Henderson, KY

Columbus, OH

Indianapolis, IN

(Marcelino Pedroza, Jr. / Photo by Holly M. Smith) (Horseshoe Indianapolis / Coady Media) From the Horseshoe Indianapolis Media Team / Tammy Knox:. Jockeys transported to hospital following Race 6 incident. at Horseshoe Indianapolis. SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (Wednesday, July 30, 2024) — Three jockeys were transported to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis...

3 Jockeys Hospitalized Following Spill at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY — Fannie Lipkowitz and Looksgoodinloulou entered the winner’s circle after their $80,000 first-round Kentucky Sire Stakes Championship Series events for sophomore filly trotters and freshman filly pacers, respectively, on an 18-race Tuesday (July 30) card at the Red Mile. Fannie Lipkowitz (Tim Tetrick) rewarded her supporters...

Fannie Lipkowitz, Looksgoodinloulou score in Red Mile stakes

Saratoga Springs, NY

Aaron previews the early contenders for the 2024 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course & discusses who he thinks has the best chance to win. Will the “Mid-Summer Derby” become a showdown between the top 3-year-old male Dornoch & his female counterpart Thorpedo Anna? How do Fierceness & Sierra Leone factor into the mix?

Travers Stakes Picks 2024 | Early Contenders

The finalists and runners-up for the 2024 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards have been chosen in the seven categories for this year's renewal of the annual awards now in their ninth year in the U.S., said Godolphin in a press release on Thursday afternoon. The 2024 awards ceremony will once again...

2024 Thoroughbred Industry Awards Finalists And Runners-Up Named, TDN's Katie Petrunyak A Newcomer Finalist

Thoroughbred racing in the United States is at the forefront of a renaissance that could change substantially how existing fans engage with the sport and its effectiveness in attracting new fans. This forecast was offered in remarks made by Todd Gralla, principal/director of equestrian services for Populous, a global architectural design company, Aug. 1 during The Jockey Club Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing held in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. A video replay will be available at jockeyclub.com.

Modernized Racetracks at the Forefront of Horse Racing ‘Renaissance’

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Yardbarker

Juan Pablo Montoya could find himself back in a NASCAR Cup Series car before the end of 2024.
Final ride for the 50 car… guess who’s next pic.twitter.com/x7PGixAdMw— 23XI Racing (@23XIRacing) August 1, 2024
In a video posted to 23XI Racing's X account, the team announced that its part-time No. 50 car will make one more start during the 2024 season. While the team didn't explicitly name the driver for its final race of the year, it appears to be legendary driver Juan Pablo Montoya, who made 255 Cup Series starts from 2006 to 2014. Montoya won two Cup Series races, winning at...

Racing legend could make NASCAR Cup Series return in 2024

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

West Virginia State

Redemption is the theme for the $200,000 West Virginia Governor's Stakes (G3) at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort Aug. 4. Breaking from along the rail will be Winchell Thoroughbreds' Extra Anejo . The Steve Asmussen-trained son of Into Mischief is also trying to revert to good form. He last finished seventh in the June 30 Hanshin Stakes at Churchill Downs. That marked the only time in six starts he has finished worse than fourth.

Extra Anejo, Heroic Move Regroup in WV Governor's

PARIS (AP) — Horse welfare has been a major topic of conversation around the equestrian competition at the Olympics, and the scandal involving champion rider Charlotte Dujardin has attracted the attention of leaders in a related sport. Prominent members of the horse racing community consider the situation another lesson...

Horse racing leaders consider Paris Olympics equestrian scandal a lesson for their sport

Maximum Security (New Year's Day) has been disqualified from his victory in the inaugural $20-million Saudi Cup and Midnight Bisou (Midnight Lute) has been promoted to first, the stewards committee of the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA) announced on Friday. The change in finishing order of the Feb. 29,...

Maximum Security Disqualified From 2020 Saudi Cup; Midnight Bisou Declared The Winner

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

The first time I ever had the grand opportunity to meet and shake the hand of Sonny Sears, all I knew was that he was my wife’s grandfather, whom she has admired since Day 1 of her life, and that he was better known as “Big Daddy,” to my step-son, James William.

Sonny Sears: “Big Daddy” Leaves a Big Loss

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Glens Falls, NY

Hall of Fame Day. Jockey Joel Rosario and champions Gun Runner and Justify headline the Class of 2024 headed to the Hall. Issue 8, which kicks off a run of six straight papers through Whitney Weekend and the Fasig-Tipton Sales, looks back at Rosario’s life and career. We recap...

Saratoga Special August 2 edition

New York City, NY

NYRA, Churchill Downs pull their signals from each other in contract dispute. A contractual impasse between the New York Racing Association and TwinSpires, the advance deposit wagering platform owned and operated by Churchill Downs Inc., has resulted in the elimination of all NYRA content from TwinSpires as well as all CDI content from NYRABets, the ADW operated by the NYRA.

NYRA, Churchill Downs pull their signals from each other in contract dispute

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Turf racing tops the agenda this weekend at tracks from coast to coast with some international intrigue thrown in for good measure as the Saratoga meeting hits its full summer stride.

Turf racing shares weekend horse racing stage with 2 Breeders' Cup dirt qualifiers

Spottsville, KY

Evansville, IN

Corydon, KY

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Ellis Park Barn Notes: KY Downs Preview Weekend Features 7 Stakes Worth Nearly $2 Million

HENDERSON, Ky. (Friday, August 2, 2024) – Ellis Park Racing & Gaming is set to host a spectacular weekend of stakes-filled racing during the Kentucky Downs...

Ellis Park Barn Notes: KY Downs Preview Weekend Features 7 Stakes Worth Nearly $2 Million

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