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…
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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….
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…
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: 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….
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 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 follows live meet with record historical horse racing month; ‘everybody wins’
By Jennie Reis Kentucky Downs Kentucky Downs started September with a record-setting live race meet and concluded with the track’s…
European-style Kentucky Downs closes record meet with wagering up 34%, on-track handle up 48%
Spurred by unprecedented purses for horsemen and a Horseplayers’ Racetrack mantra that resonated with bettors, Kentucky Downs closed its five-date…
Kentucky Downs starting 25th season — from ant hills to big ante; Ladies Turf goes to post Saturday
By Jennie Rees Kentucky Downs When the Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf goes to the post Saturday, Kentucky Downs president Corey…