1st Time Keeneland

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Originally Posted by citycat

***HATER ALERT***

Dont let this post ruin your first trip to Keeneland. Its a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Fantastic horses and a truly picturesque setting. I especially enjoy the paddock area where they saddle the horses under the trees. Dont forget to mosey on over the the sales ring and check that out too. Check the weather as it can get kinda cool during the fall meet. Have a great time!

There was truth in that post though because outside a day like the Derby you're not going to encounter that sort of traffic, crowds or drunk people.

I avoided the crowd by going on the second floor and viewing the paddock from the balconies and then you can cut across to the other side to view the races..there is usually standing room behind the seats and it provides a better view of the race and the apron is impossibly crowded.

Oh, and pack your sunglasses because the sun is right in your eyes for the better part of the afternoon while watching the races.