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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

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Washington County (Lebanon)        Saturday May 29

 

Graves County (Mayfield) 

   Saturday June 05   

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 Ballard County (LaCenter)          

   Saturday June 12   

 
McCracken County (Paducah)

   Tuesday June 22                                       

Marion County (Lebanon)

   Tuesday June 29     

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Woodford County (Lebanon)        

   Wednesday July 7

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Mercer County (Red Mile)

   Wednesday July 14

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Finals  (Red Mile)  

   Wednesday July 21                 

          

August 1st - September 21st

Sunday-Tuesday    1 p.m.

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October 1st - October 10th

Friday - Sunday      1 p.m.

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RED MILE

Regular Meet: July 19th - Sept. 16th 2018 (Thursday, Saturday, & Sunday)

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Grand Circuit Meet: Sept. 27th - Oct. 7th 2018 (Thursday - Sunday)

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October 12th - November 23rd

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ECL (Corbin)

July 2nd - July 24th

Raced at The Red Mile

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October 12th - November 23rd

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ECL (Corbin)

July 4th - July 27th

Sunday-Tuesday

Raced at The Red Mile

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Washington County (Lebanon)        Saturday May 29

 

Graves County (Mayfield) 

   Saturday June 05   

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 Ballard County (LaCenter)          

   Saturday June 12   

 
McCracken County (Paducah)

   Tuesday June 22                                       

Marion County (Lebanon)

   Tuesday June 29     

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Woodford County (Lebanon)        

   Wednesday July 7

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Mercer County (Red Mile)

   Tuesday July 13

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Finals  (Red Mile)  

   Tuesday July 20                 

          

August 1st - September 21st

Sunday-Tuesday    1 p.m.

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October 1st - October 10th

Friday - Sunday      1 p.m.

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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

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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

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CLICK HERE FOR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

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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.    

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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.    

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Kentucky  Sire Stakes

April 1st - July 2nd - Mondays & Tuesdays

July 7th - July 16th - Sundays, Mondays & Tuesday

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Stakes

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Two Year Olds:

Leg 1: 6/24

Leg 2: 7/7

Final: 7/14

Consolation: 7/15

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Three Year Olds:

Leg 1: 6/24

Leg 2: 6/7

Final: 7/14

Consolation: 7/15

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Four Year Olds:

Leg 1: 4/22

Leg 2: 5/6

Final: 5/13

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Leg 1: 5/27

Leg 2: 6/17

Final: 6/25

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Horse Legs

July 21st - September 17th

Sundays -5:05 p.m

Mondays & Tuesdays - 1 p.m.

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September 26th-28th

Thursday-Saturday 1 p.m.

October 4th - 6th

Friday - Sunday 1 p.m.

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Cumerland Run (Corbin)

October 13th - November 5th

Sunday-Tuesday

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STALL APPLICATION

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Stakes

Two Year Olds

Leg 1: 10/13 

Leg 2: 10/28

Finals: 11/5 

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Three Year Olds

Leg 1: 10/14

Leg 2: 10/21

Finals: 11/5 

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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

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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

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Mercer County (Red Mile)

  Saturday July 13   1:00 EST

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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&GT & MT, 7/23 H&GP & MP
Leg 2: 8/26 H&GT & MT, 8/27 H&GP & MP
Leg 3: 9/9 H&GT & MP, 9/10 H&GP & MP

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