Senator Seeks To Bring Breeders Crown Back To Kentucky March 25, 2024 Kentucky State Senator Damon Thayer hopes an amendment to state legislation could help pave the way for a return of the Breeders Crown to the Bluegrass State.
Kentucky Stakes Program Approved For 2024 December 11, 2023 The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved the recommendations of the Kentucky Sire Stakes Advisory Panel to further expand the Kentucky Sire Stakes and Breed Development Program.
Cumberland Run Wraps Up Inaugural Meet November 08, 2023 Mountains -- or at least part of a foothill -- had to be moved to create Cumberland Run harness track. But once built, the first horse racing meet in southeastern Kentucky went off with few hitches.
Burke Excited For Cumberland Run Opener October 12, 2023 The winningest horse trainer in North American history will be at Cumberland Run on Sunday, Oct. 15 to watch his four horses race.
Kentucky Sports Wagering Licenses Approved August 22, 2023 On Tuesday, Aug. 22, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) voted to approve temporary licenses for sports wagering operators and service providers.
Gov. Beshear Shares Kentucky Sports Betting Update August 17, 2023 With the opening day of sports betting just three weeks away, Gov. Andy Beshear today (Thursday, Aug. 17) provided a timeline of key dates, including that betting will officially start at 10 a.m. EDT ...
Kentucky Applications For Sports Wagering Received August 10, 2023 One month after announcing that sports wagering will open in Kentucky on Sept. 7 at retail locations and on Sept. 28 for mobile applications, Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update on Thursday, Aug. 10 on l...
Caesars Partners With KY Tracks For Sports Betting Launch May 16, 2023 Legalized sports wagering is coming to Kentucky and Caesars Sportsbook, the sports wagering platform for Caesars Entertainment, Inc., announced on Tuesday, May 16 agreements with Red Mile Gaming & Rac...
Oak Grove Meet Off To A Stellar Start May 31, 2022 Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and & Hotel’s inaugural spring/summer meet is off to an incredible start with average daily purses of more than $100,000 for the first 10 days of overnight racing. As part of...
Increase In KYSS Nominated Mares January 12, 2022 New enhancements to the Kentucky Sire Stakes program continue to drive growth in the number of mares moving to the Commonwealth and nominated to the program.
Failed Track Deal Could Hurt KY County January 26, 2017 It has been reported that Floyd County officials in Kentucky are worried that a failed deal between Thunder Ridge Raceway owners Appalachian Racing Inc. and Keeneland could bankrupt the county.
KY Committee Passes Tax-Break Bill February 11, 2016 On Wednesday, February 10 in Kentucky, the House Agriculture and Small Business Committee voted in favour of a piece of legislation that calls for taxes on agricultural items related to the horse raci...
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.