T and E Racing’s Possiblemente secured his second Graded stakes conquest this season in Saturday’s Grade 2, $1.75 million Light And Wonder Turf Sprint going six furlongs at Kentucky Downs. In capturing the Light And Wonder Turf Sprint, the first of five Graded events on the first day of the U.S. Open of Turf Championships at Kentucky … Continued
Much was made over one ‘diamond’ in the field for the Grade 2, $2 million AGS Kentucky Turf Cup on Saturday at Kentucky Downs, but at the wire, it was Elite Racing 004’s Tiffany, with love. The lone mare in the field sparkled for a 1 ¾-length victory over defending Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Turf winner … Continued
Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse will be represented by stakes-placed Braums Run, and Graded stakes-placed Vissino in a field of 12 assembled for Saturday’s ninth running of the $750,000 Keeneland Sales Juvenile Sprint going 6 ½ furlongs. The Keeneland Sales Juvenile Sprint is one of three stakes races carded for Opening Day’s program, which also features the … Continued
FRANKLIN, Ky. (Monday, Sept. 8, 2025) —Matt Miller is your 2025 King of the Turf and National Turf Handicapper of the Year. Most importantly to him, he gets to wear The Belt. Chicagoland’s Miller won Kentucky Downs’ King of the Turf Handicapping Challenge presented by Race Lens with a final live bankroll of $12,154.90, beating … Continued
FRANKLIN, Ky. (Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025) — For the third consecutive year, Kentucky Senator Bourbon has been named as the Bourbon of the Day sponsor on September 7th at the iconic Kentucky Downs, one of America’s most exclusive and prestigious Thoroughbred racing venues. Known for its age-stated, small-batch character and deep Kentucky roots, Kentucky Senator … Continued
FRANKLIN, Ky. (Friday, Aug. 29, 2025) – His lengthy vacation over, Howard Wolowitz is back at Kentucky Downs in search of another big-money score. Last year, the Gold Square colt won the G1 Franklin-Simpson for 3-year-olds by one length. He is trying another $2 million race Saturday, the G2 The Mint Kentucky Turf Sprint. He … Continued
By Jennie Rees Space Mountain, third in the 2019 Tapit Stakes, is back at Kentucky Downs. Not as a racehorse, having retired two years ago after 56 starts, 10 wins and $441,227 in earnings. Rather, the 11-year-old Space Mountain is outrider Trey Miller’s faithful pony, working double shifts during both morning training (every day) and … Continued
LOUISVILLE’s ESPN 680/105.7 KY Downs Preview Show 9-11Am CT Thursday Louie Rabaut is hosting the third annual Kentucky Downs Preview show on Louisville’s ESPN 680/105.7 Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. CENTRAL. The show broadcasts live from the Blind Squirrel restaurant and sports bar in Middletown in eastern Jefferson County. … Continued
FRANKLIN, Ky.(Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024) — The inaugural FanDuel TV U.S. Open Turf Championships will play out at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 7, featuring six graded stakes on grass offering $2 million apiece for Kentucky-breds. Five of those winners could have their entry fees paid to the corresponding event at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships … Continued
FRANKLIN, Ky. –– Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and storyteller Billy Dean brings his wide-ranging country-music repertoire to the Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs on Friday, Feb. 16. Dean grew up in the small town of Quincy, Fla., starting his music career by singing in his dad’s band, The Country Rocks. His first big break came … Continued
