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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

An exercise rider rides a horse on the main track during morning training on the opening day of the Spring Meet on April 7, 2023, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

‘A world class racetrack.’ Spectators pack the grandstand for Keeneland’s opening day

Bryce Towle, Reporter April 13, 2023

Racing fans gathered for opening day of Keeneland, a local horse racetrack on Friday, April 7.  The event brings in spectators of all ages, some attending since their younger years. Local attendee...

The sun sets over Kroger Field during the UK vs Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Florida won 29-21. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky football season opener moved to September 3rd

Braden Ramsey June 17, 2020

Our first glimpse of the blue and white will come a couple days earlier than initially scheduled. Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart announced Tuesday afternoon that Kentucky's season opener versus Eastern...

Caroline Will and Logan Howard were selected out of a pool of more than 130 applicants to be Royal Court Princesses. 

Two UK students selected to be Derby Royal Court Princesses

Lauryn Haas January 30, 2018

Some little girls dream of becoming Miss America. Others strive to become the next President of the United States.Some Kentucky natives dream of being appointed to the Kentucky Derby Festival Royal Court.Two...

Derby day at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 6, 2017, in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff

Kentuckians celebrate state’s birthday

Bailey Vandiver June 1, 2017

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday, dear Kentucky, happy birthday to you…Today, Kentuckians celebrate the 225-year anniversary of our commonwealth becoming an official part...

Jockey

Off To The Races: Kentucky’s Famous Racetracks

Morgan Garrett May 8, 2017

And they’re off for the best two minutes in sports! Bluegrass, rolling hills, thoroughbreds, bourbon, and fancy hats are what make Kentucky the place to be every spring. Lexington, Kentucky is home to...

Horses racing during the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Louisville, Ky.

Repurcussions of American Pharoah’s Triple Crown campaign seen at Oaks and Derby a year later

Anthony Crawford May 7, 2016

Prior to last year, the drought of a Triple Crown winner had entered it’s 37th straight year. The failure of a horse to accomplish one of the premier feats in the world of sports — securing wins at...

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