Raceland in Greenup County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Jockeys Who Rode at Raceland

1924 — 1929

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 28, 2021

1. Jockeys Who Rode at Raceland Marker

Inscription.
Walter Taylor • Jake Heupel • Lawrence Like • V. Peterson • F. Kehrt •
J. Berry • H. Gray • T. Brothers • Harry Hamilton • Frankie Murphy •
J. D. Mooney • W. Dellow • Tommy Luther • Earl Pool • W. Lennie •
G. Seabo • J. Scurlock • E. Graves • J. Inzelone • H. Elston • Fay Quinn •
W. Barrett • H. Long • C. Hainsworth • B. Ray • J. Guy • M. Knight

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Sports.

Location. 38° 32.518′ N, 82° 43.724′ W. Marker is in Raceland, Kentucky, in Greenup County. It is on Greenup Avenue (Kentucky Route 3105) just west of Pond Run Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 719 Greenup Avenue, Russell KY 41169, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Kyova Tri-State Region.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and

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the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The First Post Office (a few steps from this marker); The First Settlers Here (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Railroad in Raceland (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Raceland (about 400 feet away); Shawnee Hunting Grounds (about 500 feet away); Uncle Dave Rollins/Tío Dave Rollins (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Raceland (about 500 feet away); War Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Raceland.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . Raceland Race Track (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: Raceland was a Thoroughbred racing track located in Chinnville, Kentucky, now known as Raceland, Kentucky. The race track operated from 1924 until 1928 and was founded by Jack O. Keene, who also helped develop Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky.
Raceland
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 28, 2021

2. Jockeys Who Rode at Raceland Marker
made its debut on July 4, 1924, with a first-class boxing match. Over 5,000 people were in attendance. The first race, titled the “Ashland Handicap,” was held on July 10, 1924, in which there were 15,000 spectators present. The inaugural Raceland Derby, according to the Daily Racing Form and Keeneland magazine, was July 28, 1924, and five horses that had been in the Kentucky Derby ran the Raceland Derby — including Black Gold, who had already won four derbies that year.
During its heyday, Raceland was known as the “Million Dollar Oval” because of its ornate appearance. The 1.5-mile-long track was circled by a white fence of wood and iron, as well as rambling roses. The bridle paths and the front lawn were paved in red tapestry brick matching the club house, stewards' stand and judge's stand. The infield of the track contained a lake and several sunken gardens. Financial difficulties forced the closure of the Raceland track in 1928.

(Submitted on September 10, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.