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Events

4/3/2009 - 4/24/2009


Keeneland Thoroughbred Racing Spring Meet
LEXINGTON - Bluegrass
Keeneland Race Course
4201 Versailles Road

4/23/2009 - 4/26/2009


Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event
LEXINGTON - Bluegrass
Kentucky Horse Park

The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event is the largest annual equine competition held at the Kentucky Horse Park. One of only six three-day events in the world that are ranked at the highest level, four stars (CCI****), the Rolex Kentucky is the first three-day eventing competition of the year on the international calendar.

Contact Information
(800) 845-3959

4/25/2009 - 7/5/2009


Churchill Downs 2009 Spring Meet
LOUISVILLE - Kentuckys Derby Region
Churchill Downs
700 Central Avenue

The Spring Meet opening day is April 25. Racing continues runs through July 5. Come out and enjoy all the excitement this legendary racetrack has to offer!

Contact Information
customerservice@kyderby.com
(502) 636-4400

5/1/2009 - 5/2/2009


Derby Classic Walking Horse Show
HARRODSBURG - Bluegrass
Mercer County Fairgrounds

The Kentucky Walking Horse Derby Classic, sponsored by the Kentucky Walking & Racking Horse Trainer’s Association, will be held on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at 6 PM at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. Admission, $5; ages 6 & under, free. Proceeds benefit Central Kentucky Riding for Hope. Contact 859/745-8500 or 859/734-2216 during show hours.

Contact Information
(859) 734-2364

5/2/2009


135th Running of the Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE - Kentuckys Derby Region
Churchill Downs
700 Central Avenue

America’s premiere race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds that annually draws 150,000 fans to historic Churchill Downs. Gates open at 8:00am and the first race is at 11:00am. Thirteen races.

Contact Information
 info@kentuckyderby.com
(502) 636-4400

5/16/2009 - 5/17/2009


Gayla Bluegrass Combined Driving Event
GEORGETOWN - Bluegrass
3329 Cynthiana Road

Training and Preliminary Dressage and cones on Saturday. A cross country marathon on Sunday with obstacles to negotiate. All breeds of horses and ponies - all types of modern style carriages and carts. Admission charged.

Contact Information
 gayla3329@aol.com
(502) 863-5113

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