Keeneland Barn Notes: Twilight Gleaming Headlines Field for Sunday's Franklin Stakes

Keeneland Barn Notes: Twilight Gleaming Headlines Field for Sunday’s Franklin Stakes.

Twilight Gleaming heads a field of 12 fillies and mares for Sunday's $300,000 Franklin (G3) at 5½ furlongs over the turf course. Change of Control is defending her title in the race. The field for the Franklin is Star Devine (IRE), Caravel (Tyler Gaffalione, 122), Querobin Dourada (Joe Talamo, 120), Creative Credit (Perry Ouzts, 118), Have A Good Day (Rey Gutierrez, 119), Bout Time (Brian Hernandez Jr., 120) and Elle Z (Mitchell Murrill, 121).

Mira Mission is training for the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) on Nov. 5. He will race in Friday's $300,000 Sycamore at Keeneland. His trainer Ian Wilkes is based in New York and doesn't want to ship him to the event. Mira Mission came to Wilke's barn last fall after beginning his career with Tom Bush. Julien Leparoux has ridden Mirra Mission in all seven of his races for Wilk's.

$350,000 Lexus Raven Run (G2) is a race for 3-year-old fillies. $250,00 Perryville (L) for three- and four-wheelers is for 7 furlongs. Rood & Riddle Dowager (3-3) race is on Sunday, October 23.

Keeneland Tours offer year-round tours. Road to the Breeders’ Cup Tour and Breeder's Cup Experience Tour are new.

Keeneland Library Exhibit “Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland” is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4: 30 p. m.

Make-A-Wish Day is held on Thursday, October 13. It is the culmination of a rewarding experience for deserving children. Local Thoroughbred farms and organizations team up with Keeneland to grant wishes for the children, who with their families are treated to a VIP experience.

The Hill is Keeneland's free tailgating area. It's open on Friday and Saturday and offers a unique way to experience the races. Premium package is available for organized tailgate.

College Scholarship Day is on Friday, October 14. Full-time college students can enjoy a day at the races and the chance to win scholarships and prize packages from local businesses. Pre-registration is required before 5 p.m. on Oct. 14 to be eligible to receive one of ten $2,000 scholarships provided by Keeneland and Kentucky Thoroughbred Association. Students present at Keeneland that day can win one $10,00 scholarship provided.

Sunrise Trackside is a free morning program for families. Children's activities include a meet and greet with Keeneland’s mascot, Buckles, face painting, games and more. Mini tours are available at the Welcome Stand near the Paddock. A 30-minute Paddock demonstration by equine chiropractor Dr. Larkspur Carroll with a horse for patrons to pet begins at 8:30 a.m. FallBCBC/NHC Challenge is open for in-person and remote participation. The entry fee is $3,500.

Kids Club Family Day is Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Keeneland Racecourse. Children's activities will take place in the North Terrace from 11 a.m. to 3 p. m. and include local community partners.

Keeneland Barn Notes is offering a look at the field for Sunday's Franklin Stakes.

Gerardo Corrales, Florent Geroux, Luis Saez and John Velazquez have three wins each.

Wayne Catalano, Brad Cox, Graham Motion, Paulo Lobo, Mike Maker and Wesley Ward have two wins each.