Opinion: Turfway Park has gained a national reputation as destination for Thoroughbred racing
By Sen. John Schickel and Joe Clabes Special to NKyTribune With the conclusion of this year’s Triple Crown races, it…
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Joe Clabes named executive director of Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, as group expands
The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) has announced the expansion of its staff and the appointment of Joe Clabes as…
KY HBPA head Marty Maline announces retirement; Joe Clabes named interim executive director
Marty Maline is retiring as executive director of the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association on Dec. 31 after almost…
KY Racing Spotlight features trainer Todd Pletcher, state Rep. Al Gentry, KY Downs’ John Wholihan
Record-breaking trainer Todd Pletcher, Kentucky State Rep. Al Gentry and The Mint Gaming at Kentucky Downs director of marketing John…
Kentucky Racing Spotlight to focus on Horseracing Integrity, Safety Act with Eric Hamelback, Ed Martin
By Jennie Rees Kentucky Racing Spotlight The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA), legislation scheduled to go into effect July…
NKY’s Adam Koenig aims to look out for horse racing’s bettors — seeks to eliminate ‘breakage’
By Jennie Rees Kentucky Racing Spotlight Kentucky State Representative Adam Koenig is taking up the banner for the most-neglected component…
Kentucky Racing Spotlight with Jennie Rees and Joe Clabes features a vet-turned-jockey, a trainer, senator
Veterinarian-turned-jockey Ferrin Peterson, trainer Bill Morey and Kentucky State Senator Robin Webb are this week’s featured guests on Kentucky Racing…
Kentucky Racing Spotlight with Jennie Reese and Joe Clabes features jockey Albarado, Damon Thayer
Robby Albarado, rider of two Horses of the Year and two Preakness Stakes winners, will be in studio for the…
Jennie Rees, Joe Clabes team up for KY Racing Spotlight on ESPN 680; Thayer among first guests
Lucky 7 Stable’s Mike Mackin, horse owner/celebrity bettor Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, and Kentucky Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer…
KEEP to convene annual statewide gathering of leaders in Kentucky’s horse industry, Oct. 15-16
The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) will convene the second annual statewide gathering of leaders representing all aspects of Kentucky’s…
Distinguished group of leaders kick off new Horizon Community Funds’ transformative foundation
Staff report Over 250 Northern Kentucky business, civic, and non-profit leaders celebrated the launch of a new community foundation that…
9th Annual Summit on Philanthropy to be held in NKY for the first time; Al Rider elected chairman
The Kentucky Philanthropy Initiative (KPI) Board of Directors elected former Central Kentucky Community Foundation CEO Al Rider of Elizabethtown as…
Bill recognizing horses as livestock goes to Governor, ‘an important step’ for Kentucky’s horses
The Kentucky House of Representatives today unanimously passed Senate Bill 139, which would amend the definition of livestock in Kentucky…
KEEP to honor former Governor Brereton Jones, Old Friends farm with inaugural Industry Vision awards
The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) has announced former governor and founding KEEP member, Brereton Jones, and Old Friends Thoroughbred…
Mike Hammons is one of three statewide leaders who will receive prestigious Commonwealth Award
Special to NKyTribune Northern Kentucky’s Mike Hammons is one of three prominent leaders in Kentucky philanthropy who will be recognized…
Sales tax equity for Ky’s horse industry takes step forward as House committee approves
The effort to achieve sales tax equity for Kentucky’s horse industry took a step forward today when the Kentucky House…