Jun 28 Investigations These Details About Kentucky Race Horse Deaths Were Secret, Until Now Search our database of every racing-related horse death in Kentucky since 2010. By Kate Howard Jun 28 Investigations These Details About Kentucky Race Horse Deaths Were Secret, Until Now Kate Howard
Jun 27 Investigations In Reversal, Kentucky Will Disclose Details Of Horse Racing Fatalities After a KyCIR story showed Kentucky was more secretive than other horse-racing states, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is releasing details about horse racing fatalities. By Caitlin McGlade Jun 27 Investigations In Reversal, Kentucky Discloses Details Of Horse Racing Fatalities Caitlin McGlade
Apr 15 Sports Amid Kidnapping Accusations, Should Dubai’s Sheikh Be Barred From Oaks? A team of lawyers asked the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to bar Dubai’s ruler over his daughter's alleged forced captivity. By Amina Elahi Apr 15 Sports Accused Of Kidnapping, Should Dubai's Sheikh Be Barred From Oaks? Amina Elahi
May 23 Local News Racing Commission Considering Ban of Anti-Bleeding Drug From Josh James, Kentucky Public Radio The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has set a town hall meeting to discuss a proposal that would phase out the use of an anti-bleeding drug on race days in the U.S. The drug, furosemide, also known as Lasix, is given to horses to prevent bleeding in the lungs caused […] By Rick Howlett May 23 Local News Racing Commission Considering Ban of Anti-Bleeding Drug Rick Howlett
Dec 29 Local News Judge Upholds Instant Racing Regulations The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved the Instant Racing regulations in July in an effort to give the industry a financial boost. By Rick Howlett Dec 29 Local News Judge Upholds Instant Racing Regulations Rick Howlett
Sep 30 Next Louisville Instant Racing Debate Moves To Lexington In July, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission unanimously approved regulations allowing Instant Racing at the state’s eight horse tracks. Instant Racing allows bettors to place electronic wagers on previously run horse races. Before the regulations go into effect, the public gets to weigh-in on them. By Tony McVeigh Sep 30 Next Louisville Instant Racing Debate Moves To Lexington Tony McVeigh
Sep 29 Local News Instant Racing Hearing Held In Lexington In July, regulations allowing Instant Racing at horse tracks were unanimously approved by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. During the public hearing process, the legality of the new form of gambling is also being tested in the courts. By Rick Howlett Sep 29 Local News Instant Racing Hearing Held In Lexington Rick Howlett
Sep 7 Local News Racing Commission Toughens Drug Testing Rule Violators could be suspended for five to ten years and face a $50,000 fine. Richard Sams, the director of the testing laboratory for the KHRC, says he supports the penalty because of the harm the drugs can cause a horse. By Rick Howlett Sep 7 Local News Racing Commission Toughens Drug Testing Rule Rick Howlett
Jul 20 Local News Commission Approves "Instant Racing" Wagering The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has voted in favor of a new type of wagering in hopes of boosting race purses at struggling Kentucky tracks. By Rick Howlett Jul 20 Local News Commission Approves "Instant Racing" Wagering Rick Howlett
Dec 15 Local News Kentucky Horse Industry Task Force Releases Final Report A task force appointed by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear to look into the future of horse racing in the state has issued its final recommendations. The twelve-member panel says higher purses are critical to pushing the industry forward. A ‘purse’ is the money collected by the winners of a horse race. In Kentucky, purses have […] By Stephanie Crosby Dec 15 Local News Kentucky Horse Industry Task Force Releases Final Report Stephanie Crosby
Sep 22 Local News Racing Commission Approves New Harness Racing Rules The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has unanimously approved a statewide ban on a certain types of whips used in harness racing. The panel on Monday voted to ban whips and riding crops that have strands of material at the end, called a snapper, which has been known to leave severe welts on horses. The commission […] By Rick Howlett Sep 22 Local News Racing Commission Approves New Harness Racing Rules Rick Howlett
Aug 25 Local News Racing Commission Approves Steroid Ban The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved a ban on anabolic steroids. The unanimous vote came during the commission’s regular meeting Monday in Lexington. The commission asked Governor Steve Beshear to enact the ban by issuing an emergency order. Beshear says he will grant the request. Under the new regulation, thoroughbreds would be prohibited from […] By Rick Howlett Aug 25 Local News Racing Commission Approves Steroid Ban Rick Howlett