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Underwood to Step Down from KHRC Post

Underwood to Step Down from KHRC Post

Lisa Underwood said Oct. 24 she will step down as executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to take a job with Wyatt, Tarrant, and Combs, a law firm for which she had worked previously.

 Monday, October 24, 2011
KY Dates Requests Generate Discussion

KY Dates Requests Generate Discussion

The frustrations of those involved in Kentucky horse racing surfaced Oct. 11 when a Kentucky Horse Racing Commission committee considered requests for 2012 racing dates from the state's racetracks.

 Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Jamgotchian Files Suit Over KY Claiming Rule

Prominent horse owner Jerry Jamgotchian followed up on his threat and has sued the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission over the regulatory body's rules regarding claiming horses.

 Wednesday, July 13, 2011
KY Breeders' Incentive Fund Changes Approved

KY Breeders' Incentive Fund Changes Approved

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved comprehensive changes to the Kentucky Thoroughbred Breeders' Incentive Fund.

 Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Life At Ten Investigation Continuing

Life At Ten Investigation Continuing

The chairman of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission said Dec. 13 that any action stemming from the investigation into the Life At Ten case would be brought before the entire commission upon completion of a thorough review.

 Monday, December 13, 2010
KY Commission Waiting on Instant Racing

KY Commission Waiting on Instant Racing

If the Kentucky General Assembly ends without passing legislation that would statutorily permit Instant Racing machines at Kentucky racetracks, the state racing commission would then consider its options.

 Monday, April 05, 2010

Kentucky Has New Equine Drug-Testing Contract

The company that conducts equine drug testing in Great Britain but which has not been involved in testing of horses in America has been awarded the contract to handle the testing of horses racing in Kentucky.

 Wednesday, March 17, 2010
KY Tracks Request Big Cut in Racing Dates

KY Tracks Request Big Cut in Racing Dates

The harsh competitive environment in which Kentucky racing finds itself was on displayed in black and white Oct. 26 when a subcommittee of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission considered applications from Thoroughbred racetracks that signal a drastic reduction in live racing dates for 2010.

 Monday, October 26, 2009

Task Force Discusses KY Drug Testing Lab

In response to the horse industry's cries for more effective ways of regulating racehorse medications, Kentucky Horse Racing Commission chairman Robert Beck reported the possibility of the state obtaining its own laboratory facility.

 Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Scollay Hired as KY Medical Director

Scollay Hired as KY Medical Director

The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority announced May 19 that Dr. Mary Scollay has been appointed to the new position of equine medical director.

 Monday, May 19, 2008

Five Appointed to KY Racing Authority

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed five state residents to the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority to fill a vacancy or expired terms.

 Monday, April 28, 2008

Beau's Town Captures Pelleteri 'Cap

Beau's Town did not disappoint as the favorite, winning the $150,000 Pelleteri Breeders' Cup Handicap at six furlongs at Fair Grounds Sunday.

 Sunday, March 16, 2003