Turfway Park Raises Maiden Special Weights, Allowance Purses

Turfway Park, whose Holiday meet begins Dec. 4, has raised the purses for maiden special weights to $80,000 and allowance races will be up to $86,000, Churchill Downs Inc. reported via a release on Wednesday.

Registered Kentucky-breds in maiden special weight races are now increased by $10,000 from last year's amount of $70,000. Allowance races will range from $82,000-$86,000, up from the 2023 rate of $72,000-$80,000.

“We're excited to offer top-tier racing opportunities at Turfway Park this winter and continue building on Kentucky's strong year-round circuit,” said Tyler Picklesimer, director of racing and racing secretary for Turfway Park. “With a robust stakes schedule and attractive purses, Turfway is the place to be for winter racing.”