A sport deeply rooted in the sweet bluegrass of Kentucky, horse racing is a cultural celebration and age-old tradition in the Commonwealth. During the late 19th Century, Northern Kentucky was home to
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhDSpecial to NKyTribuneRobert D. Webster and Dr. James C. Claypool, A Tradition Reborn: From Old Latonia Race Track to Turfway Park Racing and Gaming A 140-Year History (
May 23 1876 Joe Borden of Boston pitches the first no-hitter in NL history. 1884 Knight of Ellersie, ridden by S. Fischer, wins the two-horse Preakness Stakes by two lengths over Welcher.