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Kentucky Downs is home to America's only European-style (all turf) racecourse, and at one mile and five sixteenths in length, it is one of the longest tracks in the nation as well. Unlike other racetracks, which are typically oval, the course at Kentucky Downs is kidney-shaped, featuring undulation and a unique right-hand bend. With subtle elevation changes throughout, a sweeping turn into what becomes a dog-legged stretch run of more than a quarter-mile to the finish line, racing at Kentucky Downs is an exciting experience for those competing and cheering.

Kentucky Downs has emerged from novelty to an industry leader even with one of the shortest thoroughbred horse-racing meets in North America. But in those five days, which start the Saturday before Labor Day and feature only turf racing, Kentucky Downs will pay out more than $11.5 million in purses, its average daily purses the highest in North America and Europe at $2.3 million per card. The track's average field size of about 11 horses per race also tops America, which combined with the lowest overall betting "takeout" has made Kentucky Downs the top-rated track by the Horseplayers Association of North America.

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@KYDownsRacing Nov 11

Today, we honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. We also want to thank the men and women currently serving. https://t.co/x2iB3tSczu

Nov 11

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@KYDownsRacing Nov 7

#KyDownsGrad IVAR (third in the Tourist Mile S.) runs fourth in the G1 Breeders’ Cup Mile - the top finishing North American-based horse! Congrats, Grad! https://t.co/n4U5iMAkl0

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Nov 7

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@KYDownsRacing Nov 7

Dueling Grounds Oaks runner-up HARVEYS LIL GOIL runs third in the G1 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf! Congrats, #KyDownsGrad! https://t.co/Jd0dtoNsSj

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Nov 7

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@KYDownsRacing Nov 7

Championship Saturday of @BreedersCup is here! Here are all of the #KyDownsGrads contesting the World Championships of thoroughbred racing today. Good luck & safe trips to all ???? https://t.co/04RQBzZpEh

Nov 7

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@KYDownsRacing Nov 6

#KyDownsGrad OUTADORE - winner of the Kentucky Downs Juvenile Turf Sprint, runs third in the G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf! Congrats, grad ?? https://t.co/9Dty2sMJad

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@KYDownsRacing Nov 6

COWAN - third in the Kentucky Downs Juvenile Turf Sprint back in September, runs second in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint! #KyDownsGrad https://t.co/NkdNDEijCf

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