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Date December 18, 2011
Name Gabe (Part 2 of 2)
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Comments to convince our legislators to get it on the ballot, and then have to be very aggressively involved in the campaign to pass it if it makes it on the ballot. It certainly could be a big year for us politically. I had lunch with George Teague while at HHI and attempted to convince him to send one of his young stallions to Kentucky. He told me that he had actually considered it, but one of the farms in OUR state had advised him against it due to the uncertainty. I won't mention any names. I am happy to say that he actually seems to be open to the possibility once again. He just sent 2 to OH in hopes they get things turned around. That's about all I have for now, feel free to drop by with your thoughts and comments anytime. Again, they are appreciated. Gabe



Date December 18, 2011
Name Gabe Prewitt
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Comments Hey Mike, I appreciate the comments, this section was starting to get some dust on it. I actually just saw you had posted when I jumped on to update the site and I believe I have probably addressed a lot of your concerns in my update. We certainly seem to be in a better position to get something done than we have been in years. We have pushed ALL three tracks to move on Instant Racing by attempting to give them incentives to install the machines NOW. However, all have declined and feel that it is better to await a final decision before investing in the product. The results at Kentucky Downs continue to amaze me, and I hope we can get a positive ruling soon. I have spoken with Brett Boyd (President of Michigan HHA) a few times over the last week, and I know they are in extensive talks to install the machines at their tracks. They were amazed with the success of Kentucky Downs as well. We may be in for a busy year politically if we can get the ball rolling with an expanded gaming constitutional amendment. We will hav



Date December 16, 2011
Name mike murphy
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Comments It seems like nothing is happening in our business,The Governor has said he's full steam ahead,Instant wagering at Ky Downs is up 24% and brought 700,000. plus to the track and the thorobred horseman! Whats wrong with our people do they want to go down in flames or are they going to get on board!! Didn't you go to a meeting in Florida a couple of weeks ago? Wasn't anything said that would be of interest to us the Kentucky Horseman! Merry Christmas and hopefully a Happy New Year, with some help for the industry!!



Date May 11, 2011
Name Gabe Prewitt
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Comments (continued from below) out a 2-day land lease with The Red Mile. This would be similar to The Red Mile leasing part or all of their land for other events throughout the year. I am not sure how they were compensated for the land lease, but we all know they made something off the deal. Even though technically they were not the 'host track.' Even if they had been, under the current contract setup it would not have added to our 'guaranteed' purse amount. Let me know if you have any other concerns. Gabe



Date May 11, 2011
Name Gabe Prewitt
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Comments Hey Mike & Aaron, I will take a look into the qualifiers at the fairgrounds Mike. I know that we ran into problems trying to have qualifiers at Red Mile last year because the commission would not let us hold them without a working teletimer. I am not sure if the same requirement would have to be in place if we tried having Q'fers at a fair track. Aaron, We are currently on the final year of a guaranteed contract with The Red Mile. Meaning if they handle $10 billion or $10 between now and the end of the year, we are still going to be racing for the exact same purse account over our 21 racing days in 2011. As far as the Derby & Oaks betting at Red Mile goes, I know Keeneland was still the 'host' track and ran the entire operation (their tellers, under their contracts with Churchill). The Red Mile was not their first choice, as they wanted to set up betting terminals at the horse park. It is my understanding that the commission informed them that they could ONLY host wagering at pari-mutuel facilities, thus they worked o



Date May 10, 2011
Name Aaron Young
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Comments How could the Red Mile accept bets on thoroughbred races? Is the Red Mile going to give the purse account its share of what they took in on the Kentucky Derby and Oaks cards? Seeing as how the purse account gave up $100,000 last year. Where does the Association and Racing Commission stand on this issue?



Date May 9, 2011
Name mike murphy
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Comments I have beeen thinking that maybe the fair personell could consider having qualifiers at Lebanon, Ky. The fairgrounds is full and most horses are ready to qualify,but its a long way,plus a lot of expense to the nearest track.



Date May 5, 2011
Name James
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Comments This site is great. I am happy to see this step forward in Kentucky Standard Bred Racing. Keep up the good work, see at the Red Mile.



Date April 21, 2011
Name Debbie Cullipher
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Comments When will the last nomination that were made on April 15th for the Ky Fairs be posted



Date April 12, 2011
Name Gabe Prewitt
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Comments Mike, I agree totally. Obviously given our racing calendar, the 2-year olds would only be able to race at Lexington still. I also think it would be better overall for KENTUCKY horsemen if we can race for possibly a few legs followed by a smaller final.



Date April 11, 2011
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Comments About the sire stakes question. Even if it wasn't feasible to race legs at the other tracks,I believe it would be in the best interest of the Ky horsemen to have more legs with a smaller final.



Date March 8, 2011
Name Ken Terpenning
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Comments Gabe, Again, I was just passing their sentiments on, this was not my concern or opinion. I did want to clarify about the totals being released in past elections is all. Of course, there is no way to know if someone's vote counted by simply posting the vote totals. It would be to the extreme and a bit ridiculous to have the organization post a complete list of who voted and whether it was counted or not. However, I do think vote totals for each candidate can be shared without jeopardizing someone's feelings or whatever the concern was that was raised that led to the totals not being released in the first place. In every election nationwide, the total votes cast for each candidate, the number of votes or ballots cast in the election and the percentage of the total membership or voting base that voted are readily available for public knowledge. This information should not offend any of the candidates, but rather inspire them to take a different approach in the next election if they decide to run. The independent firm hired to



Date March 1, 2011
Name Gabe Prewitt
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Comments Hey Ken, I appreciate the heads up that the vote totals had been released in the past. I will follow up once again and see if they would like me to go ahead and post the actual vote counts. The one thing I will mention for those implying 'shady' practices for not seeing that their vote was counted, how would it satisfy their curiosity if solely the vote totals were posted? The totals would not clarify this point whatsoever. We pay a PREMIUM for these elections to go through an independent third party to ensure there is no wrongdoing, so I believe anyone with sour grapes should keep that in mind.



Date March 1, 2011
Name Ken Terpenning
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Comments Gabe...just fyi, when I last ran for the KHHA board in 2007, the vote tallies were sent out in the newsletter by Mr. Napier. I do not know if this policy changed since that time or not, but I can tell you I have gotten several comments from members expressing sentiments like (and I am not quoting anyone here) "It seems shady for the voting results not to be posted for all members to see and to not be able to know their votes counted." So, perhaps the Board can reconsider this and allow the results to be shared with everyone as it is a public election within our organization. Thanks!



Date March 1, 2011
Name mike murphy
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Comments Where are the official tallies of the votes for the Director election just held? I believe we should all be entitled to the results. We get it on state and federal!



Date February 16, 2011
Name .Glenda Honey
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Comments HELLO, I am the Sec/Tres of the Tennessee Harness Horsemans Association in Fayetteville, Tenn and we would like to invite any interested parties to nominate to our MidSouth Pacing Derby and MidSouth Trotting Derby for two and three yr olds and also our MidSouth Aged Pace and MidSouth Aged Trot for four yrs old and up. These races will be at our award winning Lincoln County Fair the second week of Sept. Nominations are due by March 1 in the amount of $50 with $25 membership fee. Sustaining fee is due May 1 in the amount of %50 and entry fee is $100 day before race. Please give me a call at 931-993-6010 or an email if you have any questions or if you need nomination forms. Thank you very much for your time.



Date February 10, 2011
Name mike murphy
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Comments I read today in the Danille newspaper that Dr. Edgar Morgan died 2/7/2011 he was 92. Dr. Morgan was the main force behind the KHHA formation and its first president. Gabe intends to publish his obituary on this site.



Date January 24, 2011
Name Marie Smith
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Comments Hello to all, I am writing in regards to the latest test requirement, Equine Piroplasmosis. I wanted to write and give a little incite on this test. Breathitt Veterinary Center in Hopkinsville and University of KY Diagnostic Lab in Lexington runs the test for 15 dollars per strain and there are two strains required. UKDLab also charges a 10$ accession fee(one time, not per specimen). This is what your veterinary's cost will be, so please be aware of their cost and their mark up. I just wanted to relay my information because from what I hear some veterinary's are misinforming their clients.



Date January 23, 2011
Name Nick Coleman
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City Kuttawa
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Comments Nice job on the web page! Keep up the good work!



Date January 23, 2011
Name Janet Emersn
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City Golconda
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Comments I think the new rule change is a great idea! I will consider this an eye for an eye. There was no hesitation when the rule was changed in (the middle of the stream) to exclude non-reidents from racing in the fairs. You could not stand the competion.You had to figure out some way to try to get all the money.You did not consider or care the devastation it would cause on owners and trainers. So you , the breeders, are going to outsmart yourselves and put you own selves out of business! You have my blessings!



Date January 12, 2011
Name Gabe Prewitt
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Comments Mike, I agree with you that the Illinois Horsemen were simply betrayed. Unfortunately that is politics at it's worst. Just gives you a sick feeling for what went down there. I heard that the guy said he did not bring it up for a vote because the Governor would have vetoed it. Just simply a cop out, and absolutely no excuse for doing their part to do the right thing. With a new legislature being sworn in today, any efforts in Illinois will have to completely start from scratch. Not that it makes it any better for them, but we certainly know how they feel as you eluded to. It will be interesting to follow the situation in Ohio now with the change of administrations.



Date January 12, 2011
Name mike murphy
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Comments Well Illinois Horsemen got the rug yanked out from under them!! They needed 60 votes think they had 65 and then,POlITICS TOOK OVER, and left them wondering what had just happened,12 hours later they are still wondering why they were betrayed. Guess we understand that here in Ky. How a few or one can hold several industries hostage!! What s shame that would have benifited us directly and indirectly. Hope we have better luck!! with our legislators.



Date January 9, 2011
Name Stanley
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Comments The new web site looks really great. I hope that it keeps updated!!!



Date January 8, 2011
Name Gabe Prewitt
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Comments Hey Mike, I got a chance to sit down and talk to the Illinois folks at the HHI meetings in Florida last month. They were working very hard on the state legislature to get this done. I know that they were under the impression that they had about 60% in their favor for the upcoming vote. I will be watching closely as well, and hope they get the job done!! With Illinois/Ohio hopefully pushing slots through, our state is going to have to do something!!!



Date January 8, 2011
Name mike murphy
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City Lebanon
State Ky
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Comments Like the new web site,looks like the Illinois Assoc. & horsemen are really working hard on their situation and will know the fruits of there labors by tuesday, I wish Ky was doing their part.Of course Illinois getting slots would surely help us, bring St Louis back into the racing circuit! Of course getting things going here would be better.