Two businesses in Latonia are honoring the heritage of the historic Latonia Race Track by holding events this weekend, including a Derby watch party, screenings of documentaries about Kentucky horse racing, mocktails and contests for the best dressed man and lady’s hat.
Tag: horse racing
Posted inOpinion
Op-ed: Horse racing is not just another sport
Written by Patrick Battuello, and I am the founder/president of Horseracing Wrongs, the nation’s preeminent anti-racing organization. Through the force of brilliant marketing, we Americans are conditioned from birth to view horseracing as just another sport – indeed, “The Sport of Kings.” And there is no better manifestation of this than “The Run for the […]
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Sports betting bill clears House, heads to Senate
A bill that would legalize sports wagering in Kentucky passed the House Monday evening and now heads to the Senate, where it’s expected to face a tougher fight. Rep. Michael Meredith (R-Oakland) said that sports wagering is something the legislature has been considering for around four years — Northern Kentucky Rep. Adam Koenig formerly carried […]
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Take a look at the new Turfway Park
Turfway Park Racing and Gaming is days away from reopening after a $145 million renovation. On Tuesday, the newly renovated facility was briefly opened for a preview for local media. Turfway’s betting and gaming facility will open to the public on Sept. 1, though other portions of the horse track are still under construction. The […]
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Hopes dim for legal sports betting in Kentucky
With Friday marking the last day for a full session, little time and optimism are left for legalized sports betting in Kentucky. Local Rep. Adam Koenig’s (R-Erlanger) bill, House Bill 606, aims to legalize and regulate sports wagering, online poker, and regulate daily fantasy sports. It would also create a 9.75% tax on the adjusted […]
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Newport Racing and Gaming to Open October 2
A rendering of the new Newport Racing and Gaming venue, which is under construction at the Newport Shopping Center. It is set to open on Friday, October 2. By Robin Gee A new venue in Newport featuring historical racing machines, a racing simulcast area and a bar will open its doors to the public […]
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Churchill Downs Shares Details on Historical Horse Racing Facility in Newport
Rendering of planned Newport Extension project, a simulcast and historical horse racing facility coming to Newport Shopping Plaza. Target timeline is the fourth quarter of this year. by Robin Gee The planned historical horse racing (HHR) facility coming to Newport Shopping Center was approved by the Churchill Downs Inc (CDI) Board of Directors in mid-April. […]
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Take a Virtual Tour of All The Horse Farms in Kentucky
You may not be able to go to Keeneland this weekend…but you can still check out some horses with these virtual tours. By Jessie Eden If you’re mourning the loss of a chance to go to Keeneland this weekend for the April Meet, you are not alone! So many Kentuckians look forward to this special […]
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Kentucky Derby Expert Picks (PODCAST)
Download this episode (right click and save) Horse racing handicapper, Corbin Blumberg, joins FTM Radio. Corbin has missed only 3 Keeneland days this meet and started tracking these Derby horses in Sept 2015. He’s seen half the Derby field run in person. Corbin’s website: CBHRacing On this podcast: – The best statistic to look for in your […]