Eastern Kentucky’s Appalachian hills

Sandy Ridge Racetrack

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Sandy Ridge Racetrack is a quarter horse racetrack in Ashland, Kentucky. It opened in 2026, making it 0 years old in 2026. It races on oval built for Quarter Horse racing.

Its signature races are the BOCO Futurity and Blue Grass Derby.

Opened August 19, 2026 for Kentucky's first-ever dedicated Quarter Horse race meet, on the state's ninth and final racetrack license (awarded in 2022).

Track facts

Location
Ashland, Kentucky
Racing
Quarter Horse
Surfaces
Dirt
Track
Oval built for Quarter Horse racing
Opened
2026
Racing season
Late August to early September
Operator
Revolutionary Racing Kentucky LLC

Signature races at Sandy Ridge Racetrack

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs late August to early September. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows eastern Kentucky’s Appalachian hills in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Sandy Ridge Racetrack and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Sandy Ridge Racetrack

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Tracks near Sandy Ridge Racetrack10

  1. 1HarnessEldorado Gaming Scioto Downs — Harness racing (Columbus, Ohio)99 mi
  2. 2HarnessThe Red Mile — Kentucky Futurity (Lexington, Kentucky)102 mi
  3. 3ThoroughbredBelterra Park — Cradle Stakes (Cincinnati, Ohio)104 mi
  4. 4ThoroughbredKeeneland — Blue Grass Stakes (Lexington, Kentucky)107 mi
  5. 5HarnessMiami Valley Raceway — Harness racing (Lebanon, Ohio)112 mi
  6. 6ThoroughbredTurfway Park — Jeff Ruby Steaks (Florence, Kentucky)112 mi
  7. 7HarnessHollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway — Dayton Pacing Derby (Dayton, Ohio)119 mi
  8. 8HarnessCumberland Run — Kentucky Sires Stakes (Corbin, Kentucky)127 mi
  9. 9HarnessDelaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug) — Little Brown Jug (Delaware, Ohio)133 mi
  10. 10ThoroughbredChurchill Downs — Kentucky Derby (Louisville, Kentucky)167 mi

Questions about Sandy Ridge Racetrack

Where is Sandy Ridge Racetrack?

Sandy Ridge Racetrack is in Ashland, Kentucky.

What kind of racing is at Sandy Ridge Racetrack?

Sandy Ridge Racetrack hosts quarter horse racing. Live racing runs late August to early September.

When did Sandy Ridge Racetrack open?

Sandy Ridge Racetrack opened in 2026.

What is the biggest race at Sandy Ridge Racetrack?

The signature race at Sandy Ridge Racetrack is the BOCO Futurity.

What other racetracks are near Sandy Ridge Racetrack?

The closest is Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs in Columbus, Ohio, about 99 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.