Columbus, OH

As much as the $194,000 Honorable Miss Handicap (G2) is a prep for the Aug. 24 Ballerina Handicap (G1), that top-level test might be a tad too long for the speedy mare Spirit Wind . But the six furlongs of the Honorable Miss?. Spirit Wind, dk b/br, 5/m. Bahamian Squall...

Spirit Wind Posts Front-Running Honorable Miss Victory

Saratoga Springs, NY

By Joseph Aiello “From the Spa” returns to keep you up-to-date on horses bred in the mid-Atlantic racing in Saratoga stakes. The Grade I Alfred G Vanderbilt Stakes is run annually at Saratoga for three year olds and upwards at six furlongs on the dirt. This year, the Vanderbilt features a field of six in race six on Saturday’s card. A few Saratoga success stories such as the impressive 7/2 Baby Yoda and Subrogate of the same morning line enter to take on Steve Asmussen’s Skelly who sits at 6/5. While these runners along with the inside breaking Nakatomi all appear to have legitimate winning chances on paper, the 20/1 long shot Twisted Ride faces an uphill battle in his first grade I test. Bred in Pennsylvania by Kasey K Racing Stable, Twisted Ride has shown good ability in sprint distances and is in top form, but faces a group with a bit more early speed than he is accustomed. Even if this five year old gelding by Great Notion – Diva’s Gold, by Tenpins doesn’t end up winning, finishing in the money amongst this class would be a great accomplishment, already boasting a nineteen for twenty-five lifetime record in the top three.

From the Spa: July 27 Midlantic-breds in Saratoga stakes

Graham Motion has a dilemma with recent grade 1 winner Trikari , but it's certainly a good dilemma to have. The trainer can either run the Oscar Performance colt over the 1 3/16-mile trip again in the Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes (G1T)—a distance over which he proved victorious in the July 6 Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes (G1T)—or drop him back to a mile in Colonial Downs' Secretariat Stakes (G2T).

Motion Mulls Options for Trikari, The Grey Wizard

Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, who saw Tapit Trice make a successful return with a 51/4-length romp in the Grade 3 Monmouth Cup, earned a $75,000 bonus from Monmouth Park as a result of the $150,000 Haskell Weekend Trainer Challenge that ended last Saturday. Chad Brown, with a first...

Todd Pletcher Wins Haskell Weekend Trainer Challenge

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

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

Richmond, IN

Editor’s Note: Racing Insights’ playoff projections use a combination of current standings and historical performance at upcoming tracks to determine the probability of each driver winning or making the playoffs on points. With the Cup Series Playoffs on the mind throughout the season, what if there was a...

The Field of 16: Projecting the Cup Series Playoffs entering Richmond

Thoroughbred After Alliance will work to advance its initiatives at Saratoga in August, with a presence both at the racetrack for the GI Whitney Stakes weekend, as well as at the sales pavilion for both Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling sales. The TAA will be present at the New York Racing Association's...

TAA on Site for Saratoga Races, Sales

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Virginia State

Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) will appear on The Bold and the Beautiful on Thursday, August 1, and spoilers say he might catch his father, Bill Spencer (Don Diamont), in a compromising situation with Poppy Nozawa (Romy Park).

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Will may catch Bill and Poppy in an embarrassing situation

New Jersey State

Red Bank, NJ

Even though many of his friends and some family members had a pretty good idea of what his career path would eventually be, Chris Elliott was not sure if he wanted to follow in his father's stirrups. That changed a few years ago when he watched his dad—veteran jockey Stewart...

Apprentice Chris Elliott Following in Father's Stirrups

Fond Du Lac, WI

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In a recent move that’s bound to shake things up, Mercury Marine has announced a series of partial layoffs affecting about 1,700 employees at their Fond du Lac headquarters. The company, grappling with a decline in sales, is implementing these layoffs throughout the rest of the year.

An engine manufacturer is laying off 1,700 workers due to drop in sales

Indianapolis, IN

Salem, IN

ARCA Menards Series veteran Greg Van Alst aims to maintain his recent momentum as he heads to Salem Speedway after a top-10 finish at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Van Alst secured his fifth top-10 finish of the 2024 season. He is currently second in the ARCA Menards Series championship...

Greg Van Alst Targets Third Straight Top-10 Finish at Salem Speedway in Mid-Summer Classic 200

Richmond, CA

The NASCAR Cup Series is currently on a break as NBC covers the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, with the next race scheduled for Sunday, August 11 at Richmond Raceway for the Cook Out 400 at 6 p.m. Eastern Time. State of Play. NASCAR Cup Series drivers and teams are...

Next NASCAR Cup Series Race: Cook Out 400 After Olympics Break | Date, Time & TV Schedule

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Louisiana State

M Henderson

Red rice is a traditional Gullah recipe with roots in West Africa. Similar to jambalaya and paella, this recipe uses left-over cooked rice and is seasoned with Cajun or Creole seasoning.

Louisiana-Style Red Rice

Brownsburg, IN

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Dodge Charger Hellcat takes on Camaro ZL1 and Challenger Hellcat in a thrilling 8-second drag race showdown at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The legacy of the Dodge L-bodied cars and the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro lives on, even though these iconic muscle cars have been retired. Their spirits continue to haunt drag strips across America, and recently, they showcased their undying prowess at the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg, Indiana.

Dodge Charger Hellcat Drags Camaro ZL1 and Challenger Hellcat in an 8-Second Festival

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

One might be wise to wait until after Independence Day to adopt one of these cats. They just don't like the noise of fireworks, which, combined with the sudden, scary changes of a new home might not make for a great start. Come Friday, the 5th though, go and grab up one of these terrific cats, all available from local, Kansas City shelters.

Celebrate your 4th with one of these great cats

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will return to Saratoga this August to highlight accredited aftercare with a variety of initiatives at Saratoga Race Course and Fasig-Tipton. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present for both the weekend of the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney Stakes, and the following week of the Fasig-Tipton Selected Yearling sales.

TAA to Highlight Initiatives in Saratoga

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Bing Crosby Carries Breeders' Cup Implications

The July 27 Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) at Del Mar carries important Breeders' Cup implications. For starters, as a Breeders' Cup Challenge Series event, the winner...

Bing Crosby Carries Breeders' Cup Implications

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