Billy Reed: Hard to take, but coronavirus is victor on first Saturday in May; there’s an at-home party
The Kentucky Derby has been a big part of life ever since I covered my first one on May 7,…
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Preparations in full swing for annual $250,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park on March 14
The road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) runs through Northern Kentucky on March 14 when Turfway…
Churchill Downs to debut new custom-made, 20-stall starting gate for 146th running of Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs Racetrack has entered into an agreement with Australian-based Steriline Racing to design and construct a new custom-made, 20-stall…
Northern Kentucky Chamber identifies legislative priorities at annual ‘Where We Stand’ event
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted the “Where We Stand” legislative agenda preview…
Live racing returns to Churchill Downs Inc.’s Turfway Park in Florence tonight; see Battaglia’s picks
NKyTribune staff Live Racing returns to Northern Kentucky tonight at Turfway Park with the traditional Holiday Meet and there have been…
Commonwealth launches Kentucky Perinatal Quality Collaborative focused on improved outcomes
The Kentucky Perinatal Quality Collaborative (KyPQC) launched today during a convening at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The launch brought together healthcare professionals…
KHRC unanimously approves CDI request to purchase Turfway Park; details, renderings revealed
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) Tuesday unanimously approved a Change of Control Request…
JACK fires back, calls Churchill Downs’ plan to build race track in NKY an attack on Turfway Park
NKyTribune staff JACK Entertainment has responded to the announcement by Churchill Downs Thursday that it plans to build a $200 million…
Churchill Downs applies to bring $200M New Latonia Racing & Gaming thoroughbred facility to NKY
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Churchill Downs has announced plans to build a $200 million New Latonia Racing and…
Sen. Thayer is at Royal Ascot, but remains focused on legalization of sports wagering in Kentucky
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Kentucky Sen. Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, was enjoying the pageantry of the Royal Ascot horse…
Stuart Sanders: Controversy over Kentucky Derby finish continues, but at least there wasn’t a brawl
While this year’s Kentucky Derby lasted about two minutes, controversy surrounding the race is far from being over. Stewards at…
Preakness Stakes winner War of Will edges past Maximum Security in NTRA Top 3-Year-Old-Poll
Gary Barber’s War of Will has a new bragging right to go along with his classic victory in the Preakness…
Maximum Security remains atop NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll; Preakness winner War of Will is second
War of Will’s statement-making victory in the 144th Preakness Stakes was heeded as the Mark Casse-trained colt earned 18 first-place…
Maximum Security skips the Preakness Stakes, remains atop the NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll
Their respective outings at Churchill Downs on May 4 continue to resonate for Maximum Security and fellow Grade 1 winner…
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…
Despite Derby DQ, Maximum Security moves to the top of NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll; Country House is third
His winning effort in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve was made null and void via disqualification, but Maximum…
‘Kidney’ husband returns to Churchill downs with wife on KY Oaks day to celebrate their good fortune
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor When Shaun McCarthy came to the Kentucky Oaks by himself last year from his…
Serengeti Empress wins 145th Longines Kentucky Oaks before large crowd at Churchill Downs
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor LOUISVILLE, KY — Joel Politi’s Serengeti Empress grabbed the advantage out of the gate…
Kentucky Derby favorite Omaha Beach to scratch with an entrapped epiglottis; Bodexpress draws in
Kentucky Derby favorite Omaha Beach will be scratched from Saturday’s 145th race due to an entrapped epiglottis, according to Hall…
Kentucky Derby Field: Omaha Beach leads talented field for Saturday’s 145th Run for the Roses
By Liane Crossley Special to KyForward Omaha Beach is the 4-1 morning-line favorite for Saturday’s 145th running of the $3-million…
Omaha Beach holding strong atop NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll ahead of Kentucky Derby run
Days out from the 145th edition of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, the high opinion of Grade 1…
New face atop NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll; Omaha Beach surpasses Roadster with win in Arkansas Derby
The reign of California-based horses atop the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top 3-Year-Old Poll continues this week in a…