Kentucky Downs Race Track
Notable Kentucky Downs Racing Events
- G3 Kentucky Turf Cup | 3-year-olds & up going 1-1/2 mi. on turf
- Dueling Grounds Derby | 3-year-olds going 1-1-5/16 mi. on turf
- More Than Ready Mile | 3-year-olds & up going 1 mi.
- Kentucky Downs Turf Dash | 3-year-olds & up going 6.5f
History of Live Racing at Kentucky Downs
Prior to the practice being outlawed in the 20th century, gentlemen from Tennessee would travel north to settle their differences in pistol duels. The 260 acre piece of land became known as "Dueling Grounds" and was turned into a uniquely-shaped turf-only race track in the 1980s. Opened in 1990, Dueling Grounds was renamed Kentucky Downs in 1998 and is still the only European-style racetrack in America: not only is it not a traditional oval shape, but the horses run uphill for the final furlong.
Kentucky Downs: Race Track Features
The main race track is 1 5/16
ths miles in length, featuring a unique shape and subtle elevation changes
Kentucky Downs: Track Amenities
Kentucky Downs has so much more for visitors besides horse racing action. Their gaming area features
390 Historical Horse Racing games, allowing players to wager on historic races. Patrons looking for a great meal can look no further then
Jack Pott’s Grille. Are you new to horse racing? Kentucky Downs offers
weekly lessons for anyone looking to better understand racing and wagering!
