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Turfway Off-Season Training Plan Progresses

The Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association said Jan. 22 that efforts to keep Turfway Park open as a training center when live racing isn't held are progressing.

 Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Horsemen, Turfway Explore Training Proposal

Horsemen, Turfway Explore Training Proposal

The Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and Turfway Park are working together to determine whether there is enough interest in having the racetrack stay open for summer stabling and training.

 Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Horsemen's Groups Announce Election Results

National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association affiliates in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia have announced results of elections for their boards of directors.

 Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Salix Errors Frustrate Kentucky Horsemen

Kentucky horsemen are losing patience with a new policy that requires regulatory veterinarians to administer furosemide on race day after mistakes have led to horses being scratched on consectutive race days at Churchill.

 Thursday, November 15, 2012
Kentucky Approves Major Schedule Changes

Kentucky Approves Major Schedule Changes

The schedule shifts September racing dates from Turfway Park in Northern Kentucky to Churchill in Louisville. February will offer just four race dates in the state, at Turfway Park.

 Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Solutions Not Readily Available in Kentucky

Solutions Not Readily Available in Kentucky

That Turfway Park is struggling to fill live racing programs for its 16-day meet is no surprise to horsemen, who believe a "perfect storm" developed in September.

 Monday, September 10, 2012

Kentucky HBPA 'Disappointed' With Override

The Kentucky HBPA said Aug. 31 it is "frustrated and extremely disappointed" with the decision by Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear to override a vote by a legislative committee that found new equine medical rules deficient.

 Friday, August 31, 2012
KY Committee Says New Drug Rules 'Deficient'

KY Committee Says New Drug Rules 'Deficient'

A Kentucky legislative subcommittee, in a surprise vote, found regulations governing equine medication "deficient" Aug. 27, just one week before they are scheduled to take effect.

 Monday, August 27, 2012
KY Approves Race-Day Salix Ban; Battle Looms

KY Approves Race-Day Salix Ban; Battle Looms

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, by a 7-5 vote with one abstention June 13, approved an administrative regulation that would ban the use of furosemide on race day in graded and listed stakes over a three-year period.

 Wednesday, June 13, 2012

KY Horsemen Seek Beshear's Help on Medication

The Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association has requested Gov. Steve Beshear not to sign any request to implement on an emergency basis a ban on race-day use of furosemide.

 Friday, April 13, 2012
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.

 Thursday, February 09, 2012

Instant Racing: $19M in Bets in Three Months

Instant Racing at Kentucky Downs produced more than $19.52 million in wagers in its first three months of operation, according to figures from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

 Thursday, December 29, 2011
Kentucky Downs: 'Canary in the Coal Mine'

Kentucky Downs: 'Canary in the Coal Mine'

Amid the uncertainty of reception in the marketplace and a lingering legal challenge, Kentucky Downs officially christened expanded pari-mutuel wagering via Instant Racing machines during an evening reception Aug. 30.

 Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Some Funds Allocated for Possible KY Cup

Some Funds Allocated for Possible KY Cup

A committee has approved use of $100,000 from the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund for several Kentucky Cup races, but it remains to be seen whether the stakes series--at least part of it--will be run.

 Tuesday, July 26, 2011
KY Downs Preparing Instant Racing Application

KY Downs Preparing Instant Racing Application

It appears Kentucky Downs will be the first racetrack in the state to apply to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission for an Instant Racing license.

 Friday, July 01, 2011

Plan to Save Turfway Training Falls Short

An effort by Kentucky horsemen to keep Turfway Park open for off-season training and stabling has failed, meaning the Northern Kentucky track will close its barn area in mid-April.

 Friday, March 18, 2011

KY HBPA Sends Letter in Support of Veitch

The Kentucky HBPA has sent a letter to the chairman of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission in support of senior state steward John Veitch

 Friday, March 18, 2011
Turfway Park, Horsemen at Odds Over Contract

Turfway Park, Horsemen at Odds Over Contract

For the first time in several years, horsemen and management at Turfway Park are at odds over terms of a contract that would be in effect for the holiday meet that begins Dec. 2 and runs through Dec. 31.

 Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Bright Spot Can't Hide Reality in Kentucky

Bright Spot Can't Hide Reality in Kentucky

A positive day for horse racing at Turfway Park couldn't hide the fact the track's product, and the Kentucky horse racing and breeding industry in general, are suffering.

 Monday, October 04, 2010
KY Horsemen, Track Reach Out to Public

KY Horsemen, Track Reach Out to Public

The Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association is teaming up with Turfway Park Oct. 2 for an interactive fan appreciation day designed to emphasize the importance of Thoroughbred racing to Kentucky.

 Friday, September 24, 2010

KHRC Pledges to Consider Input on Testing

Kentucky Horse Racing Commission officials acknowledged concerns about aspects of the proposed out-of-competition testing of racehorses and pledged Aug. 25 to consider the input before the regulations are approved.

 Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Jockey Derby Advertising Again at Issue

Jockey Derby Advertising Again at Issue

The annual controversy over advertising on jockeys' pants at the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) resurfaced May 11 during two meetings of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

 Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Hiles Re-elected Kentucky HBPA President

Rick Hiles has been elected to a second term as president of the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association.

 Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Kentucky HBPA Announces Election Results

The Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association said Nov. 23 the results of its 2009 election have been certified by a public accountant.

 Monday, November 23, 2009
Commission OKs Reduced KY Racing Schedule

Commission OKs Reduced KY Racing Schedule

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, on the advice of one of its committees, Oct. 27 approved 2010 racing dates for all three breeds, including a 25% cut in Thoroughbred racing.

 Tuesday, October 27, 2009
New Churchill Contract About More Than Money

New Churchill Contract About More Than Money

Churchill Downs and Kentucky horsemen have reached a three-year agreement that sets purse payments, establishes purse supplements and ends a legal dispute that began in the spring of 2008.

 Saturday, October 24, 2009

KY Horsemen Hope Election Aids Contract Talks

Kentucky horsemen are hoping "light at the end of the tunnel" could help facilitate a contract for the upcoming Turfway Park meet.

 Thursday, August 27, 2009
KY Horse Industry: 'Time to Act Is Now'

KY Horse Industry: 'Time to Act Is Now'

Kentucky racetrack operators said May 20 the state's horseracing and breeding industries have reached a critical juncture, and without legislative assistance in the form of on-track gaming, the damage could be irreparable.

 Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Churchill Signal May Be Limited Again

Churchill Signal May Be Limited Again

Wagering on the Churchill Downs spring meet may again be restricted to customers of certain betting outlets, although negotiations appear to be ongoing to include some that are on the outside looking in.

 Thursday, April 23, 2009

Catastrophic Injuries Spike at Turfway

After going a month with no fatalities, Turfway Park in Northern Kentucky was the site of five catastrophic injuries during an eight-day period in February, according to state veterinarian Dr. Bryce Peckham.

 Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Horse Supply Leads Turfway to Bag Card

Horse Supply Leads Turfway to Bag Card

Turfway Park is having a tough time making up for programs canceled because of the weather during the current winter/spring meet.

 Friday, February 27, 2009

KY Horsemen Circulating VLT Petition

The Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association is circulating a petition asking the General Assembly to support legislation to authorize video lottery terminals at racetracks in the state.

 Thursday, January 15, 2009
Churchill Cuts Purses 10% for Fall Meet

Churchill Cuts Purses 10% for Fall Meet

Churchill Downs, for the second time, has cut purses for its fall meet. Among the casualties is the grade II Clark Handicap scheduled for Nov. 28.

 Saturday, November 08, 2008
Handle, Purses Drop at Churchill Downs

Handle, Purses Drop at Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs' 52-day spring meet closed July 6 with steep declines in handle and purses, likely results of a well-publicized clash between track officials and horsemen over wagering revenue.

 Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Last-Chance Deal on Table at Ellis Park

Last-Chance Deal on Table at Ellis Park

Negotiations between Ellis Park and the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association continued July 5 in an effort to resolve a dispute that led the western Kentucky racing to shut down the day before its summer meet was to begin.

 Saturday, July 05, 2008

If Ellis Is Done, What About the Dates?

Ellis Park's owner said the western Kentucky racetrack won't hold its meet this summer, though horsemen want the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority to intervene. Could another track get the dates?

 Thursday, July 03, 2008

Tournament Benefits 'Lifestyle' Program

Kentucky horseracing interests are sponsoring a June 16 poker tournament to raise money for the Backside Lifestyle Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program at Churchill Downs.

 Friday, June 06, 2008
Horsemen: CDI Owes Wagering Fees, Purses

Horsemen: CDI Owes Wagering Fees, Purses

In a flurry of responses filed recently in federal court, Kentucky horsemen claim Churchill Downs Inc. owes purse funds upwards to $3 million in unpaid fees from wagering revenues, and have asked a judge to force the racetrack company to pay out funds lost from a 20% purse cut.

 Wednesday, May 28, 2008
KTA Upset with Churchill Dealings

KTA Upset with Churchill Dealings

The head of a Kentucky horsemen's association said his group withheld approval for the Churchill Downs signal to go out to a pair of offshore rebate shops for the undercards of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), and is aggravated that the track is blaming horsemen for a decline in handle on the two programs.

 Wednesday, May 07, 2008

No Oaks, Derby Wagering for Calder

Because of the dispute over simulcast fees and revenue, Calder Race Course will not offer wagering on the May 2 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), as well as all other races on the two programs.

 Friday, May 02, 2008

Horsemen Pitch ADW plan for Derby, Oaks

Horsemen at odds with TrackNet Media Group over advance deposit wagering revenue sharing plans are suggesting a plan that would allow all ADWs to carry programs of both the May 2 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Derby, Oaks Signal Rights Debated

Derby, Oaks Signal Rights Debated

Horsemen at odds with TrackNet Media Group over advance deposit wagering revenue sharing plans are proposing an arrangement that would allow all ADWs to carry programs of both the May 2 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Monday, April 21, 2008
Horsemen Won't OK Churchill ADW Signal

Horsemen Won't OK Churchill ADW Signal

Consider this chilling scenario: Customers of several advance deposit wagering companies - and possibly some large off-shore rebate shops - won't be able to place wagers on the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) through those entities.

 Friday, April 18, 2008
Turfway Seeks Change in Post Times

Turfway Seeks Change in Post Times

The year 2008 probably will bring some experimentation to Turfway Park, which has asked the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority for permission to switch from evening to daytime racing on Wednesdays and Thursdays during its three-month winter/spring meet.

 Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Indiana Weighs Options After CDI Pulls Signals

Indiana Downs is weighing its options in the wake of a decision by Churchill Downs Inc. to pull its racing signals from an Indiana Downs-owned off-track wagering parlor.

 Thursday, August 16, 2007

Kentucky HBPA to Investigate Conflict over Derby Tickets

Board members of the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association did not discuss complaints from trainers regarding an Oaks/Derby ticket provision agreement between the Kentucky HBPA and Churchill Downs at their May 15 meeting as originally planned. Instead, the Kentucky HBPA will conduct an independent investigation into the matter.

 Tuesday, May 15, 2007

In Call for Unity, National HBPA Rescinds Hiles Ban

In what they said is an effort to promote unity, officials with the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association have rescinded a resolution that banned the Kentucky HBPA president from serving in an official capacity with the organization.

 Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Hiles Selected by Board to Head Kentucky HBPA

Rick Hiles, who served two terms as president of the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association in the 1990s, has been voted president by the new board of the Kentucky HBPA.

 Monday, November 27, 2006

Breeders' Cup Signal Withheld From Indiana OTB Parlors

Breeders' Cup officials are working with Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association to ensure wagering on this year's World Championships is available at two Indiana off-track betting parlors near the Kentucky border.

 Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Kentucky's Ellis Park to Host 2007 Claiming Crown

Kentucky will host its first Claiming Crown in 2007 when the event moves to Ellis Park, the western Kentucky racetrack whose sale to businessman Ron Geary is expected to close in late September.

 Tuesday, September 12, 2006
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