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Irad Ortiz, Smith to ride at Kentucky Downs for first time; NY, CA jockeys swarming to all-turf meet

POSTED: August 27, 2020

FRANKLIN, Ky. (Thursday, July 27, 2020) — Kentucky Downs’ deep jockey colony is getting even deeper for the six-date run of all-grass racing that offers among...

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Tobys Heart doesn’t skip a beat in Bolton Landing win at Saratoga

POSTED: August 20, 2020

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Trainer Brian Lynch said last week that he was excited to see if Tobys Heart could build on her impressive debut...

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Morticia, English Affair target Kentucky Downs Preview Day

POSTED: July 16, 2020

With New York making its riders race only at Saratoga, Julien Leparoux has picked up the mount on the classy turf sprinter Morticia in the...

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Ellis Park asks to move back opener to July 2

POSTED: June 12, 2020

Kentucky Downs Preview Day, Ellis Park Derby head meet HENDERSON, Ky. (Friday, June 12, 2020) — If approved by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, live...

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Kentucky Downs Meet: $12 Million, 16 Stakes Over Six Days

POSTED: June 11, 2020

Kentucky Downs meet: $12 million, 16 stakes over six days (Photo: Seven-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Todd Pletcher is shooting for a third straight victory in...

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Kentucky Downs Back in Business Wednesday

POSTED: June 5, 2020

About 513 HHR terminals available for play amid safety protocols FRANKLIN, Ky. (Friday, June 5, 2020) — Kentucky Downs will reopen its Historical Horse Racing gaming...

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Collmus To Join Wrona As Kentucky Downs Announcers

POSTED: June 3, 2020

"I'm thrilled to share mic with Michael,' says voice of Triple Crown" FRANKLIN, Ky. (Tuesday, June 2, 2020) — Kentucky Downs’ six-date live race meet in September...

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What's Up at Kentucky Downs

POSTED: February 14, 2020

Michael Hui called it “almost an out-of-body experience” winning his first Grade 1 stakes as Zulu Alpha kicked off his 7-year-old season Jan. 25 with...

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Butch Lehr is KY Downs' new track superintendent

POSTED: November 26, 2019

Kentucky Downs Press Release FRANKLIN, Ky. (Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019) — Raymond “Butch” Lehr is Kentucky Downs’ new track superintendent, enlisted to oversee the care...

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