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Turfway Park

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Turfway Park is a thoroughbred racetrack in Florence, Kentucky. It opened in 1959, making it 67 years old in 2026. It races on a 1-mile Tapeta synthetic oval, no turf course.

Its signature race is the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3).

In 2005 Turfway became the first track in North America to install a Polytrack all-weather surface; it switched to Tapeta in 2020.

Track facts

Location
Florence, Kentucky
Racing
Thoroughbred
Surfaces
Synthetic
Track
1-mile Tapeta synthetic oval, no turf course
Opened
1959
Racing season
December–March/early April
Operator
Churchill Downs Inc.
Former names
Latonia Race Course (1959–1986)

Signature races at Turfway Park

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs december–March/early April. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows the Cincinnati skyline across the river in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Turfway Park and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Turfway Park

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Tracks near Turfway Park10

  1. 1ThoroughbredBelterra Park — Cradle Stakes (Cincinnati, Ohio)12 mi
  2. 2HarnessMiami Valley Raceway — Harness racing (Lebanon, Ohio)33 mi
  3. 3HarnessHollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway — Dayton Pacing Derby (Dayton, Ohio)55 mi
  4. 4ThoroughbredKeeneland — Blue Grass Stakes (Lexington, Kentucky)68 mi
  5. 5HarnessThe Red Mile — Kentucky Futurity (Lexington, Kentucky)68 mi
  6. 6ThoroughbredHorseshoe Indianapolis — Indiana Derby (Shelbyville, Indiana)74 mi
  7. 7ThoroughbredChurchill Downs — Kentucky Derby (Louisville, Kentucky)84 mi
  8. 8HarnessHarrah's Hoosier Park — Dan Patch Stakes (Anderson, Indiana)90 mi
  9. 9HarnessEldorado Gaming Scioto Downs — Harness racing (Columbus, Ohio)104 mi
  10. 10Quarter HorseSandy Ridge Racetrack — BOCO Futurity (Ashland, Kentucky)112 mi

Questions about Turfway Park

Where is Turfway Park?

Turfway Park is in Florence, Kentucky.

What kind of racing is at Turfway Park?

Turfway Park hosts thoroughbred racing. Live racing runs december–March/early April.

When did Turfway Park open?

Turfway Park opened in 1959.

What is the biggest race at Turfway Park?

The signature race at Turfway Park is the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3).

What other racetracks are near Turfway Park?

The closest is Belterra Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, about 12 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.