8th Annual Keeneland Cocktail Brunch

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cheers to a wonderful brunch with our readers at Keeneland!

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

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.