Representing Kentucky Horsemen since 1973
The Kentucky Harness Horsemen's Association (KHHA) is a non-profit organization serving Standardbred horse owners, breeders, trainers, drivers, and fans who participate in the sport of harness racing in the Bluegrass state. We have representatives at Kentucky harness racing tracks and the fair racing circuit.
News
Oak Grove
Washington County (Lebanon) Saturday May 29
Graves County (Mayfield)
Saturday June 05
Ballard County (LaCenter)
Saturday June 12
McCracken County (Paducah)
Tuesday June 22
Marion County (Lebanon)
Tuesday June 29
Woodford County (Lebanon)
Wednesday July 7
Mercer County (Red Mile)
Wednesday July 14
Finals (Red Mile)
Wednesday July 21
August 1st - September 21st
Sunday-Tuesday 1 p.m.
October 1st - October 10th
Friday - Sunday 1 p.m.
RED MILE
Regular Meet: July 19th - Sept. 16th 2018 (Thursday, Saturday, & Sunday)
Grand Circuit Meet: Sept. 27th - Oct. 7th 2018 (Thursday - Sunday)
October 12th - November 23rd
ECL (Corbin)
July 2nd - July 24th
Raced at The Red Mile
Oak Grove
October 12th - November 23rd
ECL (Corbin)
July 4th - July 27th
Sunday-Tuesday
Raced at The Red Mile
Washington County (Lebanon) Saturday May 29
Graves County (Mayfield)
Saturday June 05
Ballard County (LaCenter)
Saturday June 12
McCracken County (Paducah)
Tuesday June 22
Marion County (Lebanon)
Tuesday June 29
Woodford County (Lebanon)
Wednesday July 7
Mercer County (Red Mile)
Tuesday July 13
Finals (Red Mile)
Tuesday July 20
August 1st - September 21st
Sunday-Tuesday 1 p.m.
October 1st - October 10th
Friday - Sunday 1 p.m.
Kentucky Sire Stakes
Two Year Olds:
Leg 1: 8/1 Trotters, 8/2 Pacers
Leg 2: 8/15 Trotters, 8/16 Pacers
Leg 3: 8/23 Trotters, 8/24 Pacers
Leg 4: 9/5 Trotters, 9/6 Pacers
Championships: 9/19 & 9/20
Three Year Olds
Leg 1: 8/8 Trotters, 8/10 Pacers
Leg 2: 8/17 Trotters, 8/22 Pacers
Leg 3: 8/29 Trotters, 8/31 Pacers
Leg 4: 9/7 Trotters, 9/12 Pacers
Championships: 9/19 & 9/20
CLICK HERE FOR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
KHHA provides membership opportunities to all trainers, drivers, owners, breeders, and fans that have a stake in the harness racing industry in Kentucky. Annual membership is $50 and expires on February 28th each year.
KHHA Membership Benefits include:
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Race bike coverage up to $2,000 provided programmed trainer, owner(s), and driver are all current members. Coverage applies to actual race horse is competing and pre-race warm-ups. Paid out over $25,000 in recent years to KHHA members.
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3rd party liability insurance from H.H.I. that provides coverage against damages that your horse may cause to some other person or person’s property. Must occur at a pari-mutuel racetrack, county fair racetrack, or approved training center which must be listed on your membership. This insurance costs the KHHA $37 per member, yet is provided to each member along with other benefits at the annual membership fee of $50. 3rd party liability insurance has paid out over $15,000 in Kentucky claims the last several years.
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Representation for members at the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, National Insurance Conferences, USTA District Meetings, and County Fair Meetings.
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Tracking of legislation and regulatory changes that impact harness racing in Kentucky.
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Negotiates contracts for horsemen at harness racetracks.
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Annual banquet to recognize accomplishments of Kentucky horsemen.
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One of a kind owner’s bonus program for those members eligible that participate in overnight racing at The Red Mile.
Oak Grove
Kentucky Sire Stakes
April 1st - July 2nd - Mondays & Tuesdays
July 7th - July 16th - Sundays, Mondays & Tuesday
Stakes
Two Year Olds:
Leg 1: 6/24
Leg 2: 7/7
Final: 7/14
Consolation: 7/15
Three Year Olds:
Leg 1: 6/24
Leg 2: 6/7
Final: 7/14
Consolation: 7/15
Four Year Olds:
Leg 1: 4/22
Leg 2: 5/6
Final: 5/13
Leg 1: 5/27
Leg 2: 6/17
Final: 6/25
July 21st - September 17th
Sundays -5:05 p.m
Mondays & Tuesdays - 1 p.m.
September 26th-28th
Thursday-Saturday 1 p.m.
October 4th - 6th
Friday - Sunday 1 p.m.
Cumerland Run (Corbin)
October 13th - November 5th
Sunday-Tuesday
Stakes
Two Year Olds
Leg 1: 10/13
Leg 2: 10/28
Finals: 11/5
Three Year Olds
Leg 1: 10/14
Leg 2: 10/21
Finals: 11/5
Four Year Olds:
Leg 1: 10/22
Leg 2: 10/29
Leg 3: 11/5
Washington County (Lebanon) Saturday May 25 1:00 EST
Purchase District (LaCenter)
Saturday June 01 1:00 CST
Ballard County (LaCenter) Saturday June 8 1:00 CST
Western KY Fair (Oak Grove)
Tuesday June 18 3:00 CST
Marion County (Lebanon)
Wednesday June 26 3:00 EST
Woodford County (Lebanon) Saturday July 6 1:00 EST
Mercer County (Red Mile)
Saturday July 13 1:00 EST
Finals (Red Mile)
Sunday July 21 5:05 EST
Red Mile - KYSS
Two Year Olds:
Leg 1: 7/28 CT, 7/29 FT, 7/30 FP, 8/4 CP
Leg 2: 8/5 CT, 8/11 FP, 8/12 FT, 8/13 CP
Leg 3: 8/18 CT, 8/19 FP, 8/25 CP, 8/26 FT
Leg 4: 9/1 CT & FP, 9/3 CP & FT
KYSS Championship- 9/15
Commonwealth - 9/16
Golden Rod - 9/17
Three Year Olds:
Leg 1: 7/30 FT, 8/4 CP, 8/5 CT, 8/6 FP
Leg 2: 8/11 FT, 8/12 CP, 8/13 CT, 8/18 FP
Leg 3: 8/20 CP & FT, 8/25 CT, 8/27 FP
Leg 4: 9/2 CP & FT, 9/8 CT & FP
Finals: 9/15-9/17
Wildcat Series
Two Year Olds
Leg 1: 7/28 CT, 7/29 FT, 7/30 FP, 8/4 CP
Leg 2: 8/5 CT 8/11 FP, 8/12 FT, 8/13 CP
Leg 3: 8/18 CT, 8/19 FP, 8/25 CP, 8/26 FT
Leg 4: 9/1 CT & FP, 9/3 CP & FT
Leg 5: 9/9 CT & FP, 9/1- CP & FT
Four Year Olds
Leg 1: 7/22 H> & MT, 7/23 H&GP & MP
Leg 2: 8/26 H> & MT, 8/27 H&GP & MP
Leg 3: 9/9 H> & MP, 9/10 H&GP & MP
