Trainer Ethan West enters Derby conversation with second-place finish in Saturday’s Risen Star Stakes
Ethan West has spent years quietly building his training career, working tirelessly at Turfway Park and throughout racetracks in the…
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Author Jessica Whitehead to revisit Kentucky Derby History during BCM’s Aug. 6 NKY History Hour
Behringer-Crawford Museum announces a special virtual NKY History Hour on Tuesday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m. Author Jessica K. Whitehead…
Council on Problem Gambling reminding Kentuckians to wager responsibly as Derby weekend arrives
The Super Bowl may be America’s largest betting day, and there may be more gamblers on March Madness; but in…
KY Derby-winning jockey Sonny Leon signing photos at JerZees to raise money for track ministry
Father Frank Niehaus, who died in 2013, loved horse racing and people working at on the backstretch — and his…
John Schickel: Successful Derby shows Kentucky’s beloved horse industry has come charging back
Despite the difficulties brought on by COVID-19 over these past 14 months, I was happy to join my fellow Kentuckians…
Kentucky Downs’ 2021 race meet to run Labor Day Sunday and Monday for first time
Kentucky Downs’ 2021 race meet will again feature six days while racing both the Sunday and Monday of Labor Day…
Barnstable Brown family continues raising funds for diabetes research, despite no 2020 Derby gala
By Hillary Smith University of Kentucky It is Derby week in Kentucky. Yes, you read that correctly and yes, it…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: 2020-21 Kentucky Deer Season set to open on rescheduled Derby Day
In what must be characterized as the most unlikely juxtaposition of sport, Kentucky’s spring horseracing classic, the Kentucky Derby, will…
Beshear reports 778 new COVID cases, 4 deaths; ‘mask up;’ and a round-up of coronavirus news
Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday reported 778 new COVID cases and 4 deaths, bringing state totals to 30,151 cases and…
After Toyota Blue Grass Stakes victory, Hernandez focuses on Kentucky Derby aboard Art Collector
Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. has won America’s richest horse race. Now the Ellis Park regular has his sights on America’s…
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…
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…
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….
Oh Baby: Hall of Fame jockey Borel says pending fatherhood more exciting than winning the Derby
A year ago this holiday weekend, Calvin Borel was a visitor on the Churchill Downs backside, his first time at…
Join a few thousand of your friends at Saturday’s annual Governor’s Derby celebration in Frankfort
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT – Memories are waiting to be made with a few thousand friends at the…
Kentucky by Heart: Locating U.S. Air Force Academy in Nicholasville could have been real game-changer
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist It sounds truly impressive: The United States Air Force Academy, Nicholasville, Kentucky. “Off we go,…
A Very Special Horse: Breeder Emilie Fojan looking to Dortmund to fulfill ‘winner’s circle’ dream
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune contributor Emilie Fojan has had some special horses at Bona Terra Stud farm near Lexington, but…