Kentucky Trainers Eligible for New Workers' Comp Policy
Hundreds of Kentucky HBPA-member trainers are now eligible to sign up for a workers' compensation policy that covers their stable employees at a possible substantial savings.
Picks for a Trio of Saturday Kentucky Derby Preps
Strong fields have turned out for the American Pharoah Stakes (G1), Breeders' Futurity (G1), and Champagne Stakes (G1), a trio of Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifiers taking place Oct. 4.
TAA Receives Funding from Commonwealth of Kentucky
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has received $250,000 of annual funding from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The funding will go directly to accredited aftercare facilities in Kentucky.
Kentucky Downs Riches Draw European Buyer to Keeneland
Jamie Insole was a man on a mission at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, with the Urloxhey Stables joint-trainer featuring among the buyers at the Kentucky bonanza via a daughter of sire-on-fire Justify.
Ortiz Jr. Shifts Base to Kentucky This Fall
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.
University of Kentucky Fires Former Lab Director
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.
Sizing Up Initial Points Race for 2026 Kentucky Derby
The Iroquois Stakes (G3) awards qualifying points to the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Road to the Kentucky Derby Schedule Released
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.
Kentucky Downs, KY HBPA Donate $300K to Non-Profits
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.
Six for Maker: Ole Crazy Bone Takes Kentucky Turf Cup
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).