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…
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Keeneland, Churchill form ‘historic partnership’ to build two new racing facilities in Corbin, Oak Grove
Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) (“CDI”) and Keeneland Association, Inc. (“Keeneland”) announced today an historic partnership to propose the construction…
Kentucky Employees’ Health Plan named national Health Champion by American Diabetes Association
The Kentucky Employees’ Health Plan (KEHP) has been named a Health Champion by the American Diabetes Association. This designation recognizes companies…
NKY’s Mike Battaglia to be inducted with six others into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
Northern Kentucky’s Mike Battaglia, horseracing announcer, will be among the newest members of the Kosair Charities Kentucky Athletic Hall of…
Chef Foster: Tradition and pageantry of Keeneland apparent in the food … and not just the burgoo
Keeneland, both in the spring and fall, seems to create a gateway into a new period each year. The influx…
Keeneland opens Spring Meet with blockbuster weekend topped by $1 million Toyota Blue Grass
Keeneland kicks off its 2017 Spring Meet on Friday with a spectacular weekend of racing that features seven graded stakes…
Cincinnati Trophy Stakes draws ten fillies at Turfway Park Saturday; prep for the G3 Bourbonette Oaks
Ten 3-year-old fillies will try for their first black type bragging rights Saturday at Turfway Park in the 35th running…
The Great War leads overflow field of veteran runners in today’s Forego Stakes at Turfway Park
An overflow field of 14 has signed up for the $50,000 black type Forego Stakes at Turfway Park today, including…
Keeneland January All Ages Sale results reinforce big buyer demand for quality horses
Keeneland’s January Horses of All Ages Sale concluded Friday with returns bearing out market trends seen at Thoroughbred auctions worldwide:…
Dixie Victory commands $100,000 to lead Thursday session of Keeneland January Sale
Dixie Victory, a winning 6-year-old daughter of Dixie Union cataloged as a broodmare prospect, sold for $100,000 to Willow Wood…
Fifth and Madison brings $135,000 to top third day of Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale
Fifth and Madison, a winning 4-year-old daughter of Street Sense cataloged as a racing or broodmare prospect, sold to Mayday…
Year in Review: World of Thoroughbred racing was treated to an array of stars in 2016
By Liane Crossley NKyTribune correspondent The world of Thoroughbred racing was treated to an array of stars in 2016. Some…
Trainer Greenhill trades chemical engineering career for the tack room; notches career win 500 at Turfway
Special to the NKyTribune from Turfway Park Chemical engineer-turned-Thoroughbred trainer Jeff Greenhill scored his 500th career win Thursday when Stay…
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…
Legendary Keeneland bugler, George ‘Bucky’ Salle, dies at age 87; an ‘ambassador for racing’
George “Bucky” Sallee, bugler at the historic Keeneland race track for more than 50 years until his retirement in the…
Veterinarian Larkspur Carroll — ‘Dr. Lark’ — at home in saddle and with holistic treatments of her patients
By Liane Crossley NKyTribune correspondent Most people would consider Larkspur Carroll a workaholic but she does not see herself that…
Former Turfway president Elliston joins Keeneland team in new vice president racing, sales position
Keeneland today announced that Robert N. Elliston, executive vice president & COO of Breeders’ Cup Limited since 2012, will join…
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…
NKY Tourism Bureau joins industry group to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day in Lexington
Leaders, staff and local industry partners from meetNKY/Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau will join others from Kentucky’s tourism, events…
Kentucky by Heart: Get your horsey on by sampling some of these excellent equine-related books
By Steve Flarity NKyTribune columnist Lexington’s Keeneland Racecourse is currently in the midst of its spring meet and soon, on…
Billy Reed: When it comes to picking an early Derby favorite, it’s about luck, fate … and omens
If you’re a kindred spirit who believes that omens sometimes can be important in picking a Kentucky Derby winner, then…