watching morning works. 

Children's Activities will take place from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. underneath the grandstand. Activities include a visit with Keeneland’s mascot Buckles, face painting, games, jockey silk photos, and more! From 8:30 - 9 a.m. families can pet a horse in the paddock and visit the track apron to watch the John Deere Tractor break as they groom the track between morning workouts.

Guests can learn more about the workings of Keeneland by joining a complimentary mini tour. Visit the Tours Podium located near the Paddock area for more information. 

*October 21 – During Sunrise Trackside, Keeneland will highlight Cheryl White’s career as a jockey with specialty jockey silks that children may wear, while riding on equicisers. Keeneland will donate a set amount of Breyer sets featuring a figure of Cheryl White, model horse Jetolara, and a copy of The Jockey and Her Horse to a few lucky winners that morning.   

*October 28 – A special Halloween edition of Sunrise Trackside will take place including a costume contest and an appearance from the Headless Horseman at 10 AM in the Paddock.  

Sunrise Trackside is open to all and tickets are not required to attend this event. If you have questions, contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to sharing the magic of the morning with you and your family.