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The Grade III Sycamore Stakes is named for this tree in Keeneland's paddock. It was planted around 1936.
The Grade III Sycamore Stakes is named for this tree in Keeneland’s paddock. It was planted around 1936.

Keeneland Rack Track is situated in the Horse Capitol Of The World, Lexington, KY. It is a beautiful race course which typically hosts two annual meets and is preparing to host its third Breeders’ Cup. The Fall Meet is scheduled October 7-29, 2022. Mondays and Tuesdays there are dark/no racing. Post one is at 1 PM ET daily. Following this meet, the BC will take place November 4th and 5th, 2022, offering $5.45 million dollars. Prior, record purse money of $8.9 million dollars, will be offered for the Fall Meet. It all kicks off with Fall Stars Weekend. Here is the stakes schedule by race (grade)/date/race #/time/distance/age and gender/purse/and BC berth and/or Road to the KY Derby/Oaks/winner and as applicable (updates will become available as the meet progresses):

Keeneland's 2021 Claiborne Breeders' Futurity was won by Rattle N Roll.
Keeneland’s 2021 Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity was won by Rattle N Roll.
  • 170th Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix Stakes (GII)/Oct. 7th/race 7/4:12 PM ET/6 furlongs/dirt/3 year-olds and older/$350,000/BC Sprint/Manny Wah
  • 32nd JP Morgan Chase Jessamine Stakes (GII)/Oct. 7th/race 8/4:44 PM ET/1 and 1/16 miles/turf/2 year-old fillies/$350,000/BC Juvenile Fillies Turf/Delight
  • 71st Darley Alcibiades Stakes (GI)/Oct. 7th/race 9/5:16 PM ET/1 and 1/16 miles/dirt/2 year-old fillies/500,000/BC Juvenile Fillies/Road To The KY Oaks/Wonder Wheel
  • 26th Woodford Stakes (GII)/Oct. 8th/race 6/3:38 PM ET/5 and 1/2 furlongs/turf/3 year-olds and older/$350,000/Golden Pal
  • 42nd Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes (GII)/Oct. 8th/race 7/4:10 PM ET/6 furlongs/dirt/fillies and mares, 3 year-olds and older/$350,000/BC Filly and Mare Sprint/Slammed
  • 25th The First Lady Stakes (GI)/Oct. 8th/race 8/4:42 PM ET/1 mile/turf/fillies and mares, 3 year-olds and older/$750,000/In Italian
  • 109th Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity Stakes (GI)/Oct. 8th/race 9/5:14 PM ET/1 and 1/16 miles/dirt/2 year-olds/$600,000/BC Juvenile/Road To The KY Derby/Forte
  • 37th Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes (GI)/Oct. 8th/race 10/5:45 PM ET/1 mile/turf/3 year-olds and older/$1 Million/BC Mile/Annapolis
  • 5th Indian Summer Stakes (listed)/Oct. 9th/race 6/3:57 PM ET/5 and 1/2 furlongs/turf/2 year-olds/$200,000/BC Juvenile Turf Sprint/Private Creed
  • 32nd Castle and Key Bourbon Stakes (GII)/Oct. 9th/race 8/5:10 PM ET/1 and 1/16 miles/turf/2 year-olds/$350,000/BC Juvenile Turf/Andthewinneris
  • 67th Juddmonte Spinster Stakes (GI)/Oct. 9th/race 9/5:45 PM ET/9 furlongs/dirt/fillies and mares, 3 year-olds and older/$600,000/BC Distaff/Malathaat
  • 28th Sycamore Stakes (GIII)/Oct. 14th/race 9/5:16 PM ET/1 and 1.2 miles/turf/3 year-olds and older/$300,000/Highland Chief
  • 39thQueen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (GI) -invitational/Oct. 15th/race 9/5:16 PM ET/1 and 1/8 miles/turf/3 year-old fillies/$600,000/BC Mile/Gina Romantica
  • 26th Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes (GIII)/Oct. 16th/race 7/4:12 PM ET/5 and 1/2 furlongs/turf/fillies and mares, 3 year-old and upwards/$300,000/Caravel
  • 14th Perryville Stakes (listed)/Oct. 22nd/race 6/3:40 PM ET/7 furlongs/dirt/3 year-olds/$250,000/Gunite
  • 24th Lexus Raven Run (GII)/Oct. 22nd/race 9/5:16 PM ET/7 furlongs/dirt/3 year-old fillies/$350,000/Wicked Halo
  • 31st Rood and Riddle Dowager (GIII)/Oct. 23rd/race 7/4:12 PM ET/1 and 1/2 miles/turf/fillies and mares, 3 year-olds and older/$300,000/Temple City Terror
  • 2nd Myrtlewood Stakes/Oct. 28th/race 7/4:12 PM ET/6 furlongs/dirt/2 year-old fillies/$200,000/Key of Life
  • 32nd Rubicon Valley View Stakes (GIII)/Oct. 28th/race 8/4:44 PM ET/1 and 1/16 miles/turf/3 year-old fillies/$300,000/Sparkle Blue
  • 2nd Bowman Mill Stakes/Oct. 29th/race 6/3:40 PM ET/6 furlongs/dirt/2 year-olds/$200,000/Super Chow
  • 18th Bryan Station Stakes (GIII)/Oct. 29th/race 8/4:44 PM ET/1 mile/turf/3 year-olds/$300,000/Balnikhov
  • 65th Hagyard Fayette Stakes (GII)/Oct. 29th/race 9/5:16 PM ET/9 furlongs/dirt/3 year-olds and older/$350,000/West Will Power

Please, enjoy Keeneland’s Fall Meet. If you plan to attend, send me a message. If you can’t make it to the track, there are a few options to view and follow. Live streaming is available at: http://www.keeneland.com and http://www.youtube.com/user/keenelandfan Television coverage is provided at: FanDuel TV everyday starting at 1 PM ET. and NBC Sports on CNBC October 8th and 9th starting at 5 PM ET. Additionally, Thoroughbred U will share occasional updates to this post and hopefully write another post as well. Please, invite some friends who are keen on Keeneland to attend this exciting racing meet!

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