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…
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Keeneland mourns death of longtime starter and track ambassador Robert Lee “Spec” Alexander
Lifelong horseman and longtime Keeneland Starter Robert Lee “Spec” Alexander, widely respected for his skill with Thoroughbred racehorses and a…
Justify’s Triple Crown voted NTRA Moment of the Year, connections to be honored at Eclipse Awards
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) today announced that Justify’s dominant victory in the 150th Belmont Stakes to become just…
Eclipse Awards finalists announced; horse of the year among Justify, Accelerate, Monomoy Girl
Led by Horse of the Year candidates Accelerate, Justify, and Monomoy Girl, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), Daily Racing…
Undefeated Triple Crown winner Justify retired from racing; connections disappointed, but thankful
NKyTribune staff Kentucky Derby winner and undefeated Triple Crown champion Justify has been retired from racing. The announcement came Wednesday….
Justify unanimous choice in final 2018 NTRA top 3-year-old, thoroughbred for all ages polls
The unbeaten chestnut colt Justify, whose 16-week epic journey from unraced maiden to Triple Crown winner has expanded the conventional…
Justify wins the Belmont Stakes and captures the Triple Crown, cementing Mike Smith’s legacy
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Justify took the Belmont Stakes in wire-to-wire fashion at Belmont Park Saturday, securing U.S….
Triple Crown on the line as undefeated Justify faces nine in Belmont; here is a breakdown of the field
By Liane Crossley Special to NKy Tribune Three years ago, thoughts of a Triple Crown seemed virtually impossible after nearly…
Justify takes sloppy, foggy Preakness, second leg of Triple Crown, for Bob Baffert, Mike Smith
Staff report Justify took the second leg of the Triple Crown at a foggy Preakness, but it was a nail-biter…
Justify seeks second jewel as top two Kentucky Derby finishers meet again in Saturday’s Preakness
By Liane Crossley Special to NKyTribune Saturday’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore has all the usual intrigue….
Derby Day 2018: a chance for Northern Kentuckians to celebrate the Commonwealth, and a birthday
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky was well represented at the 144th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Saturday….
Justify delivers stirring victory as the favorite in rain-soaked 144th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
By Mark Hansel NkyTribune managing editor Justify did not disappoint as the favorite in the 144th Kentucky Derby at Churchill…
144th Run for Roses: Baffert’s Justify is morning line Kentucky Derby favorite in 21-horse field
By Liane Crossley Special to NKyTribune Undefeated Justify is the morning-line favorite at 3-to-1 for Saturday’s 144th running of the…
With Kentucky Derby on the horizon, Justify takes over top spot in NTRA Top 3-year-old pool
With the Kentucky Derby less than a month away, undefeated Justify has taken over the top spot in the latest…