Keeneland will allow limited fans at 2021 Spring Meet

Horse racing fans, rejoice! Keeneland just announced that a limited number of fans will be allowed to attend the 2021 Spring Meet, which will take place April 2-23.

The racetrack was forced to cancel the 2020 Spring Meet due to the pandemic and hold an abbreviated summer meet in July. Both the summer meet, the fall meet, and the Breeders’ Cup World Championships were closed to fans. This spring, Keeneland will sell a limited number of pre-sold ticket packages including dining, Grandstand reserved seating and general admission, details of which will be released on Monday, March 1. The racetrack will also allow limited access to race participants, sponsors, box holders and Club members.

“The enthusiasm and loyalty of our fans are what make Keeneland so special,” Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. “We have missed their presence on race days and we are excited to welcome them, albeit in limited number, back to Keeneland. We appreciate the support of the Central Kentucky community this past year, and we hope this step is the first toward somewhat normal operations in the fall.

“While our team has worked diligently on a plan for expanded attendance this spring, the safety of our guests and employees remains our top priority,” Arvin added. “As such, our COVID-19 protocols remain in place and will be strictly enforced during the Spring Meet.”

Those protocols include face masks, social distancing, and health screenings and temperature checks upon entry.

[Keeneland]