Red Mile Track | Bluegrass Extended Stay

Red Mile Track

Red Mile Track is home to live racing, Instant Racing®, simulcast racing, and gaming seven days a week and year-round. The historical track was founded in 1875 and is the world’s second-oldest harness racing track and Lexington’s oldest horse racing track.

Red Mile Track is named after its red clay one-mile track and hosts a racing season from July to October. There are several levels of meets, from young two-year-old trotters in the Kindergarten series to the big show at the Grand Circuit at the end of the season. Outside of the live racing season, Red Mile offers racing and wagering on its electronic games through Instant Racing®. Visitors can also participate in simulcast wagering each day of the week from various tracks including Meadowlands, Saratoga, Churchill Downs, Lone Star Park, and more.

The center also offers Red Mile Rewards, a players’ card, where players earn points that can go toward offers and exclusive rewards. Players must be 21 years of age and have a valid photo ID to enroll.

Red Mile also hosts live entertainment with exciting performances each month in either the Grand Atrium or at Center Bar.

There are plenty of options with on-site dining ranging from bar to sit down service. At Café 1101, you’ll find sit down counter service that offers a lunch, dinner, and late night menu. From appetizers to pizza and a full service bar, Café 1101 has options for every craving. The café is open daily and hours for Sunday – Thursday are from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday. Another full service option is Wagers Beers & Burgers, open noon to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and noon to midnight Friday and Saturday.

For quick service drinks and snacks, visit Center Bar or Finish Line Concession (open during live racing and special events).

Red Mile Track is open Sunday – Thursday from 10 a.m. until 2 am. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. Red Mile Track is located at 1200 Red Mile Road and staff can be reached at 859-255-0752. Please note that children are not allowed on the wagering floor and patrons must be 21 years of age to play.

I stayed here for a month with my 2 small kids. As long as I had the no service card out I was left alone. I was offered to choose my own service day. The staff ladies are all very sweet and helpful. The male staff are gentlemen and made us feel very safe. When it was time for us to leave a male staff member came to help me pack up my room and he made everything fit nice and beautiful into my van. He was very kind and super efficient. The beds are soft and the curtains are so dark. The sleep was so great we hated to get out of warm comfortable beds in the morning. The team at this hotel is incredible. The only thing I did not like was carpets.

Flat Earth Kenzo
7/16/2023
Great place in town at reasonable rates. Management is friendly and accommodating. Good place in town for long term, extended stays. Full size refrigerator in room as well as a microwave. Walking distance to shopping and restaurants.

David Kravetz (Sumoflam)
6/16/2023
I Recommend This Place.
I don't have much bad to say. It was a clean room. Didn't smell like smoke (which I loathe). Which was a pleasant surprise from most hotels I've stop at recently. Relatively close to food options and a drugstore.

Newly Developed (_Gizmoduck)
4/16/2023
As a female often solo, I've always felt extremely safe in both the parking lot and around the hotel. That sense of security goes a long way! Also, rooms are always clean, and staff always friendly.

Natalee Moore
10/16/2022
The staff is professional but at the same time they make you feel welcomed and like family. Bluegrass extended stay is not only well kept, with a cleaning service that is always on point, they also have some of the most comfortable beds I have experienced.If you are new to town or just visiting they are located right by every store you will need. Grocery, restaurants, clothing, pharmacies, banks, oh and don't forget the car wash. I give Bluegrass extended stay five stars and would recommend this stay to anyone.

JuJu Callahan
8/16/2022
When you weigh the pros and cons out, Bluegrass Extended Stay deserves a 5-star. The value for the price is excellent. The rooms are clean. The staff is friendly and very accomodating. Honestly, I didn't expect it to be this good. The most reasonably priced extended stay in the area. The amenities far exceed other motels in the general price range. I know, I stayed at one, then moved over to Bluegrass. I needed a one-month stay prior to getting into my apartment.

Jeff Andrews
8/16/2022
very pleasant hotel stay! I was very impress by the whole familly feeling that this hotel had, it was very welcoming and polite. The staff members such as the maid service and the lady that checked guest in was professional at the same time understanding to the needs of the guest. I Love This Hotel and would recommend it to everyone and anyone who wants a simple and but at the same time professional hotel stay. 5 Stars for the Bluegrass Extended Stay!! Best Staff at of any hotel in Lexington, Kentucky.

Judy Callahan
8/16/2022
I felt very welcomed, being I was from out of town,the staff was awesome. Reasonable price, too.And It was located by all the stores too, which was fantastic 👍 Saving on gas, Yes!!! For sure when I come back to Lexington, KY I'm going to the Bluegrass.

Robert Gaffney
8/16/2022