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Kentucky Downs: Where Champions Are Made
4 Aug
Summary
- Shisospicy earned an Eclipse Award as top female sprinter in 2025.
- Trainer Jose D'Angelo has a strong record at Kentucky Downs.
- The 2026 racing meet at Kentucky Downs runs from Aug 29 to Sept 9.
Kentucky Downs stands out as a distinctive racing venue, known for its unique layout and schedule. The track played a crucial role in the championship season of Shisospicy, who earned the 2025 Eclipse Award for champion female sprinter. After competing at Royal Ascot, Shisospicy returned to the U.S. and dominated the G2 Music City Stakes at Kentucky Downs, setting the stage for her record-breaking win in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint.
Trainer Jose D'Angelo has demonstrated considerable success at Kentucky Downs. In the 2025 season, seven of his nine starters finished in the top two positions. His horses, including Shisospicy and Howard Wolowitz, secured strong results in key races. Notably, Howard Wolowitz achieved D'Angelo's first Grade 1 victory at the track in the G1 Franklin-Simpson Stakes.
The 2026 live racing season at Kentucky Downs is scheduled for seven dates: August 29 and 30, followed by September 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9.
