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KY Horse Industry Cites Chamber's Support

KY Horse Industry Cites Chamber's Support

Representatives of Kentucky's horse industry said a strong endorsement of a constitutional amendment on expanded gambling by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Feb. 9 indicates broad support for a statewide vote on the issue.

 4 days ago
Kentucky 'Instant Racing' Ruling Appealed

Kentucky 'Instant Racing' Ruling Appealed

As expected, the Family Foundation of Kentucky has appealed a circuit court ruling that wagering on previously-run races via electronic devices is legal in the state.

 Friday, January 21, 2011

Ky. Governor's Deputy Named to Keeneland Post

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear announced Aug. 26 that deputy chief of staff Vince Gabbert will leave the administration in October to join venerable racetrack and sales company, Keeneland.

 Wednesday, August 26, 2009

KY Commission Endorses Governor's VLT Plan

Citing threats to the state's racing and breeding industries from other states in which alternative gaming boosts purses and breeding programs, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission June 9 unanimously endorsed a plan for video lottery terminals at racetracks that was unveiled earlier in the day by Gov. Steve Beshear.

 Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Pro-Casino Beshear Speaks at Horse Industry Fundraiser

Pro-Casino Beshear Speaks at Horse Industry Fundraiser

Kentucky Democratic gubernatorial candidate Steve Beshear, speaking before an enthusiastic group of horse owners and breeders Sept. 6, said he will not only work to get a casino measure passed by the state legislature but should that happen, will travel the state to promote passage of the measure.

 Friday, September 07, 2007

KEEP Announces Endorsement in Gubernatorial Race

The Kentucky Equine Education Project's board of directors announced June 25 its endorsement of the Steve Beshear-Daniel Mongiardo ticket in the 2007 Kentucky gubernatorial campaign.

 Monday, June 25, 2007