Kentucky Downs Increase Purses For '14 Meet

booner · #1 06-26-2014, 09:56 AM

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...ceed-1-million

Alabama Stakes · #2 06-26-2014, 10:05 AM

liked Dueling as a name.

tector · #3 06-26-2014, 01:07 PM

Good news, thanks. Went there once when it was running as Duelling Grounds. Interesting place.

Pants II · #4 06-26-2014, 01:34 PM

They should have a nice crowd on September 13th.

I might make a trip down there on one of the Wednesday cards.

I like the place...my only complaint is the indoor facility is a good 10 mile walk to the finish line.

booner · #5 06-26-2014, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pants II

They should have a nice crowd on September 13th.

I might make a trip down there on one of the Wednesday cards.

I like the place...my only complaint is the indoor facility is a good 10 mile walk to the finish line.

The past few years they have constant golf cart shuttles running between the finish line and main facility. They have been a nice addition for all.

Pants II · #6 06-26-2014, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by booner

The past few years they have constant golf cart shuttles running between the finish line and main facility. They have been a nice addition for all.

That's good.

I'd like to see them attempt to run clockwise for a meet.

I really enjoyed my visits to Kentucky Downs. I've always believed the place had potential.

DaTruth · #7 06-26-2014, 05:53 PM

Wasn't a Dueling Grounds Derby run over that course in the mid 90s?

tanner12oz · #8 06-26-2014, 06:03 PM

I thought the otb there was a dump 5 years back when I was there...bar was nice and facility looked ok..
otb though appeared like a catholic school cafeteria circa 1982

booner · #9 06-28-2014, 12:19 AM

The racing has moved upstairs with the addition of the Instant Racing machinces. You wouldn't recognize it downstairs. Totally remodeled. I think they can still make some improvements to the betting area, but there is more room and well lit. My main complaint to them has been a lack of a reward program. They have talked about it for over a year now but made no moves.

booner · #10 06-28-2014, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Pants II

That's good.

I'd like to see them attempt to run clockwise for a meet.

I really enjoyed my visits to Kentucky Downs. I've always believed the place had potential.

It has come a long way in the past 3 years. Management is really making an effort IMO.

#11 06-28-2014, 04:31 PM

Been there once. Very unique track. Many jockeys have a tough time gauging the finish line since its a very long stretch