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| Turfway Park PO Box 8 Florence, Kentucky, 41022 USA (800)-733-0200 (859)-371-0200 |
| Racing Dates: 2010-01-01 until 2010-12-31 Number of Racing Days: |
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Turfway Park History
The history of Turfway Park is more than three centuries old. Earlier, races used to take place at the Latonia Race Course that opened in 1883 about 10 miles north of present-day Turfway Park. During 1920s, this racecourse was in full bloom but with time decline of reputation began. After closing down in July 1939, the property was sold to Standard Oil of Ohio and the racing disappeared from Northern Kentucky for two decades. A new Latonia opened in Florence, Kentucky, in August 1959. Initially, the track suffered heavy financial loss but in 1982, the Spiral Stakes attracted the sponsorship of bourbon maker Jim Beam and achieved Grade II status. Jerry Carroll bought Latonia in 1986, renovated it and renamed it Turfway Park. He also introduced the Kentucky Cup Day of Champions, featuring five stake races leading to the Breeders Cup championships in 1994. Carroll sold the property in 1999 to Harrah's Entertainment, GTECH, and the Keeneland Association. In 2005, GTECH sold its interest to the two remaining partners. On September 18, 1982 the track became the first in Kentucky to offer simulcast wagering. On September 9, 1987 Turfway introduced Pick 3 wagering. In September 2005, Turfway introduced Polytrack, a hybrid of synthetic and natural materials that remains consistent regardless of weather and is safer for horses.More About Turfway Park
| Stakes | Grade | Purse | Date |
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| Kentucky Cup Juvenile Fillies Stakes | 3 | $100,000 | September 29 |
| Prairie Bayou Stakes | 50,000 | December 15 | |
| Wishing Well Stakes | 50,000 | January 12 | |
| John Battaglia Memorial Stakes | $100,000 | February 28 | |
| Lane\'s End Stakes | II | $500,000 | March 21 |
| Rushaway Stakes | $100,000 | March 21 |
