Kentucky Downs Salutes Equine Research Foundation, Sponsors

The Sept. 24 card at Kentucky Downs in Franklin is now the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Day, in support of a leading source of equine veterinary research.
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The Sept. 24 card at Kentucky Downs in Franklin is now the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Day, in support of a leading source of veterinary research for horses.

Under the unique arrangement offered by Kentucky Downs President Corey Johnsen, Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation is soliciting sponsorships for eight races on the 10-race card, with the foundation retaining sponsorship fees.

“We appreciate the innovative program Kentucky Downs has offered,” said Edward L. Bowen, president, Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. “We are proud to announce the following have signed on as individual race sponsors: Team Valor, Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, Equibase, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Royal Oak Farm, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Three Chimneys, and Starlight Racing. This is a statement on their behalf that they support research designed to enhance the health and safety of the horse.”

Starlight Racing is offering a $500 betting opportunity connected to its sponsored race. Fans on site at Kentucky Downs that day can sign up to be eligible for a drawing of $500 to wager on the Starlight race

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