Juddmonte's multimillionaire homebred Idiomatic returns July 20 in the $500,000 Molly Pitcher Stakes (G3) at Monmouth Park wanting to start a new winning streak. The daughter of Curlin had a six-race win streak snapped June 8 in the Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course when she lost by a head at the wire after just failing to catch front-running Randomized . Prior to the Ogden Phipps, she had won nine of her previous 10 starts and has never finished worse than third.

Idiomatic Eyes New Win Streak in Molly Pitcher Stakes

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

The turf course at Churchill Downs, brown and unsightly from postspring meet maintenance meant to strengthen its root structure and growth, is planned for use during the track's September meet, according to Darren Rogers, the track's senior director of communications and media services. Following meets at Ellis Park and Kentucky...

Churchill Continues Efforts to Remedy Turf Course

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Massachusetts State

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Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

San Clemente, CA

Though the past two editions of the San Clemente Stakes (G2T) for 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar have gone to foreign-bred runners, Kentucky-bred Medoro may change that mini-streak. Medoro, who debuted last December, has a perfect record of 4-for-4. Three of those wins have been close—her Dec. 1 maiden victory,...

Undefeated Medoro Takes on 11 in San Clemente

New Castle, DE

Retired trainer Louis Albertrani, who conditioned 1999 champion sprinter Artax, died July 13 at his home in New Castle, Del., at the age of 67. Albertrani's brother, Tom, also a retired trainer, said the cause of death appeared to be a heart attack. "It was a sudden passing, one that...

Louis Albertrani, Trainer of Champion Artax, Dies at 67

Wenatchee, WA

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Othello, WA

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Stemilt Ag Services LLC of Wenatchee faces $353,000 in fines for safety violations which led to a worker being buried alive in a trench collapse last autumn in Othello, the Washington Department of Labor & Industries reports.

Burying Grower Alive: Fruit Company Faces $353K Fine

By HRI Foreign Staff — The Santa Anita Derby has long been considered one of the most vital prep races for the Kentucky Derby, particularly for horses based on the West Coast. It is, of course, a historic and prestigious race in its own right, currently carrying a $750,000 purse. It always attracts a quality field, and it has thrown up some brilliant renewals over the last 90 years or so.

SANTA ANITA DERBY WINNERS HAVE BECOME LEGENDS BASED ON THEIR FUTURE PERFORMANCES

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Gabaldon , who earned global attention with an impressive runner-up finish at Royal Ascot, will race for a new partnership after Qatar Racing privately acquired a 50% stake in the colt following the July 17 Inglis Digital USA July Sale. The colt's original owner Soldi Stable will retain a 50%...

Qatar Racing Obtains Share In Gabaldon at Inglis Sale

Pennsylvania State

Pennsylvania-based trainer Joe Taylor, who appealed the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's six-year suspension and $50,000 fine after two of his runners tested positive for banned substances, has received stiffer penalties from an arbitrator. According to postings on the HIWU website, his suspension is now to last eight years, and his fine is $100,000.

PA Trainer Taylor's Suspension Increased to Eight Years

The irony is not lost on Gavin Hernon. Less than a decade after he elected to launch his training career in France rather than his home country in favour of more opportunities, the Irishman will return to home soil to at the Curragh on Saturday with leading claims of making the Classic breakthrough when his star filly Dare To Dream (Fr) (Camelot {GB}) lines out in the Juddmonte Irish Oaks.

Meet The French-Based Irishman Gunning For Group 1 Glory At The Curragh

Lexington, KY

Friends and clients of Dr. William Davis "Dave" Fishback Jr. could not say enough about the kindness, warmth, and dedication shown by the beloved Central Kentucky equine veterinarian whose loss they mourned July 17. Fishback died at his home off Pisgah Pike the previous evening. He was 76. Fishback was...

Beloved Veterinarian Fishback Dies at 76

New Jersey State

Darby Development LLC (Darby Development), acting as agent of the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority, has signed an agreement establishing NYRA Bets as the Managing Vendor of New Jersey's online and mobile pari-mutuel account wagering system for horse racing, it was announced today. In addition, all account wagering platforms...

NYRA Bets Named Managing Vendor in New Jersey

Del Mar, CA

Keeneland officials announced July 18 the inaugural Keeneland Championship Sale, an unprecedented opportunity for owners to acquire top-class racehorses and breeding stock, to be held Oct. 30, in the paddock at Del Mar, site of the Breeders' Cup World Championships Nov. 1-2. The sale will be conducted by Keeneland's globally respected sales team and curated in conjunction with our valued Thoroughbred owners.

Keeneland Announces Championship Sale at Del Mar

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(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

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

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

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Betting on an Upset in the CCA Oaks

I had initially planned to handicap the $1 million Haskell (G1) at Monmouth Park for this week's edition of Unlocking Winners. But with the field still...

Betting on an Upset in the CCA Oaks

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