From: Solitairea1
Date: 21 Jun 2008
Time: 12:08:19 AM
I was reading a post in a newsgroup totally unrelated to OJ Simson. -- The poster mentioned going to Kentucky Downs, and I don't know why, but I googled it to find out more about it and where in Kentucky its located. -- I couldn't hardly believe it when I found that it is the only "European - Style Course" in Amerika. -- But, that's not all ! -- I also found that it is located on the Border of Kentucky and Tennessee, and that Franklin, KY, is The County Seat of Simpson County, KY. ! --------------------------- Some excerpts with Clickable Links contained in the pages are worth checkin-out too. -- Links and Excerpted Info. Below. ======================= ======= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentucky_Downs ======= "Kentucky Downs is a Thoroughbred horse racing track located on the border between Kentucky and Tennessee, near the city of Franklin and just off Interstate 65. It is unique among American tracks in that it is a European-style course â€" its surface is all turf (grass) instead of dirt, and it is not oval in shape. -------- Contents -------- "The track began life in 1990 as Dueling Grounds Race Course. The name came from the history of the Sandford Duncan farm, on whose property the track was located. The farm, which was located in a slight corner of what is otherwise a perfectly-straight Kentucky-Tennessee border, was the site of numerous duels in the 1800s, because dueling was illegal in Tennessee but not in Kentucky. Sam Houston took part in a duel on the site. Dueling ended in 1827. The track conducted both only steeplechase races in its first year, but removed the fences and switched to flat racing in 1992. ---- The track underwent a tumultuous series of financial misfortunes, changes in ownership, and legal battles, some of which caused the track to miss its 1997 meet. It also saw use as a concert site and a bingo hall. In 1997, the track was purchased at auction by Turfway Park, Churchill Downs and other investors. Turfway took over day-to-day management of the facility, having some of its existing staff do double duty at the new track. The name was changed to Kentucky Downs in an effort to remove the stigma attached to the Dueling Grounds brand under its previous mismanagement. Steeplechase racing returned in 2000 with a Grade 2 event, as well as traditional flat racing. ------------------ "Kentucky Downs hosts a limited live racing meet each year. The 2006 meet featured the 2006 Kentucky Cup Turf Festival (run one week after the Kentucky Cup race card at Turfway Park) and featuring the Grade 3 Kentucky Cup Turf. During the rest of the year, the track functions basically as an off-track parimutuel betting site, offering simulcast wagering on most of the country's top tracks. -------- It draws patrons largely from the nearby Nashville, Tennessee market, centered approximately 40 miles (64 km) to the south, where the only other legal gambling options are the Tennessee Lottery and riverboat casinos more than two hours away. With legislation to allow casino gaming at racetracks being a topic of frequent political debate in Kentucky (particularly in the 2007 gubernatorial campaign), Kentucky Downs stands to benefit as the closest casino to metro Nashville, should casinos become legalized." ---------------------- -------- In March 2007, a partnership led by investors Corey Johnsen and Ray Reid agreed to purchase 85% interest in the track. Johnsen is formerly president of Lone Star Park and Reid runs a private investment and banking firm. The new partnership will be managed by Reid and Johnsen. Churchill Downs, Turfway Park and the other minority investors retain a 5% share in the track. The transaction was completed on August 6, 2007. The 2007 live racing meet is scheduled for September 15-25" =============== Franklin, Kentucky: ==== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin%2C_Kentucky ==== "The actress ---- [ Annie Potts ] ---- was born in Nashville, Tennessee but raised in Franklin. ----- [ PGA golfer Kenny Perry ] ------ resides in Franklin. ----- [ University of Kentucky football offensive coordinator and head coach-in-waiting Joker Phillips was born and raised in Franklin. Phillips also attended and played at UK. ] ----- [ Singers Johnny Cash and June Carter ] ---- were married in a private ceremony at Franklin United Methodist Church on March 1, 1968. Longtime friend ---- [ Merle Kilgore ] ---- was best man. -------- Kentucky Downs, formerly known as Dueling Grounds Racetrack, (owned by Churchill Downs, Turfway Park, and Kelly Racing Farms), is located right on the Kentuckyâ€"Tennessee border in Franklin. Kentucky Downs hosts the Kentucky Cup Turf Festival, a full card of world class racing featuring four major turf stakes. Kentucky Downs also hosts year-round simulcasts for the Kentucky-Tennessee market. =================== Category:People from Simpson County, Kentucky ---- Pages in category "People from Simpson County, Kentucky" ==== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:People_from_Simpson_County%2C_Kentucky ==== "The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. Updates to this list can occasionally be delayed for a few days. ------------------ B Joe Blanton ---------------- C Virgil Chapman -------------------- P Kenny Perry Annie Potts ========================= Simpson County, Kentucky ==== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simpson_County%2C_Kentucky ==== "Simpson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 16,405. Its county seat is Franklin[1]. The county is named for Captain John Simpson, an officer who fought in Battle of Fallen Timbers during the Northwest Indian War, and died in the Battle of River Raisin during the War of 1812. It is a limited dry county; sales of alcoholic beverages are prohibited except by the drink in restaurants in the city of Franklin that seat at least 100 diners and derive at least 70% of total revenues from food".[2] ---- Contents -------- There's also a photo of "Old Simpson County Courthouse in Frankin, KY" ------------------ Cities and towns -------------------- Franklin -------- Gold City ---------- [ Middleton ] ------------ Prices Mill ----------- Providence ----------- Salmons ================== Middleton, Kentucky ==== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middleton%2C_Kentucky ==== "Middleton is an unincorporated community in Simpson County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Routes 100 and 103 west of the city of Franklin, the county seat of Simpson County.[1] Its elevation is 640 feet (195 m), and it is located at approximately 36°45′0″N, 86°43′58″W (36.7500000, -86.7327778)".[2] ------------------- [edit] References ^ Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '06. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2006, p. 42. ^ Geographic Names Information System Feature Detail Report, Geographic Names Information System, 1979-09-20. Accessed 2007-12-31 ======================= ---------------------------------------- I haven't read through all the links on these pages, but I have some. I Recommend checking out the LINKS as well. ..... Very Interesting Information. ---- I'm starting to wonder if "Joyce M." aka "Lisa Nichols" Actually meant FRANKLIN and MIDDLETON, KENTUCKY rather than OHIO, or maybe Both. ---- If both, that would also be Doubles, but it Already IS Doubles. ----- I think that Mark Fuhrman, Brad Roberts and Ron Phillips knew all about these towns in Simpson County, KY., and / or because of KENTUCKY DOWNS and any other Racetrack where Betting is Legal around there. ...... And get a load of the TOWNS listed in SIMPSON COUNTY, KY. ! -------- We get FRANKLIN, The County Seat of Simpson County, KY. ----- We get MIDDLETON, which along with FRANKLIN, "Joyce M." aka referred to in her TWO Posts. ----- She also referred to CINNCINNATTI, OHIO, so that may be Relevent and looked into. ------- And Check out the Names of the Other Towns too ! ------ Also the Check Out the Links about the People listed on the pages linked above with Connections with Franklin, County Seat of Simpson County, KY. ------- Oh, I hope all the Links post Clickable, but if some don't, just Copy & Paste into your Browser. ......... Solitairea1