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How a Decision Three Decades Ago Is Pushing Japan Toward a Kentucky Derby Win

Strategic breeding starting with an American stallion and international investment have positioned Japan as a formidable force in horse racing.

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Keeneland traveling exhibit honoring African American workers showcased in Frankfort

“The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers” showcases photos, art and video interviews of around 100 Black jockeys, trainers and owners from the early 19th century to modern times. It was previously on display in the Keeneland library throughout 2023.

WEKU

Keeneland puts out the call for spring meet workers

The horses will head to the post in the 88th year of racing at Keeneland a month from this Friday. The call is going out for workers to fill a variety of positions at the historic track in Lexington.

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Keeneland makes contribution toward equine injury detection effort

Keeneland is committing $100,000 over four years to further research into equine injury detection. Part of the emphasis lies in the comparison of medical technologies.

WEKU

Lexington Council moves along incentives for soccer and horse racing interests

The Lexington City Council has given the first reading for one-million-dollar incentives for two high-profile projects in Fayette County. Both relate to sporting activities.

WEKU

Keeneland to undergo major renovations starting early next year

That includes the construction of a new building next to the track’s paddock to allow for expanded seating and viewing. Amenities like dining, bars and a panoramic rooftop will also be added.

WEKU

John Clay: Gaming halls with HHR machines are booming in Kentucky. Now comes sports gambling.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — It’s a good crowd for a weeknight on a recent Monday evening at Red Mile. I signed up for the Red Mile rewards club, got my player’s card and with a spin of the promotion wheel landed on $100 in free bets. After spending $9 on a…

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Well known gambling firm hooks up with Keeneland and the Red Mile

Legalized sports wagering is anticipated to be available this year in Kentucky. Another part of the sports betting puzzle has been announced.

WEKU

Keeneland wagering development official offers Derby betting advice

The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled to go off just before 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening. But, before that, there will be a lot of reviewing of previous race results and then bets made

WEKU

Keeneland President talks sales and racing in pre-Derby talk to Lexington Rotary Club

The Thursday before the Kentucky Derby means one thing at the Lexington Rotary Club meeting. It’s a time when the head of Keeneland speaks about past and future horse industry items.

WEKU

Keeneland sets new all-betting outlets record

Keeneland officials said the just-concluded spring meet generated a record $224 million at all betting outlets.

WEKU

As 149th Derby nears, Kentucky prepares for sports betting

A recently signed bill by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will allow Kentucky’s horse racing tracks to be licensed as sports betting facilities, which proponents and the industry hope will bring a new demographic of bettors to its track

The Independent UK

Brick and mortar sports wagering in Lexington still to be decided

Sports wagering is now in the books in Kentucky. The Kentucky Racing Commission has six months to set up the regulatory framework.

WEKU

John Clay: Five questions to be answered in Saturday’s Grade 1 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Keeneland’s Grade 1 Kentucky Derby prep race hits the dirt on Saturday when 11 colts head to the post for the $1 million Blue Grass Stakes.

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Flightline wows, Baffert winless in an extraordinary Breeders’ Cup weekend at Keeneland

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Highlights from this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland:

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Can anybody beat Flightline? Best bets for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Will this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup Classic serve as the crowning moment for a horse that will go down in the history books, or will it be the setting for a major upset?

WEKU

Safety and integrity measures stressed ahead of Keeneland's third Breeders' Cup

This weekend’s world championships of Thoroughbred racing in Lexington will include new technology to enhance safety and integrity. A briefing Wednesday at Keeneland focused on measures pertaining to anti-doping testing to track safety

Los Angeles Times

Breeders' Cup Classic will determine Flightline's place in racing history

A horse named Flightline might be the most dominant competitor currently in any sport. Of course, because it's horse racing, the average sports fan likely has no idea who he is and what his mark on sports history might be. The name recognition might get a little bump Saturday when…

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Keeneland hosting the annual fall meet and then the World Championship Breeders' Cup

There’s a little extra excitement surrounding the start of Keeneland’s fall racing meet Friday.

Tribune News Service

Here’s who owns every 2022 Kentucky Derby horse and the road they took to Churchill Downs

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Just getting a contender into the 20-horse Kentucky Derby field is a tall order, much less winning the race.

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