The $485,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (G1) produced the duel that everyone anticipated. It was the finish that deviated from the script. Breeder: Alpha Delta Stables, LLC (KY) Information provided by Equibase at time of entry. Pedigree Notes. Curlin stands at Hill 'n' Dale Farms for $250,000 (2024). Sale History. KEESEP2021...

Raging Sea Rallies to Beat Idiomatic in Personal Ensign

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Overnight purses at Keeneland this fall will mirror those from last year, with maidens racing for up to $100,000 in purses and first-level allowance runners potentially competing for $110,000. Those figures count purse supplements for Kentucky-breds through the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund. Those specific purse levels rank Keeneland near the...

Rich Purses, Turf Races Highlight Keeneland Fall Meet

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

There was never any doubt about what Panagiotis "Peter" Synnefias would do—or wanted to do—when he was old enough to make a career decision. Both of his parents, Dimitrios and Paulina Synnefias, are trainers. His grandfather, Peter Bazeos, trained on the old New England circuit. And as the...

Peter Synnefias Continuing Family's Training Tradition

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With out-of-region games and inter-conference matchups, and even an old rivalry or two, Week 1 of the high school football season in Northern Kentucky is often as interesting and attractive as any all season. The 15 games for all 21 teams this weekend make that clear.

15 games get high school football off to a flying start this weekend

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In this continuing series, TDN's Senior Racing Editor Steve Sherack catches up with the connections of promising maidens to keep on your radar. Mancuso (f, 2, McKinzie–Medaglia d'Argento, by Medaglia d'Oro) came within a neck of putting an exclamation point on a banner weekend for her high-profile connections at Del Mar last Sunday.

Second Chances: 'High Hopes from Day One' for McKinzie Filly Mancuso, a Strong Second on Debut at Del Mar

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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I don't know about you, but where I'm at... it's still sooooo hot. The country as a whole has been under a huge heat wave this past week and today is no exception! I will say though, that we are lucky to have a dry heat instead of a humid heat. At least I don't feel like I'm drowning and on fire at the same time.

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Saratoga Springs, NY

Vince DeGregory was at Steve Miyadi's Del Mar barn, hustling business for young Adrian Escobedo with one hand and accepting kind sentiments with the other. These days, folks start wishing DeGregory happy birthday around the first of August and don't stop until well after the 29th, when he will be celebrating number 92 this time around in a racing life that has been well documented in colorful detail.

Agent Legend DeGregory Turns 92 and Still Counting

While horse racing often pays or cahoodles celebrities and influencers to say nice things about it, there's no better brand ambassador for the sport than Jayson Werth. The former Major League Baseball star not only has become a passionate fan of the sport, but he is not shy about voicing his positive feelings about his new passion or making a serious financial investment in the game.

Werth Hits a Home Run With Dornoch, Horse Racing

It's been seven years since actor/singer Michael Parks, initially found fame for the classic TV series, Then Came Bronson (ABC, 1969-1970), died in Los Angeles at 77 on May 9, 2017. In the modern age, Bronson had been cast by innovative directors such as Quentin Tarantino and Kevin Smith. When asked how Parks died, his agent, Jane Schulman of Vesta Talent Agency said, “...life.”

In Memory of Actor Michael Parks ('Then Came Bronson'): 7 Years After His Death

NBC's Steve Kornacki discusses his career covering politics and horse racing, and his experience as a co-owner in graded stakes winner Gal in a Rush via West Point Thoroughbreds. Gal in a Rush runs in the Aug. 24 Seaway Stakes (G3) at Woodbine.

NBC's Kornacki on Being a Part-Owner in Gal in a Rush

A celebration of the remarkable and impactful life of John Hendrickson will take place at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Friday, Aug. 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m EST. All are welcome to attend this community opportunity to pay their respects. Hendrickson, the chairman...

Celebration of Life Planned for Hendrickson Aug. 30

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

'Perry Mason' Actor Raymond Burr told co-star Richard Anderson, it's "all about the casting."

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Keeneland has announced that a colt by Justify that is a half brother to grade 3 winner and multiple grade 1-placed Clearly Unhinged has been supplemented to Book 1 of the September Yearling Sale, which begins Sept. 9. Justify is the leading North American third-crop sire by progeny earnings and...

Keeneland Adds Justify Colt to Book 1 of September Sale

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorably tiny dog named Cha Cha who is looking for her forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue explains that she is 5 to 6 months old, and "our best guess on breed is chi/frenchie mix". Cha Cha may be small in size, but she's bursting with personality and love to give. This pint-sized pup is eagerly awaiting her chance to find her forever home, with her arrival in Massachusetts scheduled for Monday, August 26th.

Meet The Tiny 8lb Puppy Looking For Love

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Filo Di Arianna Prevails in Tight King Edward Finish

The speedy Filo Di Arianna took the race to his rivals right from the jump, blazing through quick early fractions and outlasting a closing War Bomber...

Filo Di Arianna Prevails in Tight King Edward Finish

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