Changes to 2013 Kentucky Racing Calendar

[Cannon Shell]

Keeneland is worried that 3 March dates at KD would affect field size at Keeneland? With a straight face?

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Keeneland is worried that 3 March dates at KD would affect field size at Keeneland? With a straight face?

Turfway, not Keeneland. They need every horse they can get.

"Kentucky Downs withdrew its request for three live racing days in March after concerns were voiced by Turfway Park that it would create an overlap with its live racing."

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

Turfway, not Keeneland. They need every horse they can get.

"Kentucky Downs withdrew its request for three live racing days in March after concerns were voiced by Turfway Park that it would create an overlap with its live racing."

Kentucky Downs, the small all-turf track in Franklin, Ky., that has seen its financial fortunes soar as a result of success of its Instant Racing electronic gaming, had proposed three days of racing in March as a way to complement horses that might be preparing for the traditional April meet at Keeneland. However, those plans appeared to be under review after a Keeneland representative said three days of racing at Kentucky Downs in March would affect field sizes at the subsequent Keeneland meet.

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[Cannon Shell]

Kentucky Downs has a wildly successful meet by most measures and the KY comission CUTS thier dates?

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Kentucky Downs, the small all-turf track in Franklin, Ky., that has seen its financial fortunes soar as a result of success of its Instant Racing electronic gaming, had proposed three days of racing in March as a way to complement horses that might be preparing for the traditional April meet at Keeneland. However, those plans appeared to be under review after a Keeneland representative said three days of racing at Kentucky Downs in March would affect field sizes at the subsequent Keeneland meet.

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So they both bitched about it. Just example 124,568 why our sport is in the dumper right now.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

So they both bitched about it. Just example 124,568 why our sport is in the dumper right now.

The fact that the commission didnt award the 3 dates to the track which is trending up shows a distinct lack of leadership. They should have told Keeneland that Kentucky Downs hurting their field size is laughable and that with the sales market regaining strength we dont want to hear them crying. They should have told Turfway that they had the same opportunity as KD did and we are rewarding the track that took a chance that has worked out. Especially considering that KD has voluntarily given Turfway money towards its purses.