Billy Reed: Not in John Gaines’ plan at the start, he’d be pleased to see Breeder’s Cup at Keeneland
The visionary horseman who dreamed up the Breeders’ Cup never foresaw the event being held at Keeneland, even though his…
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A Thoroughbred’s tale: Lexington-based Runhappy is another Breeders’ Cup feel-good story.
By Liane Crossley KyForward correspondent Thoroughbred racing is full of stories that seem more like fiction than fact. The latest…
Prelude to the Cup: Special day of racing kicks off Breeders’ Cup weekend at Keeneland
Fans have the opportunity to see Keeneland outfitted in Breeders’ Cup purple on Prelude to the Cup on Thursday, a…
Who’ll reign at Breeder’s Cup? Local embroiderer already has the pivotal racing event all sewn up
By Shelly Whitehead NKyTribune Contributor It’s a gray, drizzly fall day on Turfway Park’s backside, with a few horses slopping…
Bob Elliston transitions from leading Turfway Park to a prominent role on horse racing’s biggest stage
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentuckians headed to Lexington for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships this weekend may…
Historically strong field set to battle in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland
Zayat Stable’s Triple Crown hero American Pharoah, Spendthrift Farm’s champion mare Beholder and Lane’s End Racing and Dell Ridge Farm’s…
Beholder workout at Keeneland canceled; American Pharoah has connection to track history
Spendthrift Farm’s Beholder did not go to the track Tuesday morning for what would have been her first day of…
Calipari will be on hand to conduct post-position draw for top Breeders’ Cup races
University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Coach John Calipari will draw post positions for two races at the Breeders’ Cup Post-Positon…
Keeneland kicks off historic month of racing Friday with running of $400,000 Darley Alcibiades
Keeneland will be the center of the Thoroughbred racing world this fall as the historic track embarks upon an unprecedented…
Sports Notes: Impressive win over No. 25 Tigers not enough to break Wildcats into rankings
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s encouraging win over No. 25 Missouri Saturday was the first for the Wildcats…
Turfway Park accepting reservations for Breeders’ Cup simulcast Oct. 30-31
Turfway Park will simulcast the Breeders’ Cup World Championships Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30 and 31, with reservations available for…
Keeneland kicks off annual fall sale today, with over 4000 yearlings in the catalog; kicks off busy 2 months
The 72nd Keeneland September Yearling Sale, which begins today and runs through Saturday, Sept. 26, kicks off a momentous two…
Zayat says American Pharoah deserves shot at Breeders’ Cup, may train at Churchill Downs
With the belief that American Pharoah “deserves the chance to be in the sport’s premier year-end event,” his owner and…
‘The Prince of Jockeys’ exhibit at the Lyric Theatre celebrates life, career of Isaac Murphy
To coincide with the Breeders’ Cup Oct. 30-21 in Lexington, as well as its own five-year anniversary celebration, the Lyric…
Kenny McPeek and his historic Magdalena Farm are writing their own CInderella story in TB racing
By Kristy Robinson Horine Special to NKyTribune Most folks would admit there’s just something about the land in Kentucky. Maybe…
Zayat Stables pledges percentage of American Pharoah’s purses to New Vocations program
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program announced Wednesday that Zayat Stables has committed to donating a percentage of American Pharoah’s purse…
Construction of luxury chalets and loge boxes continues as Keeneland prepares for Breeders’ Cup
The Trackside Chalet, the first three-story luxury chalet to be used at a sporting event in North America, and tiered…
Keeneland offering more seating, dining options for fall meet, thanks to construction for Breeders’ Cup
Keeneland is offering fans a variety of new seating and dining options for its 2015 Fall Meet, to be held…
Breeders’ Cup, Maker’s Mark teaming up to raise $1 million for charity outreach program
The Breeders’ Cup, Thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious international event, and Maker’s Mark, the original premium bourbon, have announced a new…
Your chance to tour Kentucky’s historic horse farms during Breeders’ Cup Festival Week in October
Tickets are now available for Horse Farm Tours during October’s Breeders’ Cup Festival Week. These tours offer a rare “behind…
Legacy Families: In NKy, ‘Battaglia’ means horse racing; they are ‘true stewards’ of Turfway Park
This is the second in an occasional series on Northern Kentucky’s “Legacy Families,” those families who have been involved in…
Tickets for 2015 Breeder’s Cup Championships at Keeneland Race Course in October on sale now
Tickets for the 2015 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland Race Course on October 30-31 will go on sale today…
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