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Kentucky Downs Six-Day Meet to Feature 16 Stakes, $12 million in Purses

With the addition of a sixth day of racing, the Kentucky Downs meet in September will offer about $12 million in purses, including 16 stakes —surpassing its stakes schedule from last year when it ran 14 stakes worth approximately $7.4 million in eligible purse money.

Non-stakes purses will be reduced in the wake of the COVID-19 shutdown but remain the highest in North America, the track said in a release.

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for June 11-14

The horse racing world like all other areas of society continues to make changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health crisis. Most racetracks currently operating are doing so without spectators, and have instituted strict safety screening protocols for essential employees who are already on the grounds to provide daily care for horses.

Where to Watch/Listen During 2020 Santa Anita Derby Week

The horse racing world like all other areas of society continues to make changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health crisis. All racetracks currently operating are doing so without spectators, and have instituted strict safety screening protocols for essential employees who are already on the grounds to provide daily care for horses.

Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Committee Approves Keeneland Summer Meet

During a May 27 video conference, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Race Dates Committee unanimously approved a request from Keeneland to run a five-day spectatorless summer meet from July 8-12.

The summer dates fill a portion of the Lexington track’s 16-day spring meet that was canceled due to COVID-19.

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for May 28-31

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