Large purses, new faces expected as Turfway Park readies for Holiday Meet beginning November 29
Winter racing is approaching in the Bluegrass State and some of the country’s top owners, trainers and jockeys will compete…
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Governor provides update on sports wagering in advance of statewide mobile launch September 28
Two weeks after opening in-person sports wagering and one week prior to the launch of mobile wagering, Gov. Andy Beshear…
Kentucky Horse Racing Commission names safety steward to monitor all racetracks and training centers
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has named Beth Bungert to the role of safety steward, a position created in…
Kyians start pre-registering for online sports wagering apps; in-person betting begins Sept. 7
By McKenna Horsley The Kentucky Lantern Kentuckians began pre-registering for online sports wagering apps Monday as part of the state’s…
KY Horse Racing Commission awards licenses for sports, online betting; wagering starts Sept. 28
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) voted Tuesday to approve temporary licenses for sports wagering operators and service providers. A…
KHRC adopts emergency administrative regulations allowing sports betting in KY beginning September 7
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday joined the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and lawmakers to announce Kentuckians can make their first-ever…
KHRC approves additional purse money for quarter horses through breeding, racing development fund
Recently proposed changes to the Kentucky Quarter Horse, Paint Horse, Appaloosa and Arabian (KQHPAA) Development Fund expects to attract additional…
Beshear names Jamie Eads executive director of Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
After serving as interim executive director for six months, Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed Jamie Eads as the executive director…
KHRC awards final racing license to Revolutionary Racing for new quarter horse track in Ashland
Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) on Tuesday awarded its ninth and final license to a new facility with plans to…
Marc Guilfoil leaving state racing commission to join federal Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A long-time official with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is leaving his post to join…
Horse Racing Commission upholds Bob Baffert suspension on Derby-disqualified Medina Spirit
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Friday unanimously upheld the suspension and fine of thoroughbred…
Emergency regulations for historical racing on hold; KHRC must consider Family Foundation complaint
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Action on Tuesday by a legislative committee on emergency administrative regulations proposed by the Kentucky…
KY Supreme Court says no rehearing on historical horse racing: not pari-mutuel wagering and is illegal
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court has denied a motion for a rehearing on their decision issued…
Ky. Supreme Court rules historical horse racing isn’t pari-mutuel wagering, illegal under current law
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court issued an opinion Thursday where they unanimously agreed that historical horse…
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…
Racing Commission approves Keeneland’s request to conduct spectator-free racing five days in July
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission’s Race Dates Committee on Wednesday approved Keeneland’s request to conduct…
Kentucky breeders receive $14.3 million through Thoroughbred Breeders’ Incentive Fund
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has announced the release of the 2019 Kentucky Thoroughbred Breeders’ Incentive Funds (KBIF), totaling…
KHRC unanimously approves CDI request to purchase Turfway Park; details, renderings revealed
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) Tuesday unanimously approved a Change of Control Request…
CDI to buy Turfway Park for $46M, will build $150M state-of-the art facility onsite; officials weigh in
*This story has been updated NKyTribune staff Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that, through…
Churchill Downs applies to bring $200M New Latonia Racing & Gaming thoroughbred facility to NKY
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Churchill Downs has announced plans to build a $200 million New Latonia Racing and…
New buyers of Henderson’s Ellis Park Racetrack plan historical racing games and $55m investment
Ellis Entertainment, LLC (Ellis), a subsidiary of Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, confirmed the purchase of…
Stuart Sanders: Controversy over Kentucky Derby finish continues, but at least there wasn’t a brawl
While this year’s Kentucky Derby lasted about two minutes, controversy surrounding the race is far from being over. Stewards at…
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