Construction has begun on a $10 million horse racetrack in Ashland, Kentucky, which will become the state’s only venue dedicated to quarter horse racing.
The new Sandy Ridge racetrack is being built on 182 acres behind Sandy’s Gaming, a $75 million entertainment facility that opened 11 months ago. Mt. Sterling, Kentucky-based Walker Construction and Materials is leading the track’s construction on mostly undeveloped land.
“We are excited to begin this phase of our project, which will be unlike anything else in the state,” said Larry Lucas, chairman of Revolutionary Racing, which owns both the gaming facility and racetrack. “We envision this to be much more than just a racetrack – we expect it to become an entertainment destination for families, whether it’s for racing, concerts, farmer’s markets or youth sports. Thanks to our partnerships with state and local officials, it will be another shot in the arm for continued economic development in Eastern Kentucky.”
Revolutionary Racing plans to request 2026 race dates at Sandy Ridge from the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation.
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