Kentucky Stakes Program Approved For 2024 December 11, 2023 The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved the recommendations of the Kentucky Sire Stakes Advisory Panel to further expand the Kentucky Sire Stakes and Breed Development Program.
Sports Wagering Opens In Kentucky; Beshear Visits Red Mile September 07, 2023 The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) marked the much-anticipated opening of in-person sports wagering in Kentucky on Thursday, Sept. 7 by congratulating Gov. Andy Beshear on placing the first b...
Kentucky Sports Wagering Catalogue Released August 31, 2023 On Wednesday, Aug. 31, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission’s (KHRC) Sports Wagering Advisory Council released a Wagering Catalogue, which includes a list of sports availab...
Kentucky Sports Wagering Licenses Approved August 22, 2023 On Tuesday, Aug. 22, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) voted to approve temporary licenses for sports wagering operators and service providers.
Gov. Beshear Shares Kentucky Sports Betting Update August 17, 2023 With the opening day of sports betting just three weeks away, Gov. Andy Beshear today (Thursday, Aug. 17) provided a timeline of key dates, including that betting will officially start at 10 a.m. EDT ...
Kentucky Applications For Sports Wagering Received August 10, 2023 One month after announcing that sports wagering will open in Kentucky on Sept. 7 at retail locations and on Sept. 28 for mobile applications, Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update on Thursday, Aug. 10 on l...
Ahmed Named KHRC Deputy Executive Director February 23, 2023 Waqas Ahmed has been named deputy executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC).
Eads Appointed KHRC Executive Director January 31, 2023 After serving as interim executive director for six months, Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed Jamie Eads as the executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC). Her appointment was eff...
Eads Appointed KHRC Interim Executive Director July 07, 2022 Gov. Andy Beshear announced Jamie Eads as the interim executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) today (Thursday, July 7).
KY Commission Issues Shipping Warning October 14, 2021 The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) issued a warning on Thursday, Oct. 14 to licensees regarding recent reports of inhumane, dangerous, and sometimes lethal practices used in transporting hors...
Trainer Suspended For Refusing Testing February 21, 2017 The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has reached an agreement with a participant for a five-year suspension and $5,000 fine following his refusal to comply with equine drug testing regulations.
Changes To KY Sire Stakes Program September 15, 2016 On Thursday, September 15, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced changes to the Kentucky Sire Stakes program, which includes increased purses and opportunities to race in multiple jurisdictio...
Reorganization At Kentucky Commission April 27, 2016 On Wednesday, April 27, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin announced 12 new members to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and a revamped commission structure to enhance the focus on one of Kentucky’s sign...