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Changes coming for 2013 Grand Circuit posted on: 2/6/2013 The 121st Kentucky Futurity, final leg of trotting's Triple Crown, will be raced with a revised format on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at The Red Mile. ( Read More)

Fat Tuesday 2013 posted on: 1/17/2013 Join us at the Red Mile Clubhouse for our 15th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration! ( Read More)

Henry D. Mayer Passes posted on: 1/3/2013 The Red Mile mourns the passing of a great friend and benefactor in Henry D. Mayer. Mr. Mayer passed away on December 29, 2012 at age 85 with his loving wife Patricia at his side. ( Read More)

Closing Day Produces Eventful Miles posted on: 10/8/2012 The final race card at The Red Mile featured some of the world’s greatest trotters and older horses. Headlining the card was the 120th edition of the $508,000 Kentucky Futurity and its filly counterpart, the 47th edition of the $287,000 Kentucky Filly Futurity. Also on the stellar closing card was the $70,000 Allerage Mare Pace, $131,200 Allerage Open Trot, $119,200 Allerage Mare Trot and the $155,000 Allerage Open Pace. ( Read More)

Tattersall’s Divisions Highlight Stakes Filled Card posted on: 10/7/2012 Saturday at The Red Mile attracted some of the country’s finest pacers in the $222,000 Glen Garnsey Memorial Tattersalls Pace, $347,200 International Stallion Stakes and the $510,300 Lis Mara Tattersalls Pace. ( Read More)

‘International’ Spotlight on Friday Card posted on: 10/5/2012 Freshmen standardbreds continued the competitions in the second week of Grand Circuit action. Today, two-year-old filly pacers competed in the $256,000 International Stallion Stakes and the two-year-old colt trotters competed in the $328,000 International Stallion Stakes. ( Read More)

The 120th Kentucky Futurity on Sunday posted on: 10/5/2012 The 120th Kentucky Futurity caps off the Red Mile Grand Circuit meet for 2012 on Sunday, October 7. Thirteen three year old trotting colts were declared for the stake, resulting in two divisions carded as races five and six on the bill. The top finishers will return for the second heat in race nine and if there is not a repeat winner from heat one, the three winners will compete in a 'winner take all' race-off. ( Read More)

Freshmen Fillies Kick Off Second Week posted on: 10/4/2012 The International Stallion Series for two-year-old filly trotters kicked off the second week of Grand Circuit action at The Red Mile. Three divisions were contested on the Thursday afternoon. ( Read More)

Ceremony for Won The West's retirement to Ky Horse Park posted on: 10/4/2012 The Kentucky Horse Park will welcome multiple Breeders Crown winning standardbred Won The West to the Hall Of Champions with a special event to be held on Saturday, October 6 at 10:15am. ( Read More)

International Stallion Stakes Kick Off Week 2 posted on: 10/4/2012 Grand Circuit racing resumes at The Red Mile on Thursday, October 4th with a matinee post time of 1:00pm. Week two features the International Stallion Stakes (INSS) for all divisions of two year olds, beginning with the freshman filly trotters returning to kick off the week’s events in three splits worth a total of $293,300. ( Read More)

A DOZEN IN THE TATTERSALLS PACE HIGHLIGHTS STRONG SATURDAY CARD posted on: 10/3/2012 Saturday’s eleven race Grand Circuit card at The Red Mile is laden with talented pacers vying for over $1.1 million. The $510,300 Tattersalls Pace drew a flat dozen entries and many of the titans in the division are counted among them. ( Read More)

FRIDAY BRINGS SEVEN STAKES posted on: 10/3/2012 Clear skies are forecast for the next few days in Lexington, setting the stage for more intriguing two year old racing in the International Stallion Stakes (INSS). Thursday brings with it seven division of stakes with nearly $600,000 in purses on the clay carpet for the taking. ( Read More)

Sophomore Trotters Compete in Matinee Bluegrass posted on: 9/30/2012 The Red Mile contested six total divisions of the Bluegrass series on their first Matinee card of the season on Sunday, September 30. Three-year-old colt trotters raced in the $227,000 Southwind Farms Bluegrass, while the three-year-old filly trotters went in the $211,000 Cantab Hall Bluegrass. ( Read More)

Nine Divisions of Bluegrass Headlined Saturday Night Card posted on: 9/30/2012 Three sets of Bluegrass stakes were held on Saturday, September 29. The trio consisted of the $431,000 two-year-old colt pace Bluegrass, $141,000 three-year-old filly pace Bluegrass and $202,200 three-year-old colt pace Bluegrass.   ( Read More)

Dual Sets of Bluegrass Contested posted on: 9/29/2012 Divisions for the $404,000 Bluegrass for the two-year-old colt trotters and the $326,100 Bluegrass for two-year-old filly pacers were contested on Friday, September 28. ( Read More)

Thursday Report posted on: 9/28/2012 Written by: Ray Cotolo   ( Read More)

Sunday Matinee posted on: 9/27/2012 Sunday's post time is 1:00PM, as will be the case Thursday-Sunday next week. For further information, visit the Red Mile website. ( Read More)

All Star Card on Saturday posted on: 9/26/2012 The stars of harness racing will light up the night sky in Lexington on Saturday with the two and three year old pacers dominating the twelve race card. ( Read More)

Pair of Under Saddle Race Winners to compete posted on: 9/26/2012 Hybrid horse racing comes to The Red Mile in Lexington, Ky., this Sunday afternoon with a race for trotters competing under saddle. ( Read More)

Grand Circuit Day Two posted on: 9/25/2012 The freshmen colt trotters and filly pacers take the stage for day two of the Red Mile Grand Circuit as part of a twelve race extravaganza on Friday evening. ( Read More)

Bluegrass Freshman Filly Trot Open The Red Mile Meet posted on: 9/24/2012 With the Little Brown Jug and various regional finals now history, the focus of harness racing shifts to the Bluegrass for the premier Grand Circuit event of the season, two wonderful weeks at The Red Mile.  ( Read More)

Kindergarten Standings Update posted on: 9/21/2012 The Red Mile run of the Kindergarten Classic is now complete with legs three and four being raced over the past couple of Thursdays in Kentucky. ( Read More)

$10,000 Guaranteed Pick 4 and Kindergarten Classic Series Highlight tonights card posted on: 9/20/2012 Bolstered by a Sunday night Pick 4 carryover of $2317, The Red Mile along with the USTA Strategic Wagering Program have guaranteed Thursday's Pick 4 Pool at $10,000. Four Kindergarten Classic 2 year old trotting races comprise the Pick 4, two of which will line up 11 starters so wagering combination possibilities will be abundant.  ( Read More)

Under Saddle Race Important Information posted on: 9/18/2012 The Red Mile is proud ( Read More)

Qualifiers Cancelled and Re-scheduled posted on: 9/18/2012 Qualifiers regularly scheduled for today, September 18 have been cancelled and rescheduled for Friday, September 21.  You must re-enter in order to qualify on Friday.  Please contact the race office to do so at (859) 255-0752 ext. 234. ( Read More)

Kindergarten returns on Thursday posted on: 9/12/2012 The Kindergarten Classic series for freshmen trotters resumes with leg #3 at The Red Mile on Thursday night. The series will encompass six races on the program with the fillies competing in races two, three  & four while the colts go in the fifth, tenth and eleventh. ( Read More)

Things to do while visiting Lexington, other than Red Mile racing posted on: 9/12/2012   I love The Red Mile and in turn, Lexington, KY. The time spent there is always a highlight, largely because of the local knowledge I have gained over the years. So...I  have put together a few suggestions based on my personal experience and tastes, in the hope that those coming to Lexington during The Red Mile's fall Grand Circuit meet might enjoy all that this charming city has to offer. ( Read More)

Bolt The Duer In 1:48.2 In $250,000 KYSS Final posted on: 9/11/2012  The 2012 Kentucky Sire Stakes (KYSS) season wrapped up Sunday night (Sept. 9) at The Red Mile with eight $250,000 finals for 2 and 3 year olds of both gaits featured on the card. Two sophomores were able to defend their championships, including the 3-year-old filly trotter Northern Miss Hall and the 3-year-old colt pacer Bolt The Duer. ( Read More)

$2 Million Kentucky Sires Stakes Championship Night Sunday posted on: 9/6/2012 The best 2- and 3-year-old trotters and pacers in the Bluegrass State will be out in full force at The Mile on Sunday, Sept. 9, as the historic Lexington racetrack hosts the $2 million Kentucky Sires Stakes (KYSS) Championship Night. ( Read More)

Grand Circuit meet opens September 27 posted on: 9/3/2012 The fall Grand Circuit meet at The Red Mile in Lexington, KY has long been the showcase for the very finest racing our sport has to offer. The historic red clay mile oval is a true test that separates the champion from the pretender. They greats have all raced here, with Immortals such as Greyhound, Niatross and Moni Maker adding to their rich legacy with remarkable Red Mile accomplishments. ( Read More)