Thoroughbred trainers Jason Servis, Jorge Navarro among 27 indicted on illegal doping charges
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A total of 27 individuals, including thoroughbred trainers Jason Servis and Jorge Navarro, are…
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President signs provision to extend tax depreciation for racehorses, measure had bipartisan support
A key provision that extends three-year tax depreciation for all racehorses through 2020 was signed into law by President Trump…
NTRA supports legislation to ban slaughter of horses; CA governor calls for Santa Anita shut down
NKyTribune staff The two moves were not directly related, but both speak to the increased criticism of the horse racing…
NTRA president sends critical letter to HBO Real Sports producer regarding ‘Raced to Death’ segment
NKyTribune staff The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) has released a letter sent by President and CEO Alex Waldrop to…
New Treasury/IRS regulations result in less reporting, big increase in money in bettors’ pockets
In the first year of operations under newly modernized U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations, there was a…
Horse racing world mourns the death of Churchill Downs VP, Racing Communications John Asher
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Condolences are pouring in from throughout the thoroughbred horse racing industry and beyond after…
Treasury/IRS issue update to tax rules for wagers on horse races; McConnell among those credited
The U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have announced that they will formally adopt modernized regulations regarding…