Kentucky Horse Racing

Churchill Downs Set To Resume Live Racing In September

A spike in horse deaths sent Churchill Downs' horse races to Ellis Park. But they are returning to Louisville with new safety measures.

Churchill Downs Testing New Technology To Reduce Horse Deaths

New technology could answer recent concerns over animal safety at Kentucky’s most popular horse racing track, Churchill Downs. The Kentucky horse racing giant is testing a sensor that could predict a fatal injury before it happens. If successful, it could greatly improve horse safety during races. The issue recently plagued Chruchill Downs Inc., Kentucky’s largest […]

In Wake Of Horse Deaths, Kentucky Hiring Horse Racing Safety Steward

In the wake of 12 horse deaths at Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is hiring a Safety Steward for the sport in KY.

New Team Horse Racing League Kicks Off In Kentucky This Fall

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

Kentucky’s Ellis Park Racetrack Will Have $14M In Summer Meet Purses

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