Oct 15 Local News NTRA Creates Safety Alliance The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has created an alliance of racetracks, horsemen’s groups and other entities to try to get a better handle on safety issues in the industry. The organizations have volunteered to place themselves under a certification process. Reforms like steroid bans and safety rail requirements have been hard to mandate in the […] By Stephanie Crosby Oct 15 Local News NTRA Creates Safety Alliance Stephanie Crosby
Sep 8 Local News Eight Belles' Memorial Drew Crowds, Promise of Better Sport Mourners packed the Kentucky Derby Museum’s garden Sunday to remember Eight Belles. By Kristin Espeland Sep 8 Local News Eight Belles' Memorial Drew Crowds, Promise of Better Sport Kristin Espeland
Jul 18 Local News Keeneland, Turfway Ban Toe Grabs Keeneland and Turfway Park have announced a ban on ‘toe grabs’ at those tracks starting September first. The move comes a few days after the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission issued a recommendation on the devices. Toe grabs are worn on a horse’s hooves and trainers use them to help the horse get better traction on […] By Stephanie Crosby Jul 18 Local News Keeneland, Turfway Ban Toe Grabs Stephanie Crosby