Kentucky

Irad Ortiz Jr., the five-time Eclipse Award winner as well as North America's top jockey in races won every year since 2017, has moved his tack from New York to Kentucky for the fall.

In a Sept. 11 release the University of Kentucky said it had followed through on plans to terminate the employment of Scott Stanley, the former head of the Equine Analytical Chemistry Lab that provided drug testing for Thoroughbred racing.

The Iroquois Stakes (G3) awards qualifying points to the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1).

The official Road to the Kentucky Derby will begin Sept. 13 at the home of America's greatest race as Churchill Downs stages the 44th running of the $300,000 Iroquois Stakes (G3) for 2-year-olds at one mile.

The Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association teamed with Kentucky Downs to present $100,000 checks apiece to three industry non-profit organizations during the Sept. 6 showcase card.

The story is familiar: trainer Mike Maker heads to Kentucky Downs with a turf marathoner, one more than likely that he claimed, and walks away with a victory in the Kentucky Turf Cup Invitational Stakes (G2T).

The University Press of Kentucky is proud to announce the launch of a new book series, Racing Royalty, dedicated to honoring the equine stars of Thoroughbred racing.

After winning last year's edition, Whisper Hill Farm homebred Grand Sonata is back to defend his title in the $2.5 million Kentucky Turf Cup Invitational Stakes (G2T) Sept. 6 at Kentucky Downs.

Management at Kentucky Downs plans to review the performance of its new timing system after errors were detected in the times for the graded stakes on its Aug. 30 card.

Pharoah's Wine could add to a family tradition Sept. 4 when she runs in the $500,000 One Dreamer Stakes at Kentucky Downs.