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Kentucky Downs is one of the most unique racetracks in North America. Horseplayers looking to bet on Kentucky Downs will be treated to seven days of all turf racing with large fields and among the biggest purses in the U.S.
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The track was originally opened in 1990 and named Dueling Grounds Race Course. It was rebranded as Kentucky Downs in 1998 and with purses fueled by Historical Horse Racing machines (slots), the track attracts many of the top owners, trainers, jockeys and horses each year for their abbreviated race meeting.
Kentucky Downs will be racing just seven days in 2025. Opening Day is August 28. The track will then race on August 30 and 31, as well as September 4,6,7, and 10.
Kentucky Turf Cup (G3): This is the flagship event of the meet, offering a purse of $1 million. It’s run over a distance of 1 1/2 miles on the turf and attracts top-tier horses, often serving as a prep race for the Breeders’ Cup Turf.
Mint Millions: Introduced more recently, this race has quickly become one of the highest purses in North American racing, with a purse of $2 million. It’s a 1 1/8 mile turf race, drawing elite turf horses from around the country.
Calumet Turf Cup (G2): Another notable race with a significant purse, this one is run over 1 1/2 miles, attracting horses looking to make a statement in their preparation for larger stakes races.
FanDuel Turf Sprint: A Grade 3 event that covers 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf, this race is known for its speed and has a substantial purse, making it an attractive option for sprinters.
Exacta Systems Franklin-Simpson Stakes: This race is for fillies and mares, run over 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf, offering a competitive field.
Ainsworth Turf Sprint: A race for older horses, this sprint covers 6 1/2 furlongs and serves as another highlight for fans of speed on the grass.
Gun Runner Stakes: Named after the champion horse Gun Runner, this race is for two-year-olds and is run over 7 furlongs on the turf, often showcasing promising young talent.
Music City Stakes: A race for three-year-old fillies, run over 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf, providing a stage for up-and-coming female horses.
There are plenty of wagering options for horseplayers at Kentucky Downs.
Among the ways you can bet on Kentucky Downs are:
Win: Bet on a horse to finish first.
Place: Bet on a horse to finish first or second.
Show: Bet on a horse to finish first, second, or third.
Exacta: Pick the first and second place finishers in exact order.
Trifecta: Pick the first, second, and third place finishers in exact order.
Superfecta: Pick the first, second, third, and fourth place finishers in exact order.
Daily Double: Pick the winners of two consecutive races.
Pick 3: Pick the winners of three consecutive races.
Offered multiple times per day, with the first Pick 3 starting on the first race and continuing through the day, and the final Pick 3 encompassing the last three races.
Pick 4: Pick the winners of four consecutive races.
Pick 5: Pick the winners of five consecutive races. Generally available on the first five and the last five races of the day.
Pick 6: Pick the winners of six consecutive races.
Super High Five: Pick the first five finishers in exact order.
$1 for WPS, Exacta, Double
.50 for Trifecta
.10 for Superfecta
.50 for Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5
Win, Place, Show: 17%
Exacta: 19.25%
Trifecta, Superfecta: 20%
Daily Double: 20%
High Five: 20%
Pick 3: 20%
Pick 4, Pick 5: 15%
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