Gregory A. Hall
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Ellis Park owner plans racing next year
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Ellis Park owner Ron Geary said Tuesday that he plans to have racing at the Henderson track next year, but he hasn’t decided how many days to race. Racetrack dates applications for 2010 are due to the Kentucky...
After summer test, Churchill Downs will keep the lights on
The third and final installment of "Downs After Dark" draws a crowd July 2 at Churchill Downs. By Gregory A. Hall, The Courier-Journal LOUISVILLE — Night racing appears ready to be a permanent fixture at Churchill Downs. The...
Yearling sale posts largest declines in its history
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The 66th annual Keeneland September Yearling Sale concluded a dismal 14-day run on Monday — posting the largest decreases in the history of the auction, which is the biggest for 1-year-old thoroughbreds in the...
Cyclists hit road to help conquer cancer
After about five months of training, Robert and Melissa Doggett completed The Ride to Conquer Cancer without incident Sunday. They even managed to avoid all the rain while cycling in the two-day, Louisville-to-Lexington...
Families of homicide victims gather at memorial
Families who had bonded through the loss of loved ones took part in a ceremony Sunday honoring the addition of their relatives' names to the Kentucky Victims of Homicide Memorial at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Equestrian Games' success may hinge on economy
Since the announcement was made almost four years ago that the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games would be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, the question has lingered: How many people from around the globe will...
Ohio court says gambling plan subject to referendum
A plan to put video lottery terminals at Ohio racetracks is subject to a statewide referendum, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Monday. That vote may not come until November 2010, which would delay any potential competition for...
Too many foals weighing on horse prices
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Some of the most promising yearlings in this year’s Keeneland September Yearling Sale last week brought some of the worst sales results in nearly a decade. If the trend continues, the sale is shaping up to be...
Sluggish Keeneland sale boosted by $2.05 million foal
By Gregory A. Hall, Louisville Courier-Journal LEXINGTON, Ky. — Sales improved on the second day of the world's largest annual thoroughbred yearling sale Tuesday, but gross receipts were running at about half the pace set last...
Ashado half-brother sells for $925,000
A half-brother to Kentucky Oaks and Breeders' Cup Distaff winner Ashado sold for $925,000 Monday at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale to Demi O'Byrne, the buyer for the Coolmore breeding partners.
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