CHURCHILL DOWNS NAMES TIM BRYANT DERBY CITY GAMING PRESIDENT & GM AHEAD OF FALL 2018 OPENING

By Kathryn Parrish —- CHURCHILL DOWNS NAMES TIM BRYANT DERBY CITY GAMING PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER AHEAD OF FALL 2018 OPENING Final beam placed at Louisville historical racing machine facility Tim Bryant LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Churchill Downs announced today the hiring of...
Posted On 19 Apr 2018
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Race Selections: Grade II Wood Memorial Stakes

By Rick Francis —- Race 10) 1&1/8th Mile. G2 Wood Memorial S.PRESENTED BY NYRA BETS. Grade II. Purse $750,000 FOR THREE YEAR OLDS Post Time: ( 5:55)/ 4:55/ 3:55/ 2:55 ADVANCED FORECAST: Chance Rain, High 43 Low 33 5) Enticed (McLaughlin/Alvarado); Kentucky Jockey Club...
Posted On 06 Apr 2018
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Keeneland Adjusts Spring Meet Opening Saturday Schedule In Preparation for Race-Day Afternoon

By Amy Gregory —- Keeneland Adjusts Spring Meet Opening Saturday Schedule In Preparation for Race-Day Afternoon LEXINGTON, KY (April 5, 2018) – Due to the threat of inclement weather, Keeneland is adjusting the morning schedule for its Spring Meet opening Saturday, April 7,...
Posted On 06 Apr 2018
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‘WE’LL RUN HERE,’ SAYS BAFFERT AS TOP PROSPECT JUSTIFY IS COMMITTED TO SATURDAY’S GI SANTA ANITA DERBY

By Mike Willman —- ‘WE’LL RUN HERE,’ SAYS BAFFERT AS TOP PROSPECT JUSTIFY IS COMMITTED TO SATURDAY’S GRADE I, $1 MILLION SANTA ANITA DERBY BUDDING SUPERSTAR SET TO TAKE ON BOLT D’ORO & OTHERS AT 1 1/8 MILES IN THIRD START ARCADIA, Calif. (April 2, 2018)—Bob Baffert,...
Posted On 03 Apr 2018
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Fair Grounds: Black Gold Carryover Reaches $118,980 Into Closing Day With A Mandatory Payout

By Ryan Martin —- BLACK GOLD CARRYOVER REACHES $118,980 INTO CLOSING DAY WITH A MANDATORY PAYOUT NEW ORLEANS (March 30, 2018) – A pair of lofty carryover pools on wagers with mandatory closing day payouts will wet the appetite of horseplayers nationwide at Fair Grounds Race...
Posted On 30 Mar 2018
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TOP DERBY PROSPECTS BOLT D’ORO & MCKINZIE EACH WORK IN PREPARATION FOR REMATCH IN GI SANTA ANITA DERBY

By Mike Willman —- TOP DERBY PROSPECTS BOLT D’ORO & MCKINZIE EACH WORK IN PREPARATION FOR REMATCH IN GRADE I, $1 MILLION SANTA ANITA DERBY ON APRIL 7; ‘BOLT’ GOES HALF MILE IN 47 FLAT, WHILE MCKINZIE GOES FIVE FURLONGS IN 59.40 SANTA ANITA DERBY WINNER TO GET 100...
Posted On 27 Mar 2018
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FASHION & FOOD EXPERIENCE TO COMPLEMENT HIGH-CLASS LOUISIANA DERBY DAY RACING AT FAIR GROUNDS

Mark Connor —- NEW ORLEANS (Thursday, March 22, 2018) – Nearing the culmination of its 146th Thoroughbred racing season, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has set the stage for an amazing day of high-class horse racing and social engagement. A strong field of ten...
Posted On 22 Mar 2018
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Keeneland Announces Online Ticketing for Maker’s Mark Commemorative Bottle Signing

By Amy Gregory —- LEXINGTON, KY (March 20, 2018) – Keeneland officials today announced a new online ticket distribution process for its popular Maker’s Mark commemorative bottle signing, to be held Friday, April 13, at the Keene Barn and Entertainment Center. The new online...
Posted On 20 Mar 2018
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Kentucky Utilities to Sponsor Keeneland’s Grade 3 Transylvania

By Amy Gregory —- LEXINGTON, KY (March 20, 2018) – Keeneland today announced that Lexington-based Kentucky Utilities Company has been named the signature sponsor of the $150,000 Transylvania (G3), to be held opening day of the 2018 Spring Meet, Friday, April 6. “Kentucky...
Posted On 20 Mar 2018
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FAIR GROUNDS: FLORENT GEROUX SCORES FIVE WINS ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON’S CARD

By Ryan Martin —- Florent Geroux Jockey Florent Geroux has a fantastic Friday afternoon with five victories on the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots’ nine-race program. Geroux, 31, made trips to the Fair Grounds winner’s circle with Blazer (Race 1, $4.00), Bourbon...
Posted On 16 Mar 2018
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