michael taylor

All-sources handle on the Turfway Park Winter/Spring Meet, which concluded Saturday, increased 62% from a year ago, while purse money awarded jumped 43%, according to a release from the Kentucky track. More than $145 million was wagered at the meeting, nearly $56 million more than 2022. Connections who raced at Turfway Park were rewarded with more than $19 million in prize money, an increase of more than $5.5 million (including funds from the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund). Turfway Park ran nine additional days this year and had an increase of...

After two years of rebuilding, Turfway Park will welcome back live racing fans Wednesday, Nov. 30 with first post time scheduled for 6:15p.m. The 19-day Holiday Meet covers a five-week stretch with live racing Wednesday to Saturday through Saturday, Dec. 31, with the exception of a switch from Saturday, Dec. 10 to Sunday, Dec. 11 and no racing on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. First post-time is 6:15PM and Saturday's race program will start at 12:45p.m. "We look forward to welcoming back our racing fans, who have made many memories at...

Michael Taylor has been named President of Turfway Park and President of Newport Racing & Gaming. Taylor brings 20 years of gaming leadership experience in both regulatory and corporate roles, it was announced Tuesday. He has led a variety of operational teams including gaming, racing, food and beverage and security and has served on the opening teams for three gaming properties. As President, Taylor will be responsible for leading Turfway Park and Newport Gaming including compliance and regulatory requirements and the management of live and historical racing. "I am incredibly...