Kentucky Downs, NYRA Fail to Reach Wagering Agreement
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Racing at Kentucky Downs
Kentucky Downs announced Sept. 2 that it failed to reach a simulcast and wagering agreement with the New York Racing Association and its affiliated online-arm NYRA Bets, as well as some of the tracks and outlets they represent in the simulcasting market.
Kentucky Downs opens for a short meet this month. The all-turf track runs Sept. 5-6, Sept 8-9, and Sept 11-12.
The lack of a signed contract means that horseplayers at NYRA's three tracks as well as NYRA Bets account holders will not be able to place wagers on Kentucky Downs. New York state's regional Off-Track Betting networks are not impacted.
Kentucky Downs is the host track for inter-track and whole-card wagering in Kentucky during its live race meet. As a result of the impasse, horseplayers betting on-site at any of the Kentucky tracks likewise will not be able to wager on the last two days of Saratoga's meet, Sept. 5-6. Online betting platforms such as TVG, TwinSpires, and Xpressbet are not affected.
The final two days of the Saratoga meet feature the Spinaway Stakes (G1) on Sunday followed by the Bernard Baruch (G2T) and Hopeful Stakes (G1) on Monday.
With its purses fueled by slot-like historical horse racing gaming devices, Kentucky Downs offers the richest racing in North America during its six days of racing.