Kentucky Governor Beshear will join state, local leaders at a ground breaking ceremony on Friday for Revolutionary Racing Kentucky, expected to begin Quarter Horse racing in 20230.

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ASHLAND, KY–OCTOBER 24, 2022–Ground will be broken Friday for the construction of a world-class horse racing facility in eastern Kentucky. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. Friday (OCT 28) at 11 a.m (EDT). Paul Coffey Blvd. in Ashland.

Among those set to speak are Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Boyd County Judge Executive Eric Chaney, state legislators and Kentucky horse racing leaders.

In July, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission awarded the Commonwealth’s ninth and final racing license to Revolutionary Racing Kentucky, which plans to invest $55 million to build Kentucky’s first track dedicated to quarter horses, as well as an equestrian center and entertainment complex. The track is expected to open for the 2024 racing season.

"We are grateful for the opportunity and excited about what this will mean for the people of eastern Kentucky," said Larry Lucas, Chairman of Revolutionary Racing Kentucky.

The project will create hundreds of union construction jobs, as well as more than 200 permanent jobs and nearly $1 million in new tax revenues each year. The centerpiece among the nearly 200 acres of development will be a 660-yard sprint track, while an adjacent former Sears store will be converted to a gaming facility.

What:   Groundbreaking ceremony for a $55 million horse racing
              track, equestrian center and entertainment facility
When:   11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28
Where:  11000 Paul Coffey Blvd., Ashland, Kentucky