9th Annual Keeneland Cocktail Brunch

The historic Keene Place provides a picturesque setting for the early fall affair.

Jack and Darby Clark pose for a photo upon arrival to the brunch.

Guests are greeted with a “Perfecta Mary” cocktail, a twist on the classic Bloody Mary made with Patrón Añejo Tequila.

Attendees arrive dressed in festive attire suited for the opening of Keeneland’s fall season.

Keene Place is transformed into a cozy equestrian-inspired lounge for the event.

Guests revel in a crisp October afternoon.

The exclusive bar features a “Create your own Patrón cocktail” station where guests can fix a drink to their liking.

Attendees are invited to craft their own cocktails or follow one of Patrón’s suggested Keeneland-inspired recipes, the “Call to the Post” or “Across the Board.”

From left: Humana chief executive officer Walter Woods, cofounder and president of Garden & Gun Rebecca Darwin, and Jon Carloftis of Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens.

Sibling duo Five Islands Family Band lends their Americana Folk sound throughout the event.

Guests savor a delicious Southern brunch of fried Ichiban oysters, pimento cheese fritters, tomato gazpacho, poached duck eggs, and cast iron red potatoes.

A Keeneland BETologist teaches attendees how to read horse stats and place strategic bets.

After brunch, partygoers head to the Keeneland Clubhouse for an exclusive view of the races.