Kentucky Horse Racing Commission

Reorganization At Kentucky Commission

On Wednesday, April 27, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin announced 12 new members to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and a revamped commission structure to enhance the focus on one of Kentucky’s sign...

May Joins Kentucky Commission

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has announced that Steve May has been appointed its supervisor of pari-mutuel wagering and compliance.

Chief Vet Replaced In Kentucky

February 19, 2016

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission’s new executive director, Marc Guilfoil, has confirmed that the commission’s chief veterinarian, Dr. Will Farmer, has been dismissed from his duties.

Guilfoil Takes Over In Kentucky

January 26, 2016

Governor Matt Bevin appointed Barren County native Marc A. Guilfoil as executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) Secretary David Dickerson announced today.

Changes Continue At KY Commission

January 25, 2016

News broke over the course of the weekend that John Ward is out as executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

Kentucky Commission Chair Steps Down

December 01, 2015

Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Chairman Robert ‘Bob’ Beck announced today that he will step down from his post effective December 7, 2015.

Red Mile’s 2016 Race Dates Finalized

October 27, 2015

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission met Monday (October 26) and approved a traditional schedule of racing for the Red Mile for 2016.

Keeneland-Red Mile: Simulcast Partners

Keeneland Race Course has filed a request with the state's Horse Racing Commission to move its simulcasting to The Red Mile. There has been no Thoroughbred simulcasting at The Red Mile since the late ...

Commission Passes Lasix Proposal In KY

On Monday, March 23, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission voted 8-4 in favour of allowing racetracks in the state to card races in which participating horses will not be allowed to be given race-day a...

KY Ethics Bill Moves To Full Senate

February 27, 2015

Earlier this week, the Senate State & Local Government Committee in Kentucky passed a bill that calls for members of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to adhere to the state’s executive ethics ...

Multiple Racing/Gaming Bills In KY

February 25, 2015

There are currently a handful of horse racing-related bills in Kentucky that are of interest to those in the industry, and a story by The Courier-Journal gives an overview of each of them.

Asmussen, Blasi Cleared Of Wrongdoing

January 16, 2015

After conducting a ten-month investigation into allegations of equine abuse against prominent U.S. Thoroughbred trainer Steve Asmussen and one of his assistant trainers, Scott Blasi, the Kentucky Hors...