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From the Keeneland Media Team / Amy Owens:

Keeneland Names Anne Archer Hinkle to Board of Directors

 

LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 10, 2025) – Keeneland today announced the appointment of Anne Archer Hinkle, owner and Director of Operations of her family’s Hinkle Farms in Paris, Kentucky, to its Advisory Board of Directors.

“We are delighted to welcome Anne Archer to the Advisory Board,” Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. “Her deep roots in the Thoroughbred industry paired with her leadership at Hinkle Farms bring valuable perspective and insight. Her experience will be a tremendous asset to Keeneland and help us strengthen our mission for years to come.”

“It’s an honor to join Keeneland’s Board of Directors,” Hinkle said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve such a historic institution and contribute to its ongoing initiatives to grow and strengthen Thoroughbred racing.”

 

Hinkle completed her education at Centre College in Kentucky, earning a bachelor’s degree with a double major in history and Spanish. She also holds an MBA from the University of Kentucky.

Hinkle Farms is a longtime successful consignor to Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale. Anne Archer Hinkle works closely with farm management and is actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the farm. She also specializes in bloodstock research and acquisition, stallion matings and sales coordination.

She and her husband, Farley, live on Hinkle Farms with their three children.

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Since its first race meet 89 years ago, the Keeneland Association has devoted itself to the health and vibrancy of the Thoroughbred industry. The world’s largest Thoroughbred auction house, Keeneland conducts five on-site sales a year, in January, April, September and November. Graduates of Keeneland sales dominate racing across the globe at every level. In April and October, Keeneland offers some of the highest caliber and richest Thoroughbred racing in the world. Keeneland will host the Breeders’ Cup World Championships in 2026 for the fourth time, following 2015, 2020 and 2022. Uniquely structured, Keeneland is a privately held company with a not-for-profit mission that returns its earnings to the industry and the community in the form of higher purses and millions of dollars donated in support of horse industry initiatives and charitable contributions for education, research, and health and human services throughout Central Kentucky. Keeneland also maintains Keeneland Library, a world-renowned public research institution with the mission of preserving information about the Thoroughbred industry. To learn more, visit Keeneland.com.

For more information email Keeneland Communications Manager Meredith Daugherty at mdaugherty@keeneland.com