Overview
Venatour Racing Around The World, together with our colleagues at Venatour USA, are delighted to present this outstanding package to Keeneland for the 43rd Breeders Cup in 2026. This will be the fourth time Keeneland has staged the Breeders Cup, following the hugely successful editions in 2015, 2020 and 2022. Our package in 2026 includes a fantastic and exclusive tour of one of Lexingtons famous stud farms in partnership with our friends at Weatherbys. This will be a real highlight of the week, giving you rare behind-the-scenes access to some of the most influential bloodlines in world racing.
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Venatour Racing Around The World, together with our colleagues at Venatour USA, are delighted to present this outstanding package to Keeneland for the 43rd Breeders Cup in 2026. This will be the fourth time Keeneland has staged the Breeders Cup, following the hugely successful editions in 2015, 2020 and 2022. Our package in 2026 includes a fantastic and exclusive tour of one of Lexingtons famous stud farms in partnership with our friends at Weatherbys. This will be a real highlight of the week, giving you rare behind-the-scenes access to some of the most influential bloodlines in world racing.
Provisional itinerary below.
Itineraries
Day 1
Date : 27 October 2026
Departure Day
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Depart from London Heathrow to Cincinnati. (Flight upgrades are available)
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Arrive in Cincinnati before an exclusive transfer to our hotel.
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Check into your hotel of choice on a six-night stay.
Day 2
Date : 28 October 2026
Stud Tour + Welcome Dinner
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Morning at leisure.
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Exclusive tour of a leading Kentucky stud farm in partnership with our friends at Weatherbys. This is a real highlight of the week and gives you rare access to one of the most influential breeding operations in the world.
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Transfer back to your hotel before the rest of your afternoon/evening at leisure.
- Evening meal with welcome drinks ft. special racing guest (to be confirmed)
Day 3
Date : 29 October 2026
Day at leisure
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Morning at leisure.
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Today is a free day. You could enjoy a trip to one of Kentuckys famous distilleries with the Bourbon distillery tour where you will be able to gain a real insight into the states proud whiskey making tradition. Or you may prefer to spend the day exploring Lexington at your own pace, with its great mix of shops, restaurants and local attractions.
Day 4
Date : 5 October 2026
Future Stars Day
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Transfer to Keeneland Racecourse for the opening day of the Breeders Cup Festival, Future Stars Day, where you will enjoy a full afternoon of world class racing from our reserved grandstand seating.
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Exclusive transfer back to your hotel following the day’s action.
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Evening at leisure.
Day 5
Date : 31 October 2026
Breeders Cup Classic Day
- Transfer to Keeneland racecourse for the second day of the Breeders’ Cup Festival – Breeders’ Cup Classic Day. Watch the 43rd renewal from our reserved grandstand seating.
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Exclusive transfer back to the hotel following the day’s action.
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Evening at leisure.
Day 6
Date : 1 November 2026
Return Flight
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Morning and early afternoon at leisure.
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Afternoon transfer back to Cincinnati before an overnight flight back to London Heathrow
Day 7
Date : 2 November 2026
Arrive Home
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Morning arrival back into London Heathrow.
- Return flights from the UK to Lexington.
- Five-night’s accommodation on a room only basis at the hotel of your choice.
- Airport and Raceday transfers.
- Tickets to two-days racing at Keeneland Racecourse including reserved seating (Upgrades Available).
- Welcome dinner with special racing guest.
- Welcome drinks
- Stud Farm Tour
- Bourbon Distillery Tour
- An experienced Venatour ‘Racing Around The World’ Tour Manager.
- DOES NOT INCLUDE Travel Insurance.
If the event has been cancelled due to an ‘Act of God’ then unfortunately you will not be refunded. If the event is postponed your booking will be transferred over to the new dates. If you cannot travel on the new dates we will either transfer your booking to a new event or we will work with you to provide a refund.
If you have booked a package with us that includes a flight, then you will receive an ATOL certificate with your confirmation documents.
Read more about ATOL here.
We highly recommend taking out a travel insurance policy as soon as you have made your booking, as most policies cover you from the moment you take the policy out, and not just for the time you will be away. Different insurance providers provide different levels of cover so it is always best to check that the policy you take out meets your individual circumstances. We are unable to provide advice on travel insurance but can put you in touch with a recommended provider.
Hyatt Place Lexington
Hyatt Place is also being fully refurbished ahead of 2026 and will offer a modern, spacious and easy going place to stay during your week in Kentucky.
It is set in a really convenient part of the city with simple access to Keeneland, and you have a great choice of dining and shopping close by, which makes it another ideal base which we are delighted to offer you.
Hyatt Regency Lexington
The Hyatt Regency Lexington will welcome you with a complete multi million pound renovation finished in time for the Breeders Cup. You will stay in freshly redesigned rooms and enjoy elegant spaces throughout the hotel, creating a calm and inviting place to return to each day. Its central location places you close to Keeneland and many of Lexingtons best restaurants and attractions, giving you a wonderfully convenient base for the week.