Kentucky State

Lexington, KY

Columbus, OH

Indiana State

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (Saturday, June 29, 2024) – Indiana Derby contenders Dragoon Guard and Real Men Violin worked Saturday at Churchill Downs in preparation for next Saturday’s $300,000, Grade 3 stakes for 3-year-olds at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Dragoon Guard’s stablemate Impel and Band of Gold, who are trained by Brad...

G3 Indiana Derby & Indiana Oaks News: Cox & McPeek Horses Get Ready

Indianapolis, IN

Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Stronghold returns to competition July 6 as he travels to Horseshoe Indianapolis for the $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3). Last seen finishing seventh in the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, the son of Ghostzapper has been training steadily at his Santa Anita Park base, including a bullet final tuneup of :59 for five furlongs June 30.

Stronghold Returns to Racing in Indiana Derby

June 29 appeared to be a disappointing day at first for Lee Searing as 2023 Shoemaker Mile (G1T) winner Exaulted , who he owns under the banner of C R K Stable, failed to fire on a turf course dampened by rain in the $500,000 Wise Dan Stakes (G2T) at Churchill Downs.

Kingsbarns Solidifies Searing's Investment in Breeding

Mystik Dan lived up to his name on May 4, delivering a captivating performance to win the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) at Churchill Downs. Two weeks later, the Goldencents colt ran second in the Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico. For co-owner/co-breeder Lance Gasaway, trainer Kenny McPeek, and their friends and colleagues, Mystik Dan has delivered the ride of a lifetime.

TOBA July Members of the Month

New Mexico State

Ruidoso, NM

The June misfortunes of Ruidoso Downs continued June 29 as heavy rain in the area caused flooding on portions of the track, prompting the cancellation of the final two Quarter Horse races Saturday and the postponement of the June 30 card to July 1. After wildfires prompted an evacuation of...

After Wildfires, Ruidoso Cancels Racing Due to Flooding

Missouri State

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Saint Louis, MO

CJ Coombs

The historic Des Peres School building is located at 6307 Michigan in St. Louis, Missouri. Originally, it was a four-room school. On September 2, 1982, the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and rightfully so due to its historic significance.

Historic Des Peres School in Missouri: birthplace of the first kindergarten room

Baltimore, MD

Maryland State

Maryland Jockey Club Acting President and General Manager Mike Rogers has sent a notification letter to Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association President Katy Voss and Vice President Tim Keefe that all operations—racing, training and simulcasting—at Pimlico Race Course will cease Sept. 1, 2024, in order to begin work on building a new facility under the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority.

Pimlico Activity to Cease Sept. 1 Before Rebuild Starts

There are Derbys and then there’s the Kentucky Derby. While Saturday’s Indiana Derby at Horseshoe Indianapolis may not have thc clout of the run for the roses, it does offer a lucrative purse as well as a chance for a 3-year-old to establish himself as a candidate for Grade 1 tests such as the Draftkings Travers Stakes or the Pennsylvania Derby later in the year.

2024 Indiana Derby at a Glance

Nashville, TN

HBCU Gameday

The top-10 drought had reached six races before Friday night's finish.
The post Rajah Caruth nets top five finish at Nashville appeared first on HBCU Gameday.

Rajah Caruth nets top five finish at Nashville

Louisiana State

Lone Warrior won a maiden special weight race for Louisiana-breds June 29 at Evangeline Downs to give freshman stallion Lone Sailor his first winner as a sire. Norman Stables' Lone Warrior was making his second lifetime start for trainer Lonnie Briley. The 2-year-old colt pressed the pace from his rail post position, initially in second place, before edging to clear in the lane to win by two lengths. Final time for five furlongs on a fast dirt track was 1:00.16.

Lone Warrior Is Stallion Lone Sailor's First Winner

Georgia State

Buford, GA

DeanLand

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

North Carolina State

Birmingham, AL

Nashville, Tenn. (June 30, 1973) – Jerry Lawley of Birmingham, Ala., is good at playing the waiting game, and it paid off Saturday night as he won the Union 76 200 at Fairgrounds Speedway. Lawley arrived at the track Saturday afternoon, just in time to qualify. There wasn’t time...

1973 – Lawley Grabs 200 Victory

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

The fields for the 14 races that comprise the Breeders’ Cup World Championships really begin to come into focus in summer and fall. This regular feature will offer a snapshot profile of one of the previous weekend’s standout stars, usually a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series winner, and whether I’m buying or selling their chances to win Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar. This week, $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes winner Kingsbarns earned the right to kick off the series for 2024.

Buy or Sell on Road to Breeders’ Cup: Stephen Foster Stakes Winner Kingsbarns

Tennessee State

Nashville, IL

Tennessee Lottery 250 Full Results: The Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville Superspeedway delivered a thrilling spectacle as John Hunter Nemechek clinched his 11th career victory, commanding the track by leading 76 of the 188 laps in his No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing. Close on his heels, Chandler Smith secured a commendable runner-up place, with Jesse Love, Austin Hill, and Noah Gragson rounding out the top five. This race not only highlighted Nemechek’s prowess but also set a tantalizing prelude to the upcoming Chicago Street Race on July 6th, which is poised to have a significant impact on the championship dynamics. Curious about how these results could reshape the season?

Tennessee Lottery 250 Full Results: Race Winner and Standings Unveiled

A-Z-Animals

Horses are incredible animals of strength and speed. From the time of their domestication from wild horses around 4,000 BC until the invention of trains, they were still the fastest source of locomotion on land. While they no longer provide an essential service, horses are still ridden both for pleasure and for sport. This article […]

Top 9 Fastest Horses

Elmont, NY

The New York Racing Association provided a window into the future of downstate racing July 1 when it announced that the main dirt track at the new Belmont Park will mirror the surfaces at Saratoga Race Course and that winter racing will be conducted for approximately three months on a new all-weather track when the Elmont, N.Y., facility reopens in 2026.

Belmont Surface to Mirror Spa; Winter Racing on Tapeta

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(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

Plainville, MA

Manfred "Manny" Roos, a prominent owner and breeder in New England and the former longtime president of the regional chapter of the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, died peacefully June 30. He was 88. Roos, formerly of Newton, Mass., Lexington, Ky., and Plainville, Mass., was actively involved in Thoroughbred...

Manfred Roos, Longtime NEHBPA President, Dead at 88

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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Lexington Honors Hometown Hero McPeek

Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Kenny McPeek was celebrated July 2 in Lexington for his many achievements in the Thoroughbred industry. Mayor Linda Gorton proclaimed it \"Kenny...

Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Kenny McPeek was celebrated July 2 in Lexington for his many achievements in the Thoroughbred industry. Mayor Linda Gorton proclaimed it "Kenny...

Lexington Honors Hometown Hero McPeek

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