Red Mile Casino Lexington Ky
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- Red Mile Casino Lexington Ky
- Red Mile Casino Lexington Ky
| Location | Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Owned by | Lexington Trots Breeders Association |
| Date opened | September 28th, 1875 |
| Race type | harness racing American Flat Track |
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The Red Mile is a horse racing track located in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. The track hosts harness racing, a type of horse racing in which the horses must pull two-wheeled carts called sulkies while racing. It is one of harness racing's most famous tracks and is located in the heart of the Bluegrass region, an area of Kentucky famous for horse breeding and racing.
In 2014, The Red Mile announced it was partnering with Keeneland to build a $30 million historical racing facility, with 1,000 terminals, scheduled to open September 2015.[1] In May 2015, Keeneland also announced that it would move most of its Off-track betting operations to The Red Mile beginning July 15, 2015, investing over $2 million upgrading The Red Mile's grandstand area.[2]
Facilities[edit]
The race track itself is one mile long and made of red clay, which gives the track its name.
Welcome to the iconic Red Mile Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Futurity, one of the three jewels in Trotting's Triple Crown. Established in 1875, we are the second-oldest harness racing track in the world. Our legacy in racing, combined with simulcasting and Pari-mutuel Gaming terminals, makes us an exciting and dynamic entertainment destination. The Red Mile in Lexington, Kentucky added over 900 of the slot-like gaming machines that offer prizes from a parimutuel pool based on races run in the past, as part of a $42 million renovation and expansion in conjunction with Keeneland, a thoroughbred track also located in Lexington. 1200 Red Mile Road Lexington, KY 40504. From North and South Take I-75 to Lexington. Exit at #113 (US 68/Paris Pike). Turn off the exit Ramp onto Paris Pike heading toward Lexington. Follow Paris Pike for approximately five miles. Paris Pike turns into Broadway; follow it through downtown. Turn right onto Red Mile Road. 386.6 mi 1200 Red Mile Rd, Lexington, KY. Call (859) 255-0752. RJ Deacon — Use to enjoy the Red Mile. Used to win all the time, not huge jackpots but decent wins.
In addition to the race track, The Red Mile features a two-story clubhouse, a round barn, and a park. The clubhouse is often used for weddings, parties, and other gatherings. The Tattersalls area can accommodate large groups and is often used for horse sales.
History[edit]
The track was founded on September 28, 1875 and was sponsored by the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association. Attendance to the opening races was minimal because the track had not been advertised. Once newspapers published articles about the new track, attendance picked up. The track is the second-oldest harness racing track in the world and the oldest horse racing track in Lexington.
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Red Mile Racing Schedule
The Red Mile hosts one of the legs of the Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Trotters, the annual Kentucky Futurity.
Since 2017, American Flat Track motorcycle racing is conducted during the off-season.
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External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Red Mile and Keeneland Joint Venture'. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ^'Keeneland Expands Wagering Operations to The Red Mile'. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
Red Mile Casino Lexington Ky
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