Hettel, a Louisville resident, said any Kentucky city with horse racing was a possible site. He said the commission was just starting the search for new offices. The commission has racing offices at all of the tracks for use by its field staff when racing is under way, he noted. Churchill Downs spokesman John Asher said yesterday that the track doesn't have any place to offer the commission. During race meets, the commission uses space in the track's racing office in a converted church across from the Longfield entrance to the backside.
All tracks provide space for the stewards and other commission officials to use during racing meets.
Churchill President Alex Waldrop was out of town yesterday and could not be reached for comment. Herald-Leader staff writers Janet Patton and Bill Estep also contributed to his story. E-mail this story to a friend. Kentucky Connect and may not be republished without permission. All rights reserved.