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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…

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…

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…

September 16, 20160

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

September 2, 20160

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

July 28, 20160

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

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…

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…

October 12, 20150

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