Study in contrasts: Racing, breeding shine in Kentucky as sport dims across America
By Tim Sullivan Kentucky Lantern Beyond Kentucky’s borders, horse racing is a sport in steep decline. Within the Commonwealth, however,…
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Kentucky Downs lands 13 horses in Breeders’ Cup — ‘a testament to the quality of the racing’
By Jennie Rees Kentucky Downs Thirteen horses who competed at the FanDuel Meet at Kentucky Downs are entered in the…
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…
Calumet Turf Cup designated Kentucky Downs’ second Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ event
Kentucky Downs has been awarded its second Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series stakes for the 2021 race meet in early September….
Dale Romans: Historical horse racing is a game-changer that is good for Kentucky
As a second-generation horse trainer and Kentuckian, my entire life has been spent in Thoroughbred racing. I’ve seen Kentucky racing…
Kentucky Downs turf course gets first major renovation since 1990; will be ‘spectacular’ for 2021
Kentucky Downs — whose unique all-grass meet in September offers among the highest purses in the world — recently completed…
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…
Kentucky Downs enjoys another record-breaking meet with total betting at $59,828,444 on 62 races
By Jennie Rees and Dick Downey Kentucky Downs Even before Saffie Joseph won Wednesday’s eighth race with Sugar Fix on…
Maker takes it easy on Kentucky Downs’ opening day, enters ‘only’ 10 horses; Parlor, Hemree in Tourist Mile
Trainer Mike Maker told his barn crew to enjoy an easy day Monday when the RUNHAPPY Meet at Kentucky Downs…
Kentucky Downs enables owners to donate to Grayson Foundation, PDJF through horsemen’s accounts
Owners racing horses at Kentucky Downs compete for some of the most lucrative purses in the world, and the track…
Richard Nelson: Kentucky Supreme Court hears oral arguments on instant racing legality — should say no
The Kentucky Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the legality of instant racing devices last week. Proponents argue they’re simply…
Kentucky Downs’ live meet in September to include $12 million in purses, 16 stakes over six days
With the addition of a sixth day of racing, Kentucky Downs’ 2020 live meet in September will offer about $12…
NBC’s voice of Triple Crown, Larry Collmus, joins Kentucky Downs’ all-star announcing team
World-renowned race announcers Michael Wrona and Larry Collmus will share those duties at the one-of-a-kind Kentucky track. Kentucky Downs’ six-date…
Kentucky Downs to embark on major construction, renovation, adding more gaming, entertainment
By Jennie Rees Kentucky Downs FRANKLIN – With preliminary approval from the Franklin-Simpson Planning and Zoning Commission, Kentucky Downs this…
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…
Briefs: Mandapakala appointed, CPR at Fort Wright, new Secretaries, Ky Downs owners
Chaitanya Mandapakala of Park Hills, a physician, has been appointed as a member of the Board of Respiratory Care by…
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….
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…
Kentucky Downs pays out record $8.6 million purses, made possible by the track’s electronic games
Kentucky Downs paid out a record $8,619,000 in purses and Kentucky-bred purse supplements at its meet that concluded Thursday. The…
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…
Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approves transferring $1.65 million in purses to Ellis Park
A Kentucky Horse Racing Commission advisory committee on Tuesday approved transferring $300,000 in state-bred purse supplements from Kentucky Downs to…
Kentucky Downs’ Turf Sprint, Ladies Turf among only eight new Grade III stakes in U.S., Canada
Kentucky Downs’ racing program reached another echelon with Friday’s announcement that two more of its stakes races have achieved graded…
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