KY Historical Racing Benefits Continue Growth
From Bloodhorse.com
Posted 4/11/16
Keeneland will begin its spring meet with a bump in overnight purses, but track officials hope it’s the start of steady growth made possible by revenue from Lexington’s historical race wagering facility.
Historical racing machines, which are regulated by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and considered pari-mutuel, began operating last September at Red Mile, a local harness track, in partnership with Keeneland. As part of the Red Mile rebuild, year-round Thoroughbred simulcasts moved there from Keeneland.
