Ward, Maker take aim at Jeff Ruby Steaks; Maxim Crane Works Bourbonette Oaks likely to overfill
Invader needed five races to break his maiden, the win coming at Turfway Park Dec. 4, but when he woke…
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Ward trainees take Cincinnati Trophy, John Battaglia Memorial stakes’ at Turfway Park Friday night
NKyTribune staff Both stakes for 3-year-olds Friday at Turfway Park went into the win column of trainer Wesley Ward, with…
Mike Battaglia’s Turfway Park selections for Friday, card includes the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes
Turfway Park’s Mike Battaglia provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14,…
Somelikeithotbrown tops field of 11 prospects for Saturday’s 48th running of Jeff Ruby Steaks
The gate for Saturday’s 48th running of the $200,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park is approaching full, with…
Somelikeithotbrown returns a winner in John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park
A smart, measured ride by jockey Rafael Hernandez put Somelikeithotbrown in the winner’s circle of the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes…
Magicalmeister stuns Battaglia Memorial field at Turfway Park; posts huge upset at odds of 39-1
Magicalmeister bided his time early and powered home late at Turfway Park Friday to upset the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes…
Turfway Park recognizes NKY’s prominent place in state racing history with Latonia Days; benefits PDJF
Turfway Park will celebrate its long and colorful history Feb. 23 and 24 with Latonia Days, two days of storytelling,…
Turfway Park upgrades signal to HD in time for JACK Casino Spiral Stakes; includes customized graphics
The upgrade of historic Turfway Park’s signal to HD, which debuted Thursday, March 9, includes new, customized graphics for an…
It’s Your Nickel crushes John Battaglia Memorial Stakes field at Turfway Park in Spiral Stakes prep
It’s Your Nickel used the first two furlongs of the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes to get acquainted with Turfway Park’s…
Mike Battaglia returns to the booth to call the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park Saturday
Race fans will hear a familiar voice as the field for the $100,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes breaks the gate…
En Hanse dominates field to win WEBN Stakes at Turfway Park; next stop is Battaglia Memorial
En Hanse was in power mode right out of the gate in the $50,000 WEBN Stakes at Turfway Park Saturday….
Surgical Strike powers to Battaglia Memorial win; Mike Battaglia closes out stellar career in the booth
Nearly last in the early going, Surgical Strike made a powerful move leaving the backstretch and blew by the field…
Full field expected for John Battaglia Memorial Stakes; final prep for the G3 Spiral Stakes
The gate should be full for the oversubscribed John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park Saturday, with 14 entered for…
Autograph session to benefit disabled jockey’s fund part of Turfway activities on Battaglia Stakes day
Turfway Park is hosting an autograph signing to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) Saturday. The event features 19…
Shogood takes WEBN ‘Frog’ Stakes at Turfway Park; distance limitations could keep him off Derby Trail
Shogood relished his return to sprinting on Polytrack Saturday night, leading all the way to take the $50,000 WEBN “Frog”…
Turfway Park kicks off Spiral Stakes prep lineup with full field for WEBN stakes Saturday; filly is favored
A full field of three year olds will line up for the $50,000 WEBN Stakes at Turfway Park in Florence…