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.
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Oak Grove
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
Oak Grove
October 12th - November 23rd
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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
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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
Oak Grove
Kentucky Sire Stakes
March 24th-July 16th
Mondays & Tuesdays​
Optional Saturday, Sundays, Wednesdays throughout meet
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Stakes​
Two Year Olds:
Leg 1: 6/23
Leg 2: 7/7
Final: 7/14
Consolation: 7/15
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Three Year Olds:
Leg 1: 6/23 (6/24 Optional)
Leg 2: 7/7 (7/8 Optional)
Final: 7/14
Consolation: 7/15
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Four Year Olds:
Leg 1: 4/21
Leg 2: 4/28
Final: 5/11
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Leg 1: 5/26
Leg 2: 6/2
Leg 3: 6/16
Final: 6/24
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Washington County (Lebanon) Saturday May 24th
(Optional Friday May 23rd)
Purchase District (Mayfield)
Saturday May 31st
(Optional Friday May 30th)
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Ballard County (LaCenter) Saturday June 7th
(Optional June 6th)
Western KY Fair (Oak Grove)
Wednesday June 18
Marion County (Lebanon)
Saturday June 28th
(Optional Friday June 27th
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Woodford County (Versailles) Saturday July 5th
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Mercer County (Red Mile)
Saturday July 12th
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Finals (Red Mile)
Sunday July 20th
July 20th - September 16th
Sundays -5:05 p.m
Mondays & Tuesdays - 1 p.m
Wednesdays (7/30-9/3) 1pm.
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September 25th-28th
Thursday-Saturday 1 p.m.
October 3rd - 5th
Friday - Sunday 1 p.m.
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Cumerland Run (Corbin)
October 11th - November 4th
Sunday-Tuesday
Optional Saturdays​​
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Stakes
Two Year Olds
Leg 1: 10/11 CP & FP; 10/12 CT & FT
Leg 2: 10/20 CP & FP; 10/21 CT & FT
Finals: 11/4
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Three Year Olds
Leg 1: 10/13 CP & FP; 10/14 CT & FT
Leg 2: 10/27 CP & FP; 10/28 CT & FT
Finals: 11/4
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Four Year Olds:
Leg 1: 10/19
Leg 2: 10/26
Leg 3: 11/4
Red Mile - KYSS
Two Year Olds:
Leg 1: 7/28 CT, 7/30 FT, 7/29 FP, 7/27 CP
Leg 2: 8/6 CT, 8/10 FP, 8/11 FT, 8/5 CP
Leg 3: 8/18 CT, 8/19 FP, 8/17 CP, 8/20 FT
Leg 4: 8/27 CT, 8/31 FP, 8/26 CP, & 9/1 FT
KYSS Championship- 9/14
Commonwealth - 9/15
Golden Rod - 9/16
Three Year Olds:
Leg 1: 8/3 FT & CP, 8/4 CT & FP
Leg 2: 8/12 FT & CP, 8/13 CT & FP
Leg 3: 8/24 CP & FT, 8/25 CT & FP
Leg 4: 9/2 CP, 9/3 FT, 9/7 CT & FP
Championship Final: 9/14
Commonwealth Finals: 9/15
Goldenrod Finals : 9/16
Wildcat Series
Two Year Olds
Leg 1: 7/27 CP, 7/28 CT, 7/29 FP, 7/30 FT
Leg 2: 8/5 CP, 8/6 CT, 8/10 FP, 8/11 FT,
Leg 3: 8/17 CP, 8/18 CT, 8/19 FP, 8/20 FT
Leg 4: 8/26 CP, 8/27 CT, 8/31 FP, 9/1 FT
Leg 5: 9/8 CT & CP, 9/9- FP & FT
Three Year Olds
Leg 1: 8/3 FT & CP; 8/4 CT & FP
Leg 2: 8/12 CP & FT; 8/13 CT & FP
Leg 3: 8/24 CP & FT; 8/25 CT & FP
Leg 4: 9/2 CP, 9/3 FT, 9/7 CT & FP
Leg 5: 9/15 CP & FT; 9/16 CT & FP
Four Year Olds
Leg 1: 7/21 H&GP & MP, 7/22 H> & MT
Leg 2: 8/18 H&GP & MP, 8/19 H> & MT
Leg 3: 9/8 H&GP & MP, 9/9 H> & MT
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 $2,500 provided programmed trainer, owner(s), and driver are all current members. Coverage applies to actual race horse that is competing and pre-race warm-ups.
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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.
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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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