Gregory A. Hall
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Newburg library branch dedicated
After waiting four decades for a Louisville Free Public Library branch in Newburg, Maggie Blackston didn't take long to find her new favorite reading spot in a comfy chair by a window on the Indian Trail side of the...
Smallest thoroughbred crop in 3 decades predicted
The Jockey Club is predicting the smallest thoroughbred foal crop in at least 33 years for 2010, based on reports filed by breeders of mares bred this year. The estimate by the club, the official registrar for thoroughbred...
State issues fines in arena concrete collapse
State workplace safety regulators have issued $63,000 in fines stemming from the April 27 concrete collapse at the downtown arena construction site. Minnesota-based construction manager M.A. Mortenson Co. released its citation...
Home sales rise in Louisville area
Buoyed by the $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time homebuyers, Louisville-area home sales so far this month are up sharply over the same period a year ago. The improvement — coming on the heels of June numbers showing an...
Medaglia d'Oro offspring highlight yearling sale
LEXINGTON, Ky.--Much like Rachel Alexandra romped away from the rest of the field in this year's Kentucky Oaks, the progeny of her sire dominated the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July Yearling Sale as it concluded Tuesday. But the...
Woolley now draws fans at horse auctions
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Bennie "Chip" Woolley is not new to the Fasig-Tipton horse auctions. He just can't operate under the radar like he used to. "It's a little bit different," the New Mexico-based trainer of Kentucky Derby winner...
Fasig-Tipton July sale
Uncertainty was the certainty as the thoroughbred yearling auction season began in Kentucky on Monday at the Fasig-Tipton July sale. In addition to recession and lower prices for thoroughbreds, the Kentucky legislature's...
Churchill names spokesman as track president
Churchill Downs Inc.'s search to find a new president for its flagship track ended with an internal hire: Louisville native Kevin Flanery, who had been the racetrack company's corporate spokesman and legislative affairs director.
Breeders' Cup advised to market overseas
A London-based consultant is suggesting that the Breeders' Cup World Championships promote its brand globally, focus a months-long series of races leading into the fall event and form strategic alliances with key tracks.
Churchill CEO takes on David Williams
Churchill Downs Inc. President and CEO Bob Evans took on Senate President David Williams Wednesday during a Louisville panel discussion on the future of Kentucky's horse racing industry. Evans said Kentucky's industry is dying,...
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