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Keeneland Mourns Death of Longtime Starter “Spec” Alexander

Posted at 10:56 AM, Jun 04, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-27 13:47:50-04

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18)– Keeneland officials are mourning the death of a well-known staff member.

Officials posted a tribute video of Robert Lee “Spec” Alexander on social media.

He died at the age of 80.

Alexander began his career at the historic racetrack as an assistant starter in the 1970s.

He was named head starter in the 1980s.

As head starter, Alexander was in charge of loading horses into the starting gate and opening the gates when the horses were ready.