Kentucky Racing

KY Racino Expansion Discussed

January 16, 2014

On Wednesday, January 15, legislators in Kentucky discussed a bill that calls for a constitutional amendment which could ultimately lead to casino expansion at state racetracks.

2014 KY Dates Contingent On Ruling

October 08, 2013

According to a report by the Lexington Herald-Leader, officials with the Red Mile have applied for roughly the same amount of 2014 race dates that the track has this year, but some of the 2014 dates h...

Impact Of Kentucky's Equine Industry

September 16, 2013

The 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey has determined that last year the equine industry in the state generated more than 40,000 jobs and accounted for a total economic of just under $3-billion.

Comparing Kentucky To Ontario

"I have trainers and owners say to me all the time, 'Governor, I'm sorry but I'm pulled my horses up to West Virginia last weekend and ran in those races up there at that track because the purses were...

Gov. Beshear Signs KYSS Eligibility Bill

It has been reported that Senate Bill 110 in Kentucky, which is legislation that will support the state's standardbred breeding industry, was signed last week by Governor Steve Beshear.

Keeneland Buying Harness Track

February 17, 2013

Reports out of Kentucky indicate that paperwork is pending with the state's racing commission regarding the sale of a harness track to thoroughbred racing and sales company Keeneland.

KY Changing Sires Stakes Eligibility?

February 08, 2013

Kentucky Senator Damon Thayer introduced legislation on Thursday that could allow offspring of stallions not standing in Kentucky to race in the state's Sires Stakes program.

$2-Million In Breeders Funds For KYSS

February 20, 2012

On Monday, February 20, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced that the Kentucky Breeders' Incentive Funds are distributing more than $12.8 million in awards

Kentucky Date Requests Drop 25%

October 27, 2009

Four of Kentucky’s five thoroughbred tracks have requested 25 per cent fewer racing dates for 2010

Kentucky Heads Continue Push For Slots

Kentucky's six leading tracks and the largest thoroughbred horsemen's association were represented in a press conference at Churchill Downs on Wednesday to garner support for House Speaker Greg Stumbo...

Vets Fined, Suspended

October 23, 2008

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission this afternoon announced that veterinarians Rick Rothfuss and Rick Mather of Columbus, Ohio each have been fined $10,000 and have drawn six-month suspensions as a

Strict Whipping Rules In Kentucky?

September 16, 2008

Yesterday in Kentucky, a safety and welfare committee voted in favour of recommending regulatory changes to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. The changes would see the banning of one-handed whippi...