Kentucky

As the meet opens Aug. 28, Kentucky Downs will be using a new timing mechanism born from a strategic partnership between McLloyd-and StrideSAFE.

Far from the quaint countryside track of 15 years ago, Kentucky Downs in Franklin is preparing for its most lucrative and competitive meet yet, one that offers a record $41.7 million in purses over a seven-day period and features 18…

Kentucky Downs kicks off its seven-day all-turf meet Aug. 28 with the $500,000 Tapit Stakes, which is among the races during the meet that will be able to accommodate 14 starters as a result of a new starting gate at…