Iowa State

In a sit-sprint race that turned out to be a tactical affair, Trikari (Oscar Performance), the lesser-preferred half of an uncoupled, Amerman Racing-owned entry with 8-5 second choice Endlessly (Oscar Performance), sat handy to a sluggish pace, engaged long-time leader White Palomino (Kitten's Joy) at the furlong grounds and just held off a late re-rally from the pace-advantaged front-runner to take Saturday's GI Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes at Aqueduct.

Oscar Performance's Trikari Takes Home the Statue In Belmont Derby

Trainer Rodolphe Brisset's patience with Mullikin was rewarded July 6 when the son of Violence posted his first black-type victory in the $194,000 John A. Nerud Stakes (G2) at the Belmont at the Big A meeting. A $500,000 yearling acquisition at the 2021 Keeneland September Yearling Sale, Mullikin made his...

Mullikin Aces Graded Test in John A. Nerud Stakes

Brea, CA

Los Alamitos, CA

Not only did her nine rivals not stand a chance against Sweet Azteca in the July 6 Great Lady M Stakes (G2), neither did the Los Alamitos Race Course track record for 6 1/2 furlongs. With the polished élan of a runner with much more experience than her five starts would indicate, Sweet Azteca floated home by five lengths in 1:14.33, breaking the previous track record set by Finest City in the 2016 Great Lady M by .15 seconds.

Sweet Azteca Breaks Track Record in Great Lady M

The 2-year-old colt Lovely Regalo won a maiden special weight race July 4 at Belterra Park Gaming & Entertainment Center to give freshman stallion Higher Power his first winner. Owned and trained by Rey Hernandez, Lovely Regalo was making his fourth lifetime start. He sped to the front in Thursday's...

Lovely Regalo Gives Higher Power His First Winner

Ruidoso, NM

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Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Parts of Ruidoso were under a flash flood emergency on Saturday as heavy rain fell on burn scars in the area. According to the National Weather Service, flooding was observed in many parts of Ruidoso.

Ruidoso Downs Horse Racing Is a Go for Sunday with Recovery from Saturday Flooding

Riverside, CA

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — For the first time since 2012, Rodney Melvin is a Feature winner with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals. Melvin, the veteran racer from Benton, IL, led all 30 laps of the Feature while holding off Tanner English and Ethan Dotson in the final laps for his eighth career Hell Tour victory Thursday night at Riverside International Speedway.

Rodney Melvin Leads Flag-to-Flag at Riverside for First Summer Nationals Win in 12 Years

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Delaware State

Due to a weather forecast that calls for hot temperatures, high humidity and corresponding excessive heat index readings, officials at Delaware Park, acting upon the recommendation of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission (DTRC) veterinarians and stewards, have decided to cancel Saturday's live racing program. The heat and humidity combined are forecast to reach 105 degrees during the day on Saturday.

Delaware Cancels Saturday Program, Card To Be Run As Drawn On Monday

Indiana State

Indianapolis, IN

Antonio Fresu, a fourth-generation jockey from Italy, makes the next stop on his American adventure riding July 6 on Horseshoe Indianapolis' showcase card. Fresu's three mounts include Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Stronghold , the 2-1 favorite in the $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) for 3-year-olds, and 2023 Chandelier Stakes (G2) winner Chatalas , making her 2024 debut in the co-featured $200,000 Indiana Oaks (G3) for 3-year-old fillies. He also rides multiple graded stakes winner Masteroffoxhounds for the first time in the $100,000 Jonathan B. Schuster Memorial on turf for Phil D'Amato, also the trainer of Stronghold.

Fresu Feels Stronghold is 'Good to Go' in Indiana Derby

Virginia State

Colonial Downs invites horsemen across the country to discover if their Thoroughbred, bred outside of Virginia, qualifies as Virginia Certified; therefore, eligible to enter in the many Virginia-Restricted races. Any horse that maintained residency in Virginia for at least a six-month consecutive period prior to December 31 of its 2-year-old year qualifies. There are 46 Virginia-Restricted races in the first book alone. Across the nine-week 2024 Colonial Downs racing season, more than $2.4 million in non-stakes purses are up for grabs.

Incentives Create Opportunity for VA-Certified Horses

Kentucky State

(Ellis Park iconic water tower / Photos by Holly M. Smith) According to a source very close to the situation, Ellis Park will not be open to the general public on Opening Day — the 4th of July — but the live races will go on as planned.

Ellis Park To Race on 4th of July; Grandstand & Facility Closed to Public For Opening Day

Louisiana State

Trainer Nevada Litfin has been suspended for five years and fined $2,500 by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority for engaging in "paper training" while serving an earlier suspension issued by the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit. In documents posted July 3 to the HISA website, Litfin admitted that during...

HISA Suspends Litfin Five Years for 'Paper Training'

Joplin, MO

The location of the Undercliff Grill & Bar has some interesting history. It's a family-owned venue located at 6385 Old Highway 71 in Tipton Ford, Missouri according to its website. This restaurant might be a hidden gem if you're looking for an interesting dining experience under a cliff.

Yes, that's a cliff: the Undercliff Grill & Bar in Joplin, Missouri

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

After a dominating frontrunning score in the $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) at Horseshoe Indianapolis July 6, trainer Brad Cox discusses what's next for the rising 3-year-old Dragoon Guard.

Brad Cox Discusses Dragoon Guard's Indiana Derby Win

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Rob Dillingham recalled the life-changing moment in his basketball career as a “crazy experience.”. The former Kentucky guard was selected as the eighth overall pick in the NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs but was quickly traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He went from a rebuilder to a contender in a matter of minutes.

Former Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham calls Minnesota Timberwolves a ‘perfect fit’ to begin NBA career

California State

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CALIFORNIA – There are 11 banks currently in the process of closing in California, according to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The closings, in addition to the 80 previous bank closures in 2024, are attributed to a move towards online banking.

11 bank branches closing soon in California – 80 closures so far in 2024

Spearfish, SD

Rapid City, S.D. (July 5, 1985) – Sammy Swindell of Bartlett, Tenn., collected $3,875 in prize money as he led the entire 30-lap World of Outlaws sprint car feature Friday night at Black Hills Speedway. Swindell jumped in front of polesitter Steve Kinser from the outside front row and...

1985 – Swindell Stars at Black Hills

Pennsylvania State

Following his mishap last Friday at Williams Grove Speedway where he wrecked from the lead and buried himself in the Pennsylvania Speedweek standings from the outset, Anthony Macri vocalized his determination the rest of the miniseries. “I said after that, ‘We’re going to dig ourselves out of that hole,’” Macri...

Port Royal Win Draws Anthony Macri Closer In PA Speedweek Title Race

South Carolina State

Fairburn, GA

Thirteen lucky horse and rider teams concluded the Bouckaert Equestrian H.T. and Area III Championships in Fairburn, Georgia, from June 28-30 with the honor of being named a 2024 USEA Area III Champion. Get to know each of the winners of each championship division below. Intermediate Champions: Lexi Scovil &...

USEA Area III Championships Kick Off with a Bang with 13 New Champions Crowned

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Stablemates Red Route One, Unload Go 1-2 in Cornhusker

Winchell Thoroughbreds and Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen did more than win the $310,430 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap (G3) July 6 with their millionaire Red...

Stablemates Red Route One, Unload Go 1-2 in Cornhusker

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