At its virtual board meeting on Tuesday, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved 2021 race dates for the state's five Thoroughbred tracks.
Chairman Jonathan Rabinowitz made a statement acknowledging the uncertainty caused by the Kentucky Supreme Court's Sept. 24 decision on historical horse racing, though he did not discuss any specifics: “While I cannot say too much, I do want everyone to know that if the current Supreme Court opinion is rendered final, that this commission is committed to finding a solution,” Rabinowitz said.
In addition, the KHRC tabled a discussion on whip rule penalties that had been listed on the meeting's official agenda.
The race dates approved for 2021 are as follows:
Turfway Park
- Jan. 1 – March 28, Thursday to Sunday (Thursdays all marked as “optional”)
- Dec. 1 – Dec. 21, Wednesday to Sunday (Wednesdays all marked as “optional,” no racing Dec. 24 or 25)
Keeneland
- April 1 – April 23, Wednesday to Sunday
- Oct. 8 – Oct. 30, Wednesday to Sunday
Churchill Downs
- April 24 – June 26, Wednesday to Sunday (Wednesdays all listed as “Optional,” except April 24)
- Additional spring meet cards to be held on April 27 (Tuesday) and May 31 (Monday)
- No racing May 2 (Sunday)
- Sept. 15 – Oct. 3, Wednesday to Sunday (Wednesdays listed as “optional”)
- Nov. 3 – Nov. 28, Wednesday to Sunday
Ellis Park
- June 27 – Sept. 1 (all Mondays through Thursdays listed as “optional”)
Kentucky Downs
- Sept. 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12
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