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The presentation for Kentucky Downs' meet-leading jockeys and trainers. From left; Vice President for Racing Ted Nicholson, co-leading trainer Joe Sharp, co-leading jockey Tyler Gaffalione, co-leading jockey Irad Ortiz, co-leading trainer Brendan Walsh. Missing: Co-leading trainer Steve Asmussen. Also: Ken Ramsey won his record 10th owner's title.

Irad Ortiz, Tyler Gaffalione Tie Atop Jockey Standings At Kentucky Downs

There was a three-way tie for leading trainer: Steve Asmussen, Brendan Walsh, and Joe Sharp

By Jennie Rees/Kentucky Downs
Frankie Dettori performed his flying dismount after guiding Kathrynmarissa to victory in the Pepsi Dueling Grounds Oaks at Kentucky Downs

Kathrynmarissa Runs 'Huge, Huge Race' To Score First Stakes Victory In Dueling Grounds Oaks

Trainer Rick Dutrow, making his first visit to Kentucky Downs, said the American Pharoah filly will train up to Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare turf

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Tiztastic, with Irad Ortiz Jr. astride, gets the victory in the Kentucky Downs Juvenile Mile

Bloodlines Presented By Walmac Farm: How Kentucky Downs Changed The Freshman Sire Race

Two wins by Tiztastic during lucrative Kentucky Downs meet has shifted the freshman sire race in favor of Ashford Stud's Tiz the Law

By Frank Mitchell
Dr. Ronald Tang

Grand Sonata Keys Ronald Tang's Victory In King Of The Turf Contest

Almost out with three races left, Tang finished the contest with a final bankroll of $18,252

By Jennie Rees/Kentucky Downs
Outrider Trey Miller and Space Mountain, on the job at Kentucky Downs

War Horse Space Mountain Thriving In Second Career As Outrider's Pony

The 11-year-old veteran of 56 starts is the faithful partner of Kentucky Downs and Fair Grounds outrider Trey Miller

By Jennie Rees/Kentucky Downs
Judy Horton (top left), Stacy and Erik Kornmeyer (top right), Matt Murphy (bottom right), and (bottom left) Andrea LeBaron Stowell (middle), three of her children and long-time friend Martha Trigueros

Seven Days Of Racing: A Year Of Planning At Kentucky Downs

"When you run a racetrack, it doesn’t matter if it’s seven days or 107 days, you still have to prepare, and this crew does a great job.”

By Jennie Rees/Kentucky Downs
Brian Hernandez Jr. guides Brilliant Berti to victory in the Gun Runner

'He Likes The Competition': Brilliant Berti Prevails As Favorite In Gun Runner

Homebred Noble Mission colt is first millionaire earner representing four generations of Klein ownership

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Kilwin, under Jose Lezcano, drives to victory in the Untapable

Kilwin Flies Late On Outside To Untapable Win

The 2-year-old Twirling Candy filly, trained by Rusty Arnold, followed her debut win in July with a victory in Sunday's $1-million race at Kentucky Downs

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Cogburn takes the Ainsworth Turf Sprint under Irad Ortiz Jr.

Cogburn Punches Second Ticket To Breeders' Cup With Front-Running Ainsworth Turf Sprint Win

Having previously secured a berth into the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint, the son of Not This Time earned yet another automatic spot in the race with Saturday's win at Kentucky Downs

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Grand Sonata drives up the rail under Tyler Gaffalione to win the Kentucky Turf Cup (G2)

Upsetter Grand Sonata Lowers Course Record In Kentucky Turf Cup

Son of Medgalia d'Oro is now 'on the radar' for the Breeders' Cup Turf after earning an automatic berth into the Nov. 2 race with Saturday's victory at Kentucky Downs

By Tim Wilkin/Kentucky Downs
Simply in Front, under Luis Saez, captures the Music City (G2)

Simply In Front Tops Chart In Music City

Summer Front filly surged in the final strides and earned her first graded win in the $2-million contest at Kentucky Downs

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Goliad, inside, with Flavien Prat astride, en route to victory in the Mint Millions (G3)

Goliad Takes Mint Millions On Front End

Homebred son of War Front added a second graded win to his record, marking his fourth win this year

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