Keeneland, which will host the Breeders' Cup championships for this first time in October, unveiled a fall stakes schedule worth $5.975 million Monday. The Lexington track will host 23 stakes races from Oct. 2 and 24 and during its special three-day Breeders' Cup celebration from Oct. 29-31.
The traditional fall meet will feature 16 stakes, including six Grade I events. The $400,000 GI Darley Alcibiades kicks off the meet Oct. 2. Other Grade Is on tap are: the $1-million GI Shadwell Turf Mile $500,000 GI Claiborne Breeders' Futurity and $400,000 GI First Lady S.–all on Oct. 3; the $500,000 GI Juddmonte Spinster S. Oct. 4; and the $500,000 GI Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Presented by Lane's End Oct. 10. Keeneland has carded an additional seven stakes worth $900,000; one to be held Oct. 29 and three scheduled for each of the Breeders' Cup undercards on Oct. 30-31.
“This fall will be one of the most memorable racing seasons in Keeneland history,” said Keeneland Vice President of Racing W.B. Rogers Beasley. “The competition will be superb; the top trainers and jockeys will be on hand as the anticipation builds all month toward the first-ever Breeders' Cup at Keeneland. It will be an exciting time for fans, horsemen and the entire Central Kentucky community.”
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