Turf Cup day adds to Kentucky Downs lore

  Two of the things that make Thoroughbred racing the greatest game in the world are predictable unpredictability and the adrenaline rush the thrill of victory produces. Both were more than present on September 9 at Kentucky Downs. As one of the biggest days on the...

The Cup runneth over at Kentucky Downs on September 9

  If you are thirsty for some top notch competition, there will be plenty of Cups to drink from at Kentucky Downs on September 9. Located just north of the Tennessee state line, that little “country” track in Franklin, Kentucky will feature a huge day of racing on...

Live racing meet begins August 31 at Kentucky Downs

  One of the most wonderful times of the year is now upon us. Like a shooting star, Kentucky Downs is about to light up the Thoroughbred racing sky as their live racing meet begins on August 31 and features six other dates through September 13. Nestled just north of...

Kentucky Downs adds another graded stakes for 2023

  Recent announcements have told some what they already knew. The live racing meet at Kentucky Downs is good and just keeps getting better. Last week the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association’s American Graded Stakes Committee made the Music City Stakes a grade...

Music City Stakes thoughts from Kentucky Downs

The seven-day live racing meet at Kentucky Downs has been full of dynamic action and huge payouts. For example, the 50-cent late pick 4 on September 10 paid $5525.63 and the 50-cent late pick 5 paid $20,559.61. That, my friend, is some real cheddar. On day six there...