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Pricey New York Bred Charlotte's Heart A Debut Winner At The Spa
6th-Saratoga, $90,000, (S), Msw, 8-25, 2yo, f, 5 1/2fT, 1:03.94, fm, 1 1/2 lengths. CHARLOTTE'S HEART (f, 2, Authentic–Achalaya, by Bellamy Road), the 3-1 half-sister to Casa Creed (Jimmy Creed), MGISW-USA, MGSP-KSA, $2,691,308, showed an affinity for the Saratoga turf may run in the family. Racing near the back of the field in her afternoon debut for trainer Mark Casse, the $725,000 yearling purchase had plenty of work to do turning for home but really hit her best stride late when switched out to the center of the track. Pacesetter Bam's Bliss Kiss (Solomini) was ultimately third best as Charlotte's Heart cruised right on by from the outside in a powerful final-sixteenth move to graduate first-time out by 1 1/2 lengths. Tahila (Union Rags) also came from mid pack to finish second in a photo for the minor awards. The fourth winner for Authentic (by Into Mischief), Charlotte's Heart is a daughter of Achalaya who sold carrying her in utero for $725,000 at KEENOV in 2021. In addition to Casa Creed, the dam has also produced Chess's Dream (Jess's Dream), GSW, $238,908. Achalaya has a yearling filly by Curlin who RNA'd for $475,000 at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga earlier this month and foaled a Life Is Good filly this year. Sales History: $390,000 RNA Wlg '22 FTKNOV; $725,000 Ylg '23 FTSAUG. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $49,500. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV.
‘Three Sisters’ Native American celebration held in Ballston Spa on Saturday
The Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa is celebrating the agriculture of Native Americans this weekend. The “Three Sisters” celebration was held on Saturday. The three sisters are corn, beans, and squash, all planted together in one garden. It is a staple in the culture of Indigenous Americans. People...
More than 70 Mass. beaches closed on Sunday, Aug. 25
More than 70 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming on Sunday, Aug. 25, due to dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, according to the state’s beach closure dashboard. On Cape Cod, two beaches on Wequaquet Lake in Barnstable were closed because of cyanobacteria blooms and Kalmus Ocean beach...
Courtland Street Cemetery historical marker unveiled
“They died not on a battlefield, but in a makeshift hospital lying on planks and pine boughs,” says Lisa Anderson. “They died from disease with little hope of comfort or cure, and this hillside, overlooking the lake, was their final resting place for nearly two and a half centuries.” Anderson, Curator of Bioarchaeology at the New York State Museum, was speaking at the dedication ceremony for the historical marker that was unveiled Saturday morning at the Courtland Street Cemetery in the Village of Lake George.
Missing teen Sophie Barker who vanished while getting coffee is rushed to hospital after being found by hero guard
A MISSING teen who disappeared after leaving home to go to a coffee shop has been heroically found safe by a bodyguard. Sophie Barker, 17, was rushed to the hospital after being found late Friday afternoon in Manhattan, New York. The teenager, whose parents said she suffers from a disability, went missing on Thursday morning […]
Caffè Lena Hosts Monthly Playwrights’ Jam
Playwrights, bring a short scene (7 pages/minutes). including your fellow playwrights. Give them brief directions, put them on Caffè Lena’s stage to read your script!. Actors, bring your imagination, talent, energy and heart!. Be a part of a new theatrical community!. Read about it here: https://www.caffelena.org/playwrights-jam/
A New York man died while on a solo trip to Colombia. It took his grieving mother 5 months to learn what happened
Omar Watson took a vacation to Colombia in February and called his mom to say he was ok. Two days later, he was found dead in his Airbnb. His mother has spent five months trying to find out what happened.
Mariah Carey Looks ‘Uncomfortable’ In Tight Dress That’s ‘Unflattering’
Mariah Carey‘s style turned heads in August 2022, when photos showing her in New York City gained comments. The singer, 55, was still dating now ex-boyfriend Bryan Tanaka at the time, with the Big Apple snaps showing her accompanied by her beau, then aged 39. While some remarked on...
Fierceness holds off Thorpedo Anna to win Travers Stakes
SARATOGA, NY (NEWS10) — There were plenty of storylines heading into the 155th running of the Travers Stakes. Thorpedo Anna was looking to become the first filly since 1915 to win the Travers. Dornoch was looking to follow up wins in the Belmont and the Haskell. Mechanicville native Chad Brown was looking for his first […]
Homeowner speaks out, warning residents after car theft
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WNYT) – On Crescent Street in Saratoga Friday morning a man walked the street trying to break into multiple cars. In the video above, you can see the man wearing a hoodie and a mask trying to open multiple cars in a homeowner’s driveway. Unsuccessful...
33-year-old pays $2,100/month to live with 23 roommates in Brooklyn—take a look inside
In a city as notoriously expensive as New York, it's common to see people in their late 20s and early 30s living with roommates to help manage the high cost of living. But Ishan Abeysekera has taken that to the next level with his current living situation in Brooklyn: a communal building that he shares with a whopping 23 other people.
Sunday’s Saratoga picks – August 25
JOHN SHAPAZIAN (99/328, -$116.80):. 1-Accelerating, Bellacose, Carmen’s Candy Jar. 2-Annexperience, Swift Magic, Calling Card. 3-Krakow entry, Dr. Kraft, Bourbon Chase. 4-Spirit Of St Louis, City Man, Jerry The Nipper. 5-Pandagate, Doc Sullivan, Skyler’s Starship. 6-Charlotte’s Heart, Tahlia, Perugia. 7-Lakeside Getaway, Island Fox, Gram. 8-Landed, My Mane Squeeze,...
Society Draws Away to Capture G1 Ballerina
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds’ Kentucky homebred Society tracked Munnys Gold’s early speed and had plenty in reserve in the stretch, drawing away for an impressive 3 1/4-length score in Saturday’s Grade 1, $500,000 Ballerina Handicap, a seven-furlong main track sprint for fillies and mares 3-years-old and up, on Travers Day at Saratoga Race Course.
Bill Belichick Will be the Buffalo Bills Head Coach in 2025
Belichick has been doing a national tour from the Pat McAfee show to NFL Broadcasts, to getting offered many NFL Jobs, but there’s truly only three coaching jobs I can see him taking: The Dallas Cowboys (Jerry Jones, popularity of Dallas, indoor stadium), the New York Giants (connection to Owners), or the Buffalo Bills.
Car Passengers Can Actually Get Ticketed, Or Fined In New York
Did you know that a passenger can get ticketed in New York State? Or that passengers can get the driver fined?. All vehicle passengers, even adults in the backseat, must wear a seatbelt. Click It Or Ticket, Applies To Passengers. In 2020, New York State passed a law requiring all...
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
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