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Apprentice Bags 3 During River Downs' Opener

Amanda Tamburello, a 33-year-old apprentice rider, rode three winners on River Downs' nine-race opening day card.

 Friday, May 13, 2011

Horses Found Dead at Trainer's Farm

Animal control officials and police are currently looking for a Thoroughbred trainer they suspect has left several horses either dead or neglected in Clermont County near Cincinnati, Ohio.

 Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Delta to Offer Special Flights for Kentucky Derby

Delta Air Lines will offer customers more than 5,900 additional seats between Louisville and its hubs in Atlanta, Cincinnati, and New York in celebration of the 133rd Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). Customers now can book Delta's added Derby flights on delta.com.

 Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Birzer to Appear at Benefit Auction at River Downs

The Gary Birzer Benefit featuring a silent and live auction will take place at River Downs Sept. 4, to help raise funds for the 28-year-old jockey who remains paralyzed from the waist down after a spill July 20, 2004 at Mountaineer Park in Chester, W.Va.

 Wednesday, August 31, 2005

River Downs Opens April 8 with New Surface

River Downs, which will open for its 80th season Friday, has installed a new racing surface on its main track that is expected to better withstand the rigors of live racing during the summer months and require less daily maintenance.

 Thursday, April 07, 2005

Unrest in Cincinnati Could Impact Track's Night Trade

A citywide curfew will force bettors who live in the city to leave River Downs early. Cincinnati is dealing with violence and looting brought on by an April 7 shooting that has triggered racial conflict.

 Thursday, April 12, 2001

Time Change Impacts River Downs

A change in post times to 5:00 p.m. (ET) for Friday through Monday has had a negative effect on River Downs.

 Tuesday, June 27, 2000