Kentucky Downs opener bright, future brighter

KENTUCKY DOWNS OPENER BRIGHT, FUTURE BRIGHTER On the last day of August 2019, a glance toward the Tennessee-Kentucky state line revealed this bright shining light. I am still not sure if that was the brilliant sunshine Mother Nature blessed us with or the glistening...

Snapper sighting slated for Derby Day

Kentucky Downs winner Snapper Sinclair will next be seen toeing the track at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby day. This courageous son of City Zip will likely start in the one turn Pat Day Mile on the Downs dirt May 5. Because of his versatile level of talent, the...

Snapper Sinclair gives Bloom Derby hope

SNAPPER SINCLAIR GIVES BLOOM DERBY HOPE The Kentucky Derby is the world’s most famous Thoroughbred race. Participating in the greatest two minutes in sports has long been the goal of many people in the game. If you have a chance to chase that Derby dream it’s an...

Kentucky Downs perfect prep for Snapper

KENTUCKY DOWNS PERFECT PREP FOR SNAPPER When the runners line up for the Juvenile Turf at this year’s Breeders Cup, there is one entrant that may have a bit of an advantage…he ran his prep race at Kentucky Downs. The European-style turf course located near the...