Kentucky Downs Racetrack and Gaming Parlor Sold to Thoroughbred Owner, Former Casino ...

The Kentucky Downs horse racetrack and gaming parlor featuring 750 historical racing terminals is being sold to a thoroughbred owner and former casino executive. The undisclosed deal transfers the venue from its current owners Kentucky Downs Partners to a recently formed entity called Kentucky Racing Acquisition. The latter is owned by Ron Winchell, a prominent thoroughbred breeder and racer, and former Station Casinos CFO Marc Falcone.

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