‘Idea whose time has come’: Add KTDF supplements to claiming races; makes the sport stronger
By Jennie Rees HBPA Kentucky Expanding purse supplements for Kentucky-breds to include claiming races would shore up the state’s year-round…
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Ellis Park’s receiving barn destroyed by fire Sunday, racing cancelled; Friday filly opts to take interstate
Ellis Park cancelled racing and training on Sunday after the track’s receiving barn was destroyed by fire early that morning….
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…
Dale Romans: Historical horse racing is a game-changer that is good for Kentucky
As a second-generation horse trainer and Kentuckian, my entire life has been spent in Thoroughbred racing. I’ve seen Kentucky racing…
Richard Nelson: Kentucky Supreme Court hears oral arguments on instant racing legality — should say no
The Kentucky Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the legality of instant racing devices last week. Proponents argue they’re simply…
Legendary Cowboy Jones was back in winner’s circle at Ellis — as a horse owner; ‘first time on foot’
R.A. “Cowboy” Jones for many years was a fixture in the Ellis Park winner’s circle. He’s still a fixture at…
Ellis Park’s new ownership group aims to make the track a year-round entertainment, gaming destination
Ellis Park’s new ownership group described its plans and vision to transform the 97-year-old track into a year-round entertainment 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…
Ellis Park starts summer meet July 1, predicting better purses, more stakes and momentem
Building on the momentum of recent years was the theme of Monday’s annual Call to the Post Media Day at…
NKY Chamber Eggs ‘N Issues features Cauthen, Battaglia in discussion on the future of horse racing
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Future of Horse Racing was the topic at the March Northern Kentucky Chamber…
Kentucky Downs pays out record $8.6 million purses, made possible by the track’s electronic games
Kentucky Downs paid out a record $8,619,000 in purses and Kentucky-bred purse supplements at its meet that concluded Thursday. The…
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…
Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approves transferring $1.65 million in purses to Ellis Park
A Kentucky Horse Racing Commission advisory committee on Tuesday approved transferring $300,000 in state-bred purse supplements from Kentucky Downs to…
Lawmakers take pulse of KY’s thoroughbred racetracks during committee meeting at Turfway Park
A legislative panel got a snapshot of Kentucky’s horse-racing industry during a meeting Monday at Turfway Park. “I just wanted…
European-style Kentucky Downs closes record meet with wagering up 34%, on-track handle up 48%
Spurred by unprecedented purses for horsemen and a Horseplayers’ Racetrack mantra that resonated with bettors, Kentucky Downs closed its five-date…
Calvin Borel’s unretirement day — gets a third and a fourth — and a big lovefest from Ellis Park fans
By Jennie Rees Ellis Park Three-time Kentucky Derby winner Calvin Borel resumed his race-riding career Saturday at Ellis Park, with…
Hall of Fame jockey Calvin Borel to resume riding career at Ellis Park on Saturday, aboard Kiss My Note
Hall of Fame jockey and three-time Kentucky Derby winner Calvin Borel will resume his riding career in Saturday’s sixth race…
Ain’t In No Hurry wasn’t — until at age 7 he got his first chance to race; hurried right to Winner’s Circle
By Jenny Reis Ellis Park reporter Ain’t In No Hurry certainly proved appropriately named when it came to getting to…
Full day of fun at Ellis Park — ostrich race, camel race, and Dial Me is first-time winner for 200 owners
By Jennie Rees Ellis Park reporter “Was that a maiden race at Ellis or the Kentucky Derby?” trainer D. Wayne…
UK, Jockeys’ Guild announce three-year study on concussion management protocol for jockeys
The University of Kentucky and the Jockeys’ Guild Monday announced a three-year pilot study, supported by a broad cross-section of…
Turfway Park to seek approval for Instant Wagering machines at Racing Commission meeting Tuesday
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Turfway Park is poised to gain approval for historical racing machines, but don’t expect…
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…