There is a lot of criticism thrown their way, but this is good start for improving Turfway
While construction of Turfway Park’s new facility won’t begin until the spring of 2020, changes resulting from Churchill Downs Inc.’s purchase of the Northern Kentucky racetrack are already evident as it opens its 44th holiday meet Dec. 4.
Most notably, purses for the 16-day holiday meet essentially double last year’s, averaging $204,812 a day (including Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund monies). Maiden special weight races offer $46,000, with allowance optional claiming purses ranging from $48,000 to $52,000.
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