British Idiom, Engage win opening-day stakes on Fall Stars Weekend; earn trips to Breeders’ Cup
Michael Dubb, The Elkstone Group, Madaket Stables and Bethlehem Stables’ British Idiom swept to the lead at the head of…
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Casino.org reports big increase (85%-plus) in total handle for instant racing at Kentucky’s four venues
The total handle for instant racing in Kentucky jumped more than 85 percent in the 2019 fiscal year ending June…
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…
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…
TVG, Jockeys’ Guild announce telethon For Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund Sunday
Hall of Fame jockeys and TVG talent will team up Sunday, April 7, as they host the second annual telethon…
Somelikeithotbrown takes Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway; Naughty Joker captures Bourbonette
NKyTribune staff and Turfway Park Somelikeithotbrown set a brisk pace and then turned the corner into a 20 mph headwind…
Richard Nelson: Hold the horses, reign in Oak Grove Casino project; it makes community less stable
Ever hear the saying “hold your horses?” Well, it looks like West Kentucky Development Corp. needs to reign theirs’ in….
Richard Nelson: It’s Thanksgiving with much to be thankful for but not including another casino in WKY
The people of West Kentucky have many reasons to be grateful for as we enter Thanksgiving week but news of…
LeRoy Neiman’s Black Lab, Justify horseshoes sell at Keeneland’s Sporting Art Auction Sunday
Enthusiastic bidding and the sale of LeRoy Neiman’s Black Lab for $149,500, including buyer premium, headlined the sixth annual Sporting…
Keeneland ends September Yearling Sale with ‘electric’ commerce and $377m in gross sales
Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale concluded Sunday with commerce described as “electric” at every level of the market during the 13-day…
Keeneland announces Oct. 5-27 Fall Meet, includes $1M Shadwell Turf Mile and upgraded purses
Keeneland will award $5.575 million in stakes purses for its 17-day Fall Meet to be held Oct. 5-27 to mark…
Kentucky by Heart: Former EKU sports information director Karl Park finds new outlet in horse racing
If you live anywhere in the Richmond area or have been a keen observer of college sports in Kentucky for…
Keeneland adjusts Saturday schedule of Spring Meet opening in anticipation of inclement weather
Due to the threat of inclement weather, Keeneland is adjusting the morning schedule for its Spring Meet opening Saturday, to…
Chef John Foster: Hearts racing, patios open, weather warms; great time to be chef as tool box fills
It’s as if someone turned on the faucet and everything started to flow. In the space of one week, the…
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…
The Future of Horse Racing is the topic for Northern Kentucky Chamber March Eggs ‘N Issues discussion
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host Eggs ‘N Issues: The Future of Horse Racing on Tuesday, March 20….
Keeneland set for 60th annual January Horses of All Ages Sale beginning Jan. 8; 1583 horses offered
Keeneland’s 60th January Horses of All Ages Sale, which offers broodmares and broodmare prospects, yearlings by leading North American sires…
Fans, handicappers, make the trip from Kentucky and throughout the region for Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Del Mar, CA – Kentucky was well-represented with owners, jockeys and trainers at the…
Keeneland catalogues more than 4100 horses for 2017 November Breeding Stock Sale Nov. 7-18
Keeneland has cataloged 4,147 horses for its 2017 November Breeding Stock Sale, the world’s largest sale of its kind, to…
First ever Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar starts today; Kentucky’s Bob Elliston helped make it happen
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Del Mar, CA – The 2017 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, which consists of 13…
Mike Battaglia to retire from on-air race-day duties at Keeneland; will continue as oddsmaker
Keeneland officials have announced that popular handicapper and racing analyst Mike Battaglia will step down from his on-air race-day duties…
Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, others object to Churchill Downs-Keeneland plan for two new tracks
Staff report The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and other groups are pushing back on the plan announced by Churchill Downs…