Who to Follow for Keeneland's Blue Grass Stakes

One of horse racing’s premier racecourses opens this Friday, when Keeneland celebrates the start of its 2016 spring meet. Just a day later, the track will host the Grade 1, $1-million Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, which will serve as a launching point to the Kentucky Derby for at least the top two finishers in the race.
There’s plenty of other good racing to go along with the many sights, sounds and personalities of Keeneland. To get you prepared for the meet, we’ve put together a list off the best Twitter and Instagram accounts to follow if you want to stay on top of all the action at Keeneland. 
Keeneland

Twitter: @KeenelandRacing
Instagram: @Keeneland
The official account for Keeneland is one of the best track accounts when it comes to photos. If you take a look at the account right now, you'll already find some really cool photos and video of Florida Derby winner Nyquist arriving at Keeneland, as well as many other pictures from behind-the-scenes. 
America’s Best Racing

Twitter: @ABRLive
Instagram: @americasbestracing
America's Best Racing will be on site at Keeneland during the meet and is, as always, a great source for photos and updates from the track - both of the racing and the atmosphere at Keeneland. 
G.D. Hieronymous

Twitter: @GardnerDee
Instagram: @Gd_Hieronymus
G.D. Hieronymus is the Director of Broadcast Services at Keeneland and he's on the pulse of everything going on in and around the track. Plus, he and a few friends once hit a Pick 6 at the Breeders' Cup for $3-million. So yeah, he's good in my book, and he obviously knows his stuff. 
Claire Novak

Twitter: @BH_CNovak
Instagram: @Traveling_Lass
Claire Novak is an Eclipse-Award winning writer who covers a lot of the action at Keeneland for The Blood-Horse. Stay glued to her account for racing updates, stories and great photos. You can also follow The Blood-Horse on Twitter @BloodHorse and on Instagram @thebloodhorse. 
Keeneland Gift Shop

Twitter: @ShopKeeneland
Instagram: @ShopKeeneland
If you're headed to the races, you'll definitely want to check out the Keeneland Gift Shop. By following the shop's account, you'll also get notices and updates on discounts. On Instagram, the shop just posted a sweet video showing a nice collection of bow ties. I need to get me one! 
Kurt Becker

Twitter: @BeckerTrackside
Kurt Becker is "the voice of Keeneland" and one of the most recognizable voices in racing, at that. He has a really sharp eye and posts some great observations on his feed. 
Breeders’ Cup

Twitter: @BreedersCup
Instagram: @BreedersCup
Keeneland played host to the 2015 Breeders’ Cup, and the 2016 Keeneland Spring Meet will no doubt feature horses who will appear later on this fall at the 2016 Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita. Additionally, Keeneland will also be hosting the “Grade One Gamble” handicapping contest on April 17, which will award entries to the National Handicapping Championship and the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge. 
Katie Gensler

Twitter: @KatieGensler
Katie Gensler is the on-air racing analyst at Keeneland and regularly posts her observations from the track on Twitter. If you’re wondering which horse might be a standout in the paddock, follow Katie and there’s a good chance you’ll find out.
Christine A. Moore

Twitter: @CamhatsNYC
Instagram: @CamHatsNYC
New York-based hat designer Christine A. Moore is a regular at Keeneland. Christine has been a big supporter of ABR, and she and her awesome partner @Camhats_Blake  have even designed a sharp looking fedora for yours truly. 
Visit Lex

Twitter: @BigLexKY
Instagram: @VisitLex
The official account for Lexington's Convention and Visitors Bureau is a key follow if you're looking for things to do before and after your day at the races. From suggestions on local bars and food trucks to events going on around town, Visit Lex has got you covered.  
Fashion at the Races

Twitter: @FashionAtRaces
Instagram: @FashionAtTheRaces
The Kentucky-based fashion brand of Bri Mott showcases some of the best in racetrack clothing and accessories. On both Twitter and Instagram, you’ll find posts from Fashion at the Races that will show you how to hit the track in style. 
Marty McGee

Twitter: @DRFMcGee
Marty McGee covers Kentucky racing for the Daily Racing Form (DRF). He'll be on top of all the racing news you'll need from the track, including information on the horses running, changes and final results. You can also follow the DRF’s main account on Instagram @DailyRacingForm.
Nicole Russo

Twitter: @DRFRusso
Another one of the DRF's Kentucky-based staff members, Nicole Russo posts a lot of great content ranging from race info to photos. Some of her most recent posts are from the backside at Keeneland, featuring many of the horses who will compete during the meet. 
Lexington Herald-Leader

Twitter: @HeraldLeader
Instagram: @Kentuckycom
As Lexington’s main newspaper, the Lexington Herald-Leader covers racing from Keeneland among many other interesting local news items and happenings. 
Ken and Sarah Ramsey

Twitter: @Ramsey_Farm
Perennial leading owners and breeders at Keeneland, Ken and Sarah Ramsey also do a little social media. The Ramsey Twitter account is extremely active on race day and often retweets a really nice range of photos and articles about their horses. 
Norm Casse

Twitter: @CasseRacingNC
Norm Casse is an assistant to his father Mark Casse, who was the leading trainer at Keeneland last fall. The Casse Racing account is definitely one to follow for happenings around the barn and links to related pictures and stories. 
Julien Leparoux

Twitter: @JulienLeparoux
Jockey Julien Leparoux is always near the top of the rider standings at Keeneland. He also stays fairly active on Twitter, often posting some candid, and pretty funny, photos from behind-the-scenes. 
Dale Romans

Twitter: @RomansRacing
Instagram: @Romans_Racing
The accounts of 2012 Eclipse Award winning trainer Dale Romans are always a good follow. Romans has won the training title twice at Keeneland and is currently campaigning 2015 Travers Stakes winner Keen Ice and Kentucky Derby hopefuls Cherry Wine and Brody’s Cause. 
Graham Motion

Twitter: @GrahamMotion
Instagram: @GrahamMotion
Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Graham Motion always brings a good string to Keeneland and is very active on Twitter. He was co-leading trainer for the 2014 fall Keeneland meet, and he's a great follow for the Keeneland meet and beyond.
Old Friends Farm

Twitter: @OldFriendsFarm
Instagram: @Old_Friends
Old Friends Farm is in Georgetown, Ky. (about 15 miles from Lexington) and is home to numerous retired racehorses, such as Kentucky Derby and Preakness winners Silver Charm and War Emblem. A trip to Old Friends would be a great addition to any Lexington vacation! 
WinStar Farm

Twitter: @WinstarFarm
Instagram: @WinstarFarm
Central Kentucky, where Keeneland is located, is home to some of the most beautiful and important Thoroughbred farms in the world. WinStar Farm is one of those farms, and is home to stallions such as Tiznow and American Pharoah’s sire (father), Pioneerof the Nile. WinStar Farm is located just a few miles from Keeneland in nearby Versailles. 
Coolmore Stud

Twitter: @CoolmoreStud
Instagram: @CoolmoreStud
Coolmore America's Ashford Stud is also located in Versailles and is the new home of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah. If you get time to do a stallion farm tour during the Keeneland meet, you’ve got to try to schedule at tour here and get a glimpse of the champ.