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Kentucky Oaks starter Kathleen O. making dreams come true for 84-year-old owner Pat Kearney

May 6, 2022May 6, 20220

By Jessie Oswald NKyTribune contributor What do you do when you’re 84 years old, already have a little money set…

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Audubon Oaks becomes Kentucky Oaks points race, joins Ellis Park Derby on road to Churchill classics

June 18, 2020June 17, 20200

Ellis Park not only has the $200,000 Ellis Park Derby as a qualifying race for the rescheduled Sept. 5 Kentucky…

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Turfway Park, Woodbine Entertainment join forces for All-Weather Winners Challenge series

December 21, 2019December 20, 20190

Turfway Park and Woodbine Entertainment have teamed up to create the series, with winners of designated stakes at each track…

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Churchill Downs announces plans for $300 million renovation project set to begin in December

October 31, 2019October 30, 20190

Churchill Downs Racetrack on Wednesday announced a number of major capital investments to offer a variety of new VIP guest…

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‘Kidney’ husband returns to Churchill downs with wife on KY Oaks day to celebrate their good fortune

May 7, 2019May 7, 20190

By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor When Shaun McCarthy came to the Kentucky Oaks by himself last year from his…

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Serengeti Empress wins 145th Longines Kentucky Oaks before large crowd at Churchill Downs

May 4, 2019May 4, 20190

By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor LOUISVILLE, KY — Joel Politi’s Serengeti Empress grabbed the advantage out of the gate…

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Turfway Park offering an all-day party on Saturday for Derby Day — wagering, concert, Party in the Paddock

May 1, 2019April 30, 20190

The greatest two minutes in sports is an all-day party at Turfway Park on Saturday, May 4. The Northern Kentucky…

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Vekoma punches KY Derby ticket with Blue Grass win, Somelikeithotbrown just short on points

April 7, 2019April 7, 20190

By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Never before had Keeneland seen such a large crowd on the opening Saturday of…

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Somelikeithotbrown takes Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway; Naughty Joker captures Bourbonette

March 10, 2019March 10, 20190

NKyTribune staff and Turfway Park Somelikeithotbrown set a brisk pace and then turned the corner into a 20 mph headwind…

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Turfway Park offers early-bird pricing on Jeff Ruby Steaks VIP tent tickets; buy now and save

December 20, 2018December 18, 20180

Turfway Park is giving race fans a jump on purchasing tickets to Northern Kentucky’s premier sporting event, The Jeff Ruby…

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Maine husband’s long shot play on Kentucky Oaks Day pays off with kidney donation for his wife

November 15, 2018November 14, 20180

By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Shaun McCarthy was running out of options, and time. Stacey McCarthy, Shaun’s wife, was…

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Kentucky Oaks Day includes great racing, a disputed finish in the feature and some perspective

May 5, 2018May 5, 20180

By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The 144th Grade I Kentucky Oaks was a thrilling renewal of the classic race…

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Turfway Park reaccredited by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance; designation entails extensive evaluation

March 17, 2018March 16, 20180

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Turfway Park has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance….

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Turfway Park hosts traditional Kentucky Derby Party in the Paddock, but with a few new twists

April 28, 2017April 28, 20170

The greatest two minutes in sports includes an all-day party at Turfway Park, which will host its annual Kentucky Derby…

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Purely a Dream captures Bourbonette Oaks, Montu takes Rushaway Stakes on Spiral undercard

March 26, 2017March 26, 20170

Purely a Dream sat comfortably outside and off the pace in the $100,000 Grade 3 Bourbonette Oaks at Turfway Park…

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Trainers look at the JACK Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes as a springboard to the Kentucky Derby

March 25, 2017March 24, 20170

A strong runner-up finish in the Colts and Geldings Division of the OBS Championship Stakes at Ocala Training Center in…

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Grade 3 Bourbonette Oaks at Turfway Park comes up full; spot in Kentucky Oaks on the line Saturday

March 24, 2017March 24, 20170

The Grade 3 $100,000 Bourbonette Oaks has come up full for Saturday’s 35th running at Turfway Park. For 3-year-old fillies…

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Turfway Park gearing up for JACK Cincinnati Casino Spiral Stakes March 25; spring party fits all budgets

March 10, 2017March 10, 20170

With $500,000 and a spot in the Kentucky Derby field on the line, plans are in full swing for the…

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Delphinia takes step toward the Kentucky Oaks with win in Cincinnati Trophy Stakes at Turfway Park

February 5, 2017February 4, 20170

Delphinia scored her first black type victory in impressive fashion Saturday, drawing away decisively to finish seven lengths the best…

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Can’t make it to Churchill downs for the Kentucky Derby? Turfway Park has plenty of activities planned

May 4, 2016May 4, 20160

Turfway Park will celebrate the 142nd renewal of the Run for the Roses with its annual Kentucky Derby simulcast and…

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Horseshoe Casino Spiral Stakes winner Oscar Nominated likely to be Kentucky Derby supplemented

April 3, 2016April 3, 20160

By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor High winds forced a change of plans for many fans on Spiral Stakes day…

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Few Changes in Turfway’s Spiral Stakes and Bourbonette Oaks; post position draw is today

March 30, 2016March 30, 20160

Turfway Park stakes coordinator Randy Wehrman noted little change Tuesday morning to the list of horses likely to enter the…

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