Bassett, who led a number of equine organizations over the course of his career, died Thursday at 103 years old.

Longtime Kentucky horseman James E. “Ted” Bassett III, known internationally as an ambassador for the state and the industry, died Jan. 23 at the age of 103 at his home in Lexington.

Whether due to a higher, unjustified price point, poor quality, or popularity gained through marketing gimmicks alone, some bourbons just don't measure up.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The horse racing community is remembering racing icon and former Keeneland president Ted Bassett. The man credited for leading Keeneland through historic expansion passed away at 103.

Ted Bassett, Keeneland’s former President, died Thursday at his home aged 103. Horse Capital reporter Samantha Lederman looks back on his impact not just on the racetrack, but on the Central Kentucky community he lived in and loved so much.

Romantic Warrior warmed up for the Saudi Cup (G1) with an emphatic victory on Fashion Friday in Dubai with Walk of Stars and Laurel River also putting in bids for a spot in the $20 million race.

"I have no doubt he would want most to be remembered as a humble man who worked every day to enhance Keeneland, the Thoroughbred industry and his hometown of Lexington.”

Cornbread Hemp is bringing hemp tourism to Kentucky with its new Louisville facility, creating an experience akin to craft distillery tours.

Some Kentucky hemp are questioning the legitimacy of how some medical cannabis cultivators got picked and the state auditor could be investigating the process.

Speed King is an aptly-named colt from the first crop of outstanding sprinter Volatile. It’s ironic that Ron Moquett trains Speed King, since Volatile’s biggest win came at the expense of Moquett’s all-time best runner so far, Whitmore.

New York’s own Cluxatawney Henrietta has her own weather prediction— will her egg signal an early spring or six more weeks of winter? Tune in to Muscoot Farms' Facebook Live on Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. to find out!

Facts, figures and voter quotes on the top 10 finishers for the 2024 Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year Award.