Kentucky Horse Racing Archives

Kentucky Downs will host the first stop of the first season of the National Thoroughbred League, a horse racing league with a team concept.

Posted on: May 26, 2023 | | Steve Schult

Ellis Park announced Wednesday it would break records this summer by offering just north of $14 million in purses for its July-August meet.

Posted on: May 24, 2023 | | Matthew Bain

The Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs in Franklin officially opened a new events center on-site for weddings and other large gatherings.

Posted on: May 19, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

The Preakness Stakes isn't known for high-profile upsets. But there have been a handful of shockers in the race's storied history.

Posted on: May 19, 2023 | | Dave Bontempo

PlayKentucky horse betting expert Andrew Champagne tells readers exactly how he's spending $100 on 2023 Preakness Stakes betting.

Posted on: May 18, 2023 | | Andrew Champagne

Turfway Park eclipsed $1.1 million in March horse betting handle, and Kentucky simulcast facilities topped $7.7 million in total handle.

Posted on: May 17, 2023 | | Matthew Bain

Bettors wagered a record $288.7 million on the race, the favorite withdrew, and unfortunately, a few horses died during training.

Posted on: May 8, 2023 | | Andrew Champagne

Horse racing experts and PlayKentucky contributors give their insight into what they want to bet on for this year's Kentucky Derby.

Posted on: May 5, 2023 | | Steve Schult

With over 150K attending the Kentucky Derby, getting tickets isn’t always easy. Here are 5 places to watch the race outside of Churchill Downs

Posted on: May 2, 2023 | | Rashid Mohamed

The 2023 Kentucky Derby is a chance for future KY sportsbooks to gain visibility ahead of launch. Just one was lucky enough to be a sponsor.

Posted on: April 27, 2023 | | Matthew Bain