Does Turfway Park have live racing?
Enjoy live Thoroughbred racing and vintage charm at Turfway Park through the winter. Simulcast racing is available daily except Monday and Tuesday.
How old is Turfway?
62c. 1959
Turfway Park/Age
What are the racing dates for Turfway Park?
Kentucky Racing Shifts To Turfway Park; Four $100,000 Stakes During 2021 Holiday Meet
| Date | Running (Last) | Purse |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Dec. 4 | 35th | $100,000 |
| Saturday, Dec. 11 | 33rd (2011) | $100,000 |
| Saturday, Dec. 18 | 26th (2019) | $100,000 |
| Sunday, Dec. 26 | 28th (2011) | $100,000 |
When did Churchill Downs buy Turfway Park?
October 2019
CDI acquired Turfway Park in October 2019 and immediately commenced demolition of the existing grandstand following the close of the 2019-2020 race meet.
How many races does Churchill Downs have?
Known as the home of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks, Churchill Downs Racetrack conducts Thoroughbred horse racing in Louisville, Kentucky during three race meets in the Spring, September, and the Fall.
What kind of company is Churchill Downs?
Churchill Downs Incorporated
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Online gaming, gaming, entertainment and racing |
| Headquarters | Louisville, Kentucky , U.S. |
| Key people | William C. Carstanjen (CEO) |
| Revenue | $1.054 billion (2020) |
What county is Latonia KY in?
Kenton County, Kentucky
Latonia is a former city, now neighborhood of Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. Latonia, not to be confused with the neighboring community of Latonia Lakes, is located in the southern part of the city of Covington.
When did Latonia Race Track close?
1939
Financial difficulties forced Latonia to close in 1939. The track and grandstand was a razed in 1941 and an oil refinery was built on the location by Standard Oil.
Is there a turf course at Turfway Park?
Turfway Park has no turf course. The grandstand was razed in 2020 to make way for a new facility. The property contains stabling for about 1,000 horses. Turfway Park has offered the following stakes races. * indicates active races. The following Graded events were held at Turfway Park in 2019.
Where is Turfway Park in racing stripes?
Turfway Park was the fictional setting of the 2005 adventure/comedy movie Racing Stripes. However, no filming took place at Turfway Park; the track was mentioned in name only.
Where does Turfway Park rank in horse racing?
In 2016, Turfway was ranked #11. Turfway Park opened in Florence, Kentucky, in 1959 as Latonia Race Course. The track is located about 10 miles south of the original Latonia Race Track in Covington, Kentucky, which hosted Thoroughbred racing from 1883 until it was torn down in 1939.
What is the Turfway Park Fall Championship (G3)?
In 2008, the Turfway Park Fall Championship (G3) was named a Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win and You’re In” race, with its winner guaranteed a spot in the Breeders’ Cup Marathon. The race last ran in 2010, the year winner Eldaafer also won the Breeders’ Cup Marathon.