Keeneland Race Course, in Lexington, Kentucky, has announced security measures for horses participating in the April 4 $1 million Toyota Blue Grass, a nationally prominent prep for the Kentucky Derby.

Horses competing in the Toyota Blue Grass are required to be on the Keeneland grounds 54 hours in advance of the race, no later than noon on April 2. Twenty-four-hour security for each entrant will begin at noon on April 2 and end at 6 p.m., post time for the Toyota Blue Grass, on April 4.

Keeneland requires horses participating in all other stakes during the spring meet, including the Central Bank Ashland and Madison, also taking place April 4, to be on the grounds four hours prior to post time for their stakes. Each stakes entrant will be placed under security watch at that time.

“These enhanced protocols ensure the integrity of the Toyota Blue Grass and our entire racing program, and serve to protect the public and our fans,” said Keeneland Vice President of Racing W.B. Rogers Beasley