Another year’s gone by, and the transformation of Kentucky Downs from a quaint countryside turf-only track straddling the Kentucky-Tennessee state line into a regional gaming mecca is complete. This time 12 months ago, a state-of-the-art Vegas-style sports book had just opened, along with a brand-new, plush simulcasting area in the Mint Gaming Hall main building.
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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Aug. 26-30
The end of August is traditionally one of the most active times of the year in North American Thoroughbred racing as the historic DraftKings Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course more often than not is held on the month’s final Saturday. That’s the case this year on Aug.
P.G. Johnson: Hall of Fame Trainer Renowned for His Horsemanship
Todd Pletcher, winner of a record eight Eclipse Awards as the leading trainer in North America, learned invaluable lessons as a top assistant to the late Hall of Fame member D. Wayne Lukas.
Women in Racing: Montplaisir Nurturing the Sport’s Next Generation
Annise Montplaisir appreciates nature’s beauty and is known to work in her Lexington, Ky., garden until fading daylight makes it impossible to continue. She delights in tending to delicate young plants and watching them grow until they thrive.
