John Schickel: Successful Derby shows Kentucky’s beloved horse industry has come charging back
Despite the difficulties brought on by COVID-19 over these past 14 months, I was happy to join my fellow Kentuckians…
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Kentucky Downs’ 2021 race meet to run Labor Day Sunday and Monday for first time
Kentucky Downs’ 2021 race meet will again feature six days while racing both the Sunday and Monday of Labor Day…
Mark Hansel: Stewards’ decision to disqualify Maximum Security from KY Derby win was warranted
The stewards in the Kentucky Derby made the right decision in taking down Maximum Security, based on the rules governing…
Richard Nelson: Hold the horses, reign in Oak Grove Casino project; it makes community less stable
Ever hear the saying “hold your horses?” Well, it looks like West Kentucky Development Corp. needs to reign theirs’ in….
Kentucky by Heart: Former EKU sports information director Karl Park finds new outlet in horse racing
If you live anywhere in the Richmond area or have been a keen observer of college sports in Kentucky for…
Churchill Downs breaks ground on new $60 milliion ‘Derby City Gaming’ facility, sets fall 2018 opening
Churchill Downs Racetrack broke ground Wednesday on its new $60 million historical racing machine facility in Louisville. Derby City Gaming,…
Oh Baby: Hall of Fame jockey Borel says pending fatherhood more exciting than winning the Derby
A year ago this holiday weekend, Calvin Borel was a visitor on the Churchill Downs backside, his first time at…
Stephen Foster Handicap favorite Lea looking for automatic spot in Breeders’ Cup Classic Saturday
The 2015 Breeders’ Cup Challenge series on NBC Sports stops at Churchill Downs this Saturday night for “Downs after Dark,”…
English jockeys Gilligan, Doyle now living American dream; pair ranked among top riders at Turfway Park
By Liane Crossley KyForward correspondent As an aspiring jockey on his first visit to Kentucky, Englishman Jack Gilligan quickly realized…