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

Domestic Product (Practical Joke), a forgettable 13th after getting pinched at the start in the GI Kentucky Derby, showed no mercy on his three rivals in Saturday's GIII Dwyer Stakes at the Big A. Turning back to a one-turn mile, the 3-5 favorite stalked the early leaders from an outside...

Domestic Product Much the Best in Dwyer

Virginia State

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Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

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

There was a buzz around Newbury for The King and The Queen's newcomer Handcuffed (GB) (Dark Angel {Ire}–Make Fast {GB}, by Makfi {GB}) and the filly did not disappoint with a debut win full of promise. Sent off the well-backed 13-8 favourite for the six-furlong fillies' novice, the homebred half-sister to the G2 July Stakes winner Tactical (GB) (Toronado {Ire}) travelled easily in the pack until asked to close by Oisin Murphy passing halfway. Finding the front under hands and heels with half a furlong remaining, the Andrew Balding trainee asserted to beat the Sangster-owned fellow debutante Angelica Bay (Ire) (No Nay Never) by 1 1/2 lengths.

Dark Angel Newcomer Shines for The King and The Queen

Indianapolis, IN

2024 Only / Top Pick in the Money Overall — 467-779 59.95%. 2024 Only / Top Pick in the Money @ CD — 170-271 62.73%. 2024 Only / Top Pick in the Money @ HI — 30-46 65.22%. 2024 Only / Top Pick in the Money @...

McLean’s Selections for Horseshoe Indianapolis on G3 Indiana Derby Day — Saturday, July 6

Boston, MA

Swansea, MA

Dianna Carney

A new family-owned and operated themed entertainment complex is coming soon to Swansea, a small town in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Silver Stone Castle & Family Entertainment is set to be an exciting addition to the town of fewer than 17,000 residents.

New Family-Owned & Operated "Medieval Experience" Coming to Massachusetts Shares Sneak Peek

Indiana State

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

Henderson, KY

Ellis Park's opening-day card was conducted without fans Thursday after the track was closed to the general public due water issues affecting the frontside of the racetrack and the facility remained closed Thursday night with a decision on Friday's opening still to be made. “In the best interests of our...

Water Issues Force Ellis Park to Close to General Public

Massachusetts State

Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

Ellis, KS

5th-Ellis, $69,299, Msw, 7-6, 2yo, f, 5 1/2f, 1:04.93, ft, 3 1/4 lengths. RICH CITY GIRL (f, 2, City of Light–Hassler {Ire}, by War Front), a $195,000 KEESEP yearling turned $435,000 OBSMAR breezer, was working bullets at Hawthorne for Larry Rivelli ahead of her debut and ran them off their feet for a sharp score as the slight 2-1 favorite. Scratched out of Friday evening's Prairie Gold Lassie Stakes at Prairie Meadows in favor of this spot, Rich City Girl was on the engine from her inside draw and was hounded through an opening quarter in :22.12. She began to shake clear as they approached the top of the stretch, and, despite hanging on her left lead down the lane, cruised home to a 3 1/4-length victory. Second-time starter and $410,000 OBS April graduate Praying (Vekoma) was second. It was another 3/4 of a length back to the debuting $400,000 OBS April product Mischief Night (Practical Joke) in third. Hassler, a daughter of MGISW Turbulent Descent (Congrats), had a colt by Not This Time in 2023 and a filly by Epicenter this year. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $42,505. Click for the Equibase.com chart.

City of Light's Rich City Girl Sharp on Debut at Ellis Park

John Magnier was in mischievous form at Sandown after he and his wife Sue had joined the wider Coolmore team for celebratory photographs with their Derby and Eclipse winner City Of Troy. It has been well documented how important this colt is to the operation: the European champion two-year-old of...

John Magnier: 'His clothes are off and he's in the bed, so it's up to him'

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorable puppy named Koi who they describe as a “sweet and happy little puppy who found himself dumped at a high kill shelter for unknown reasons.” Despite the harsh start to his life, Koi remains an adorable and energetic puppy. Now, thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. giving him a second chance and rescuing him from the high-kill shelter, Koi is ready for adoption and looking for his forever home.

Meet Koi: The Sweet & Happy Little Puppy Dumped At A High-Kill Shelter

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

HOKKAIDO, Japan–Expectation rather than trepidation. Pre-JRHA Select Sale nerves are different to the ones we go through back in Europe, that's for sure. A quick scan through the over 500-strong catalogue of foals and yearlings will remind you just how small the world is with many familiar names cropping up on any given page.

Yoshida: 'There are a Lot of New Owners Who Want to Spend Money at the Select Sale'

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

Despite a 10.3% surge in June wagering, second-quarter betting on United States racing closed marginally lower than during the same period last year. Second-quarter betting tallied $3,360,291,220 compared to $3,375,532,482 in 2023, a decrease of 0.45%, according to figures published July 5 by Equibase. A decline in race dates and...

Second-Quarter Betting Off Slightly Despite June Surge

Sarver, PA

Sarver, PA (July 5, 2024) Due to a combination of wet grounds from showers last night and a forecast indicating thunderstorms throughout the racing window tonight, we have made the tough decision to cancel tonight's racing program. Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend!. We will see you again next...

Wet Grounds and Forecast Force Cancelation of Friday's Racing Program

Scituate, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Lana, an approximately five-year-old little dog who is looking for a new home. According to the local non-profit shelter, "Lana came to us as a stray dog that was never claimed." The shelter describes Lana as a "happy go lucky pup" who "loves humans and is happy to meet anyone."

Once Stray, Now Ready To Stay: The Mellow Little Lady Looking For Love

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

It's getting sticky outside, and the kids are home from school. They don't want to go to camp. You don't want to go work. Instead, let's all just stay home, enjoy the air conditioning, adopt a cat or two, and spend the rest of the summer chilling with the kitties.

These five cats will give you a major dose of summertime fun

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Uncle Mo's Italian Soiree Post Easy Win at Big A

1st-Belmont The Big A, $87,300, Msw, 7-4, 2yo, f, 5 1/2f, 1:05.08, ft, 5 1/4 lengths. ITALIAN SOIREE (f, 2, Uncle Mo–Social Call, by Smart Strike),...

Uncle Mo's Italian Soiree Post Easy Win at Big A

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