LEXINGTON, Ky. — Keeneland announced their Spring Meet will open on April 2 without spectators in order to protect fans, staff and athletes from the coronavirus.
The decision came after social distancing recommendations from the governor, and Keeneland consulted with multiple agencies.
Keeneland will consider reopening to spectators on April 15.
The 2020 April Two-Year-olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age Sale which was scheduled for April 7 has also been canceled.
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