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KEENELAND STANDS STRONG - LEX HL
The opening cards are stocked with full fields, and a stroll through the Keeneland backstretch reveals a parade of horse flesh that rivals rush-hour congestion.
The reality facing the Kentucky racing circuit is as stark as ever. But for 15 days at the Bluegrass's most picturesque track, there stands to at least be a temporary reprieve from the hardships beating down the state's signature industry.
