Keeneland to Expand Spanish Language Coverage of 2021 Fall Meet (2024)

Keeneland teaming with “Breeders’ Cup En Vivo,” DRF en Español for Fall Stars Weekend

Keeneland will debut a number of new initiatives for the 2021 Fall Meet, which opens Friday, aimed atbroadening coverage and growing viewership among Spanish-speaking fans of Thoroughbred racing. Enhancementsinclude a livestream of Fall Stars Weekend race cards in Spanish, Spanish translation of the Keeneland Race Day App as well as handicapping content and analysis in Spanish onKeeneland.com. Coverage of Keeneland’s star-studded Friday, Saturday and Sunday race cards, held Oct. 8-10, will be enhanced with expert analysis and commentary from DRF en Español all three days. Breeders’ Cup En Vivo, a series of digital handicapping shows covering Breeders’ Cup Challenge races across the country produced by America’s Best Racing, will take place Saturday and Sunday.

“Keeneland has seen tremendous interest in recent years from our Spanish-speaking audiences in our traditional racing content,” Keeneland Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Christa Marrillia said. “We are excited to work with our partners at the Breeders’ Cup, DRF en Español and America’s Best Racing to provide this valuable content to our Spanish-speaking fans. These outreach efforts are key to growing our fan base and strengthening our sport.”

Fall Stars Weekend coverage

·Keeneland, in partnership with DRF en Español, will team with Breeders’ Cup En Vivo to offer a livestream in Spanish of the track’s entire opening Fall Stars Weekend, which features 10 stakes, nine of which are Breeders’ Cup “Win & You’re In” races. Talent for these broadcasts will include Roberto Rodriguez, Carlos Morales, David Merida and Ramon Brito; and

·Breeders’ Cup En Vivo segments: Annise Montplaisir, Darwin Vizcaya, Roberto Rodriguez, Emanuel Aguilar and Claudia Spadaro.

The livestream will be available on Keeneland and Daily Racing Form’s Spanish YouTube channels as well as onKeeneland.comandDRF.com/Espanol.

Fans may watch Breeders’ Cup En Vivo through both the Breeders’ Cup and ABR’s Twitter, Facebook and YouTube channels.

The daily schedule for Spanish coverage of Fall Stars weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) includes:

·10 a.m. – “Keeneland Hoy!,” a 45-minute preview show;

·12:30 p.m. – Full race-day coverage begins with live race calls, analysis and interviews in Spanish;

·Saturday at 3:45 p.m. – “Breeders’ Cup En Vivo” covers the Thoroughbred Club of America (G2), First Lady (G1) Presented by UK HealthCare, Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity (G1) and Keeneland Turf Mile (G1); and

·Sunday at 4:45 p.m. – “Breeders’ Cup En Vivo” covers the Juddmonte Spinster (G1) and Castle & Key Bourbon (G2).

“In our continuing efforts to reach the widest audience possible with new and innovative content in the digital space,we are proud to partner with Keeneland,America’s Best Racing andDRF en Español in promoting ‘Breeders’ Cup En Vivo’ for our Challenge Series races at Keeneland,” said Justin McDonald, Breeders’ Cup Senior Vice President of Marketing. “We are sure that ourSpanish-language audience will enjoy the comprehensive analysis and commentary of Keeneland’s Fall Star races and the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series nationwide.”

Keeneland Race Day App

With nearly 200,000 downloads to date, the hugely popular Keeneland Race Day App will be available in Spanish for the Fall Meet. It is believed to be the first English horse racing app to be translated into Spanish.

Keeneland fans whose native language is set to Spanish on their iPhone or Android devices will soon automatically be able to view and use the Keeneland app in Spanish.

The app includes program details, handicapping selections, live racing, replays and more.

Handicapping analysis

DRF en Español will provide daily handicapping content and analysis in Spanish throughout the Fall Meet via the Expert Picks platform onKeeneland.com.

These Keeneland initiatives extend a partnership that began during the 2020 Fall Meet with the founding of DRF en Español.

Fans again will be able to access Spanish content about Keeneland racing onDRF.com. The fully translated platform willinclude dedicated Keeneland coverage onDRF.com/Espanol, which features articles and handicapping selections; analysis videos featuring Keeneland racing; and La Referencia and La Guia del Pool of handicapping analysis for Keeneland races during Fall Stars Weekend.

“We are very excited about what Keeneland en Español will be able to offer Spanish-speaking horse racing fans during Fall Stars Weekend. Offering a product as complete as DRF en Español on a platform like Keeneland is a privilege that we embrace with the greatest of responsibilities,” DRF en Español Director Roberto Rodriguez said. “Uniting the Spanish-speaking audience with Keeneland and Daily Racing Form for us represents having the best horse, the best rider and the best trainer ready to fire in the most important race.”

VisitDRF en Espanolor follow on Twitter @DRFenEspanol and Instagram @drfenespanol for more information.

Keeneland Expande Cobertura en Español para el Meeting de Otoño de 2021

Keeneland hace equipo con “Breeders’ Cup En Vivo”, DRF en Español para el Fin de Semana de las Estrellas de Otoño

Keeneland estrenará un número de nuevas iniciativas para el Meeting de Otoño de 2021 dirigidas a ampliar la cobertura y aumentar la sintonía de los aficionados hípicos de habla Hispana. Las mejoras incluyen una transmisión en vivo de los programas del Fin de Semana de las Estrellas de Otoño en Español, la traducción al Español de la aplicación Keeneland Race Day, así como análisis y pronósticos en Español en Keeneland.com. La cobertura de las carteleras estelares de Viernes, Sábado y Domingo, a celebrarse entre el 8-10 de Octubre, contará con análisis y comentarios expertos de DRF en Español durante estos tres días. Breeders’ Cup En Vivo, una serie de programas digitales con cobertura de las competencias de la Breeders’ Cup Challenge en todo el país, producida por America’s Best Racing, tendrá lugar el Sábado y el Domingo.

“Keeneland ha visto el tremendo interés en años recientes de parte de las audiencias de habla Hispana por nuestro contenido hípico tradicional,” dijo Christa Marrillia, Vicepresidente y Directora de Mercadeo. “Estamos emocionados de trabajar con nuestros asociados de Breeders’ Cup, DRF en Español y America’s Best Racing para proveer este valioso contenido para nuestros aficionados de habla Hispana. Estos esfuerzos son clave para aumentar nuestra fanaticada y fortalecer nuestro deporte.”

Cobertura del Fin de Semana de las Estrellas de Otoño

● Keeneland, en asociación con DRF en Español, hará equipo junto a Breeders’ Cup En Vivo para ofrecer una transmisión en Español de la totalidad del Fin de Semana de las Estrellas de Otoño, que presentará 10 eventos selectivos, nueve de los cuales son carreras pertenecientes al programa “Gana y Estás Dentro” de Breeders’ Cup. El talento para estas emisiones incluirá a: Roberto Rodríguez, Carlos Morales, David Merida y Ramon Brito; y

● Segmentos de Breeders’ Cup En Vivo: Annise Montplaisir, Darwin Vizcaya, Roberto Rodriguez, Emanuel Aguilar y Claudia Spadaro.

La transmisión en vivo estará disponible en los canales de YouTube de Keeneland y de Daily Racing Form en Español, así como también en Keeneland.com y DRF.com/Espanol.

Los aficionados podrán ver Breeders’ Cup En Vivo a través de los canales de Twitter, Facebook y YouTube tanto de Breeders’ Cup como de ABR.

El horario diario de la cobertura en Español del Fin de Semana de las Estrellas de Otoño (Viernes, Sábado y Domingo) incluye:

● 10 a.m. - “Keeneland Hoy!”, un show de pronósticos de 45 minutos;

● 12:30 p.m. - Comienza la cobertura de la totalidad de la jornada de carrera con narraciones en vivo, análisis y entrevistas en Español;

● Sábado a las 3:45 p.m. - “Breeders’ Cup En Vivo” tendrá la cobertura del Thoroughbred Club of America (G2), First Lady (G1) Presentado por UK HealthCare, Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity (G1) y Keeneland Turf Mile (G1); y

● Domingo a las 4:45 p.m. - “Breeders’ Cup En Vivo” tendrá la cobertura del Juddmonte Spinster (G1) y Castle & Key Bourbon (G2).

“En nuestros consecuentes esfuerzos por alcanzar la mayor audiencia posible con nuevos e innovadores contenidos en el espacio digital, estamos orgullosos de asociarnos con Keeneland, America’s Best Racing y DRF en Español para promover “Breeders’ Cup En Vivo” para nuestra serie de carreras Challenge en Keeneland,” dijo Justin McDonald, Vicepresidente Senior de Mercadeo de Breeders’ Cup. “Estamos seguros de que nuestra audiencia de habla Hispana disfrutará del completo análisis y comentarios de las carreras de las Estrellas de Otoño de Keeneland y de la serie Challenge de Breeders’ Cup a lo largo y ancho del país.”

Aplicación Keeneland Race Day

Con más de 200,000 descargas a la fecha, la muy popular aplicación Keeneland Race Day estará disponible en Español para el Meeting de Otoño. Se estima que se trata de la primera aplicación hípica en Inglés totalmente traducida al Español.

Los aficionados de Keeneland cuya lengua nativa esté fijada en Español para su iPhone o Android podrán próximamente ver y utilizar de manera automática la aplicación de Keeneland en Español.

Esta aplicación incluye detalles del programa de carreras, selecciones de los handicappers, carreras en vivo, repeticiones y más.

Análisis y Handicapping

DRF en Español proporcionará contenidos de análisis y handicapping en Español durante el Meeting de Otoño a través de la plataforma Expert Picks en Keeneland.com

Estas iniciativas de Keeneland extienden la asociación que comenzó durante el Meeting de Otoño de 2020 con la fundación de DRF en Español.

De nuevo los aficionados podrán tener acceso a contenidos en Español relativos a Keeneland en DRF.com. La plataforma totalmente traducida incluirá cobertura dedicada de Keeneland en DRF.com/Espanol, que ofrece artículos y pronósticos, videos de análisis acerca de las carreras en Keeneland; y los productos de handicapping La Referencia y La Guia del Pool con análisis para las carreras de Keeneland durante el Fin de Semana de las Estrellas de Otoño.

“Estamos muy entusiasmados con lo que Keeneland en Español podrá ofrecer a los hípicos de habla Hispana durante el Fin de Semana de las Estrellas de Otoño. Presentar un producto tan completo como DRF en Español en una plataforma como Keeneland es un privilegio que recibimos con la mayor de las responsabilidades,” dijo Roberto Rodriguez, Director de DRF en Español. “La unión de la audiencia de habla Hispana junto a Keeneland y Daily Racing Form es para nosotros el equivalente a tener el mejor caballo, el mejor jinete y el mejor entrenador listos para disparar en la carrera más importante.”

Visite DRF en Espanol o siga en Twitter a @DRFenEspanol y en Instagram a @drfenespanol para más información.

Keeneland to Expand Spanish Language Coverage of 2021 Fall Meet (2024)

FAQs

Why is Keeneland so important? ›

Keeneland is the world's largest and most prominent Thoroughbred auction house and hosts world-class racing twice annually during its boutique Spring and Fall meetings.

What is Keeneland fall meet? ›

The Keeneland Fall Meet is where many of the sport's most notable Thoroughbreds and participants will take part in this premier racing event in the heart of horse country. We encourage you to purchase your tickets online in advance.

What is the big race at Keeneland? ›

The 15-day spring meet is one of the richest in North America, with fifteen graded stakes races featuring the Blue Grass Stakes, a prep race for the Kentucky Derby.

Are there horse races in Kentucky in October? ›

For more than eight decades, the best horses, owners, jockeys and trainers have converged at Keeneland each April and October to compete in “racing as it was meant to be.” The Keeneland Fall Meet takes place October 6-28, with no racing on Mondays or Tuesdays. Gates Open at 11 a.m. First post at 1:05 p.m.

What movie was filmed at Keeneland? ›

Most of the racing scenes of the 2003 movie Seabiscuit were shot at Keeneland, in part because of the track's “retro feel”. Keeneland was also used in the 2005 movie Dreamer and the 2010 movie Secretariat for several key scenes, including the running of the Belmont Stakes where the horse completes the Triple Crown.

Can you wear jeans at Keeneland? ›

Casual Dress

The dress code for Keeneland's General Admission, Grandstand Seating, and the Equestrian Room is casual, and denim is permitted in all these locations. You can find spectators sporting all kinds of outfit choices, from jeans and a jacket to floral sundresses with 6 inch heels.

What do people do at Keeneland? ›

Fans and horsem*n alike are welcome to enjoy our spectacular racing, attend one of our horse sales or simply visit the grounds and celebrate Keeneland's timeless beauty.

What do men wear to Keeneland fall meet? ›

Gentlemen: Coat and tie, dress slacks, dress shirt with collar, dress shoes and dress socks. Ladies: Clothing of comparable formality to gentlemen, including but not limited to: skirts, dresses, tailored pantsuit or dress slacks.

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Keeneland - 2009 Filming of the Secretariat Movie at Keeneland Race Course. | Facebook.

Who owns Keeneland? ›

In other words, the Keeneland Association is now owned by Keeneland Trustees, Inc. If Keeneland Trustees, Inc. is viewed as a non-profit company by the Internal Revenue Service, its IRS Form 990 is to be made available for public inspection as required by section 6104.

Is Keeneland a dirt track? ›

Keeneland's 1 1/16-mile dirt track is a blend of approximately 19,000 tons of sand, silt and clay native to Kentucky.

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The Derby is the most-watched and most-attended horse race in the United States. The 2024 Kentucky Derby marked the 150th running of the race.

Where is the secretariat buried? ›

Every year, hundreds of people come to the Bluegrass to visit a landmark known primarily only to horse people: Secretariat's grave at Claiborne Farm in Paris, just outside of Lexington. Claiborne Farm is one of the most famous, oldest and most respected horse farms.

Do you have to have cash to bet at Keeneland? ›

Can you place a bet with a Credit Card? No, all mutuel tellers and electronic betting machines only take Cash. ATMs are located throughout the grounds. However, you can also wager online through Keeneland's mobile betting platform, Keeneland Select – download the app here.

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The Kentucky Derby, held on the first Saturday of May in Louisville, Kentucky, is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious horse races in the world.

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