Turfway Park hosts traditional Kentucky Derby Party in the Paddock, but with a few new twists
The greatest two minutes in sports includes an all-day party at Turfway Park, which will host its annual Kentucky Derby…
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Hansen sells stake in Derby hopeful, Fast and Accurate, to Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller
NKyTribune staff Bode Miller, 2010 Olympic gold medalist, multiple World Cup alpine skiing champion and horseman, has bought a stake…
‘The Race is On’ Kentucky Derby exhibit comes to My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown
My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown will open “The Race is On” exhibit on the traditions of the…
Fast and Accurate captures JACK Cincinnati Casino Spiral Stakes, sends Hansen back to Kentucky Derby
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Bettors sent Fast and Accurate off at 24-1 in the $500,000 JACK Cincinnati Casino…
Trainers look at the JACK Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes as a springboard to the Kentucky Derby
A strong runner-up finish in the Colts and Geldings Division of the OBS Championship Stakes at Ocala Training Center in…
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…
Turfway Park gearing up for JACK Cincinnati Casino Spiral Stakes March 25; spring party fits all budgets
With $500,000 and a spot in the Kentucky Derby field on the line, plans are in full swing for the…
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…
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…
Calvin Borel’s unretirement day — gets a third and a fourth — and a big lovefest from Ellis Park fans
By Jennie Rees Ellis Park Three-time Kentucky Derby winner Calvin Borel resumed his race-riding career Saturday at Ellis Park, with…
No Triple Crown: Exaggerator finally gets the best of Nyquist in soggy Preakness Stakes
A record crowd of 135,256 watched at historic Pimlico Race Course as Kentucky Derby runner-up Exaggerator handed Kentucky Derby and…
Top two Derby finishers set up for rematch in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico
By Liane Crossley NKyTribune correspondent When undefeated Nyquist sailed to victory in the Kentucky Derby on May 7, he conjured…
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,…
Billy Reed: Dilapidated Pimlico likely to see Nyquist capture second leg of racing’s Triple Crown
As we begin contemplating the second jewel of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown, your first question probably is, “What is a…
Keith Taylor: Nyquist braces for next step in racing career, moves on to Pimlico after Derby victory
LOUISVILLE — Nyquist is preparing for the next step in his racing career. The Kentucky Derby winner departed Churchill Downs…
Billy Reed: Somehow undefeated Nyquist didn’t generate much respect prior to Derby win
LOUISVILLE – It’s doubtful that Nyquist’s victory in the 142nd Kentucky Derby will make anybody jump off the Sherman-Minton Bridge….
Kentucky Derby: Nyquist holds off Exaggerator and Gun Runner to capture 142nd Run for the Roses
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Nyquist has never lost a race in his career. Now, the Kentucky…
Billy Reed: When chasing Kentucky Derby immortality, it’s best not to upset the racing gods
LOUISVILLE – At some point this afternoon, there will be a subtle change of emphasis at venerable Churchill Downs in…
Keith Taylor: Veteran ‘hard boot’ Mike Cameron says speed, stamina keys to winning Kentucky Derby
Nothing gets Mike Cameron more excited than horse racing and it doesn’t get any better than the Kentucky Derby. “I…
Billy Reed: The jury’s still out over the impact of ‘Pharoah Effect’ on the racing game
A popular topic on the Churchill Downs backstretch this week has been the so-called “Pharoah Effect.” That’s the name that…
Billy Reed: Famous racing colors not the only change for venerable but troubled Calumet Farm
One of the biggest disappointments in my sports writing career is that Calumet Farm never made a comeback. The winner…
Can’t make it to Churchill downs for the Kentucky Derby? Turfway Park has plenty of activities planned
Turfway Park will celebrate the 142nd renewal of the Run for the Roses with its annual Kentucky Derby simulcast and…