Keeneland Race Course, in Lexington, Kentucky, will continue its enhanced security measures for horses entered in the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, a prep races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, scheduled for Saturday, April 8.

Toyota Blue Grass Stakes contenders must be on the Keeneland grounds no later than noon EDT on Thursday, April 6, 54 hours in advance of the race. Keeneland will provide 24-hour security for each entrant beginning at noon on April 6 and continuing through post-time at 6:17 p.m. on April 8.

“Keeneland conducts its racing operations with the highest levels of integrity and transparency,” said Keeneland Vice President of Racing and Sales Bob Elliston. “We initiated these enhanced security protocols for the Toyota Blue Grass several years ago, and they have proven very effective in protecting our horsemen, the public, and our fans