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Lawmakers take pulse of KY’s thoroughbred racetracks during committee meeting at Turfway Park

November 30, 2016November 29, 20160

A legislative panel got a snapshot of Kentucky’s horse-racing industry during a meeting Monday at Turfway Park. “I just wanted…

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Kentucky Downs follows live meet with record historical horse racing month; ‘everybody wins’

October 8, 2016October 8, 20160

By Jennie Reis Kentucky Downs Kentucky Downs started September with a record-setting live race meet and concluded with the track’s…

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A Fixture: Kentucky’s oldest horse racing official Smothers shows no signs of slowing down at 90

September 23, 2016September 23, 20160

By Jennie Rees Special to NKyTribune Frank Smothers is the state’s oldest racing official, last week completing yet another meet…

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European-style Kentucky Downs closes record meet with wagering up 34%, on-track handle up 48%

September 16, 20160

Spurred by unprecedented purses for horsemen and a Horseplayers’ Racetrack mantra that resonated with bettors, Kentucky Downs closed its five-date…

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Kentucky Downs starting 25th season — from ant hills to big ante; Ladies Turf goes to post Saturday

September 2, 20160

By Jennie Rees Kentucky Downs When the Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf goes to the post Saturday, Kentucky Downs president Corey…

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Battle over Historical Racing continues; machines in use at Kentucky Downs, planned for Turfway Park

July 28, 20160

Special to the NkyTribune from the Paulick Report Attorneys representing both sides in the debate over historical racing were back…

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UK, Jockeys’ Guild announce three-year study on concussion management protocol for jockeys

June 13, 20160

The University of Kentucky and the Jockeys’ Guild Monday announced a three-year pilot study, supported by a broad cross-section of…

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Turfway Park to seek approval for Instant Wagering machines at Racing Commission meeting Tuesday

December 1, 2015December 2, 20150

By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Turfway Park is poised to gain approval for historical racing machines, but don’t expect…

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State racing commission seeks more regulations on ‘historical race wagering’ despite looming lawsuit

October 12, 20150

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission wants to implement additional regulations on historical racing even though a legal challenge to betting…

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