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The eighth annual G&G Keeneland Cocktail Brunch takes place at the historic Keene Place Mansion.

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Guests are welcomed inside with the Patrón Perfecta-Mary: Patrón Añejo Tequila, Bloody Mary mix, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, celery salt, lime juice, and olive brine.

Photo: Amanda Hacker

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Guests arrive in style as they gear up for a day at the races.

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Brunch favorites such as the late summer tomato panzanella are enjoyed throughout the morning.

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Nashville’s Lindsay Ellyn sets the mood with crowd-pleasing favorites.

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Betologists advise the crowd on how to bet on their race-day favorites.

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Patrón guests, from left: Reggie and Nancy Oates and Janet and Joe Riley, celebrate opening weekend of the races.

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Families and friends travel to Kentucky from across the country to enjoy a G&G favorite event.

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Cheers to a wonderful brunch with our readers at Keeneland!

Photo: Amanda Hacker

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Following the brunch, the crowd heads to the Keeneland Clubhouse for an exclusive view of the afternoon races.

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To wrap up the day, G&G’s Christian Bryant presents the trophy to the winning horse of the first stakes race of the day, the Woodford Race.