The Red Mile
A harness racing track opened in 1875, named after its red clay surface. The circular stable from 1882 is still on site.
The Red Mile is one of the oldest harness racing tracks in the United States, named after the red clay of its track. Unlike the flat racing at Keeneland, riders here sit in lightweight two-wheeled sulkies behind the horses and drive trotters and pacers. The races are a unique spectacle. The Kentucky Futurity, a classic harness race, is held every year in early October. The circular stable built in 1882 is a historic building. The venue also has a gaming hall and restaurants. The site is quieter outside race days. It is located southwest of downtown, very close to the university district.
Opening hours
Races in the evening during race season; amusement hall open all day
Nearby sights
- Distillery District
- Mary Todd Lincoln House
- Lexington Cemetery
- Gratz Park Historic District
- Thoroughbred Park
- The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky
- Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
- Keeneland