King of the Turf champion’s belt a trophy as unique as contest

FRANKLIN, Ky. (Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022) — Kenny Mollicone established himself as the National Turf Handicapping Champion by winning the King of the Turf Handicapping Challenge last September during the FanDuel Meet at Kentucky Downs. Now he’ll have the belt to prove it. Mollicone, a 47-year-old real-estate developer from Somerset, Mass., will be presented the … Continued

G2 Calumet Turf Cup: Imperador gives Lobo, Figuieredo 2nd stakes

Story by Mike Kane  FRANKLIN, Ky. (Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021) — Trainer Paulo Lobo wasn’t surprised when the Argentinian-bred Imperador won the G2 $1 million Calumet Turf Cup Saturday at Kentucky Downs. He saw it coming. Lobo had watched the 5-year-old son of Treasure Beach make progress this year and figured he was ready to … Continued