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Keeneland Spring Meet Offers Mix of Fan Favorites and New Special Events

Spring Meet opens with popular College Scholarship Day;

Introduces Hall of Fame Jockey Day and Milliners Corner 

LEXINGTON, KY (April 7, 2016) – Keeneland’s Spring Meet offers a wide-ranging calendar of unique special events, featuring such popular fixtures as College Scholarship Day, Sunrise Trackside on Saturday mornings, tailgating on The Hill and the commemorative Maker’s Mark bottle signing, and highlighted by several new features that include Hall of Fame Jockey Day, Milliners Corner and a special Big Apple/Bluegrass Pick 4.

The 2016 Spring Meet kicks off Friday, April 8, with College Scholarship Day, hosted by Keeneland and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, that attracts thousands of students from state and regional colleges and universities. Students can register to win one of ten $1,000 scholarships and prizes to be given away following each of the day’s races. This year, a $10,000 Runhappy Scholarship will be given away to one lucky student following the post parade for the 8^th race.

Experience the beauty of Keeneland and Thoroughbred racing through two unique experiences: Sunrise Trackside and tailgating on The Hill. Sunrise Trackside and Breakfast With the Works on Saturday mornings provide a family-friendly opportunity to go behind the scenes for morning training and take part in a number of fun activities for kids and adults alike. On Fridays and Saturdays, Keeneland takes the tradition of tailgating to a new level on The Hill, which features local food trucks, a jumbo television screen to catch...

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7

Keeneland’s 16-day Spring Meet opens Friday, April 8, and runs through Friday, April 29.
First post is 1:05 p.m. ET except April 9 and April 16 when the first post is 12:35 p.m.

For more about the horses in Saturday’s $1 million Toyota Blue Grass (G1) and their connections, click here.

• TOM LEACH INTERVIEWS CONNECTIONS OF HORSES IN TOYOTA BLUE GRASS AND FRIDAY RUNNER WITH NOTABLE NAME
• ROMANS HORSES JOIN TOYOTA BLUE GRASS PREPARATION AT KEENELAND
• ELEVATED WHITE CELL COUNT KEEPS KENTUCKY DERBY FAVORITE NYQUIST IN BARN
• EXAM TIME COMES IN SATURDAY’S MADISON FOR SUNDAY RULES
• PROBABLE ENTRANTS FOR APRIL 14-17 STAKES
• TOYOTA’S WIL JAMES WILL BE IN WINNER’S CIRCLE
• FOLLOW KEENELAND ON PERISCOPE
• OPENING WEEKEND SPECIAL EVENTS

TOM LEACH INTERVIEWS CONNECTIONS OF HORSES
IN TOYOTA BLUE GRASS AND FRIDAY RUNNER WITH NOTABLE NAME

Keeneland racing analyst Tom Leach interviews these horsemen with horses racing Saturday in the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass (G1):

If you plan on wagering on Sunland Park tonight, you might want to take a look at Eric’s picks…he has been hitting quite a few lately…

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Sunland Park Picks, April 6th

Race 1

MCCOOKSPENBADGAL – Ferocious closer.

CHIC ALFEET – Been coming close.

HIDETHEGOODSTUFF – Greg Green trains.

ALLEY OOP OOP – Extremely sharp, won last by 7 lengths.

BRO DEREK – Won two in a row, excellent router.

KING CORAL – Likes to win races.

CHASING OUR DREAMS – Running well for Justin Evans.

DR. JESSOP – Drops in class.

KEAGAN’S WAY – One to fear, Tohill rides.

SPOOKY MOVES – About due, been knocking on the door.

DE SASSY BIRD – Added real estate may help.

MEGA SOURCE – Ran third at 40-1 odds last week.

SETS ANGEL – Driving win over Sa Moken Angel.

SHOWTIME MAGIC – Steady performer, must use in Exacta.

PREMEDITATED LADY – Won last against softer.

DREAM IT DO IT – Valiant 2nd to Frank the MD.

OVERLAND PARK – Looks extremely tough.

CARSON CITY FIVE – Rounds out the exotics.

DANNY’S BAD ROY – Unlucky trip in last spin.

THE BIGBOMBLOOKER – Beaten favorite in last.

IAM DANI – Likes this track.

OL WINEDRINKER WHO – Well decorated multiple stakes winner.

PAIN AND MISERY – Tries to rebound from third in Curribot.

FOREST MOUSE – Close effort in the Bill Thomas Memorial.

QUINTON’S WHO – Primed for a strong effort.

NOT MY NOTE – Awkward start on March 6, capable.

MAYS OR MANTLE – Speedy type.

SWEET BEA – Tumbles in class, top barn.

HONEY NUGGET – Makes a late attack.

SWEET MZ. POPPET – Former Del Mar runner.

Compiled by Eric Alwan