June 2019
Churchill Downs enters into lease agreement with Louisville Thoroughbred Society
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — (WHAS11)-The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) unanimously approved a Churchill Downs Racetrack request to lease and operate a “racetrack extension” at the new Louisville Thoroughbred Society, a private membership club that is scheduled to open in downtown Louisville later in 2019. Churchill Downs Racetrack and the [...]
From Insider Louisville: Private downtown wagering club gets approval from racing commission
Churchill Downs Racetrack and the Louisville Thoroughbred Society are moving forward with plans to open a “racetrack extension” with off-site betting downtown. The track and club owners got approval on Tuesday from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to operate a private-membership club at 209 E. Main St. The club will offer simulcasting and [...]
New Louisville Thoroughbred Society gains simulcast approval
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved a Churchill Downs Racetrack request to lease and operate a “racetrack extension” at the new Louisville Thoroughbred Society, a private membership club that is scheduled to open in downtown Louisville later this year. Churchill Downs Racetrack and the Louisville Thoroughbred Society, [...]
Churchill Downs to offer off-track betting at private club in downtown Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Churchill Downs Inc. will offer off-track betting on horse races at a members-only private club in the works in downtown Louisville. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved Churchill Downs’ request Tuesday to place 12 self-service simulcasting terminals at the club, called the Louisville Thoroughbred Society, which [...]
LOUISVILLE THOROUGHBRED SOCIETY: NEW PEEKS TO PIQUE YOUR INTEREST
Here are some new looks, designs, construction photos and other concepts that are beginning to take real shape at 209 East Main Street in downtown Louisville — soon to be the new home for the new Louisville Thoroughbred Society. Come take a look. Better yet, go to the LTS website [...]
May 2019
WARMER WEATHER = MORE CONSTRUCTION ON LOUISVILLE THOROUGHBRED SOCIETY / COMING THIS FALL
(Historic bar is under full restoration in "The Louisville Thoroughbred Society's" premium "Cigar Bar" area. Photo by Gene McLean) Warmer weather has been slow to arrive. Drier weather has been even slower. But things are starting to rev up at 209 East Main Street -- soon to be the home of [...]
Louisville Thoroughbred Society’s “Premium Cigar Bar” Taking Shape
(A historic, antique bar has been set into place, and bolted down. Restoration and addition to begin this week at the Louisville Thoroughbred Society / Photo by Mike Schnell) A historic, wooden bar -- which was originally constructed decades ago, and most recently acquired by Founding Member Mike Schnell from [...]
April 2019
Bricks. Mortar. Structure. Stamina. Louisville Thoroughbred Society Growing, Going Strong
(Bricks and mortar are going up on the historic Hughes Lofts and the home of “The Louisville Thoroughbred Society.” / Photo by Gene McLean) Bricks and mortar. They add up to structure and stamina. And, they are adding up to major improvements and advancements to the Hughes Lofts at 209 [...]
On The Way “Up”: Towers Going Up; Walls Going Up; Elevator Shafts Going Up
The Louisville Thoroughbred Society is up to a lot of things these days. "Up" being the operative word. The new and improved website -- www.thelouisvillethoroughbredsociety.com -- is now "UP" and online, and prospective members can access that portal to find out more about how the project is progressing and how [...]
January 2019
December 2018
November 2018
Future Home of The Pressbox
The Louisville Thoroughbred Society will be the future home of The Pressbox, a locally-produced media suite that will feature live podcasts, webcasts, news, features, handicapping tips and wagering advice from a list of prominent handicappers and horsemen.