Columbus, OH

Louisiana-based trainer Shane Wilson talks about bringing Brittlyn Stable's Ova Charged to Ellis Park for the Aug. 3 Kentucky Downs Preview Mint Ladies Turf Sprint.

Wilson Brings LA-Bred Speedster Ova Charged to Ellis

7th-Ellis, $70,251, Msw, 7-29, 2yo, 6f, 1:11.97, my, 1 3/4 lengths. MESERO (c, 2, Not This Time–Lemon Liqueur {SP}, by Exchange Rate), a 5-1 shot, was away half a step slowly and raced near the back of the field as favored Snap Call (Volatile) pressed the pace three wide down the backstretch before settling just off the pace on the bend. Mesero began improving his position along the rail as the favorite settled just off the pace in third, but he was still some eight lengths back as the leaders turned for home. Snap Call, who hit the front at the top of the lane, began to dawdle and allowed pace-pressing Trew Violence (Violence) to retake the lead, but it was Mesero making eye-catching progress down the center of the track who flew to the lead in the final strides to graduate by 1 3/4 lengths. Trew Violence had 2 1/2 lengths on Snap Call in third. The victory gave trainer Dale Romans his second straight 2-year-old maiden winner on the Monday card at Ellis Park.

Not This Time's Mesero Flies to Debut Win at Ellis

Saratoga Springs, NY

The first weekend of August hosts two important races that are part of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series. At Saratoga, the 97th running of the Whitney Stakes will go on Saturday, Aug. 3, and is a qualifier for the Nov. 2 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar. Later that evening at the Breeders’ Cup’s host track, leading dirt fillies and mares will compete in the 54th Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Presented by Oak Tree Racing Association, offering an automatic berth to the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff on Nov. 2.

Road to the 2024 Breeders’ Cup: Sneak Peek at Whitney, Clement Hirsch, and Other Stakes

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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Cheryl E Preston

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

Indianapolis, IN

(Marcelino Pedroza, Jr. / Photo by Holly M. Smith) (Horseshoe Indianapolis / Coady Media) From the Horseshoe Indianapolis Media Team / Tammy Knox:. Jockeys transported to hospital following Race 6 incident. at Horseshoe Indianapolis. SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (Wednesday, July 30, 2024) — Three jockeys were transported to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis...

3 Jockeys Hospitalized Following Spill at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Washington State

Washington, PA

Washington, PA — It may have been only her second victory in 54 career starts, but it was a thing of beauty when Gamine overpowered the field first-over and captured Wednesday’s (July 31) co-feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $10,900 conditioned pace for fillies and mares.

Gamine earns lifetime mark in Meadows co-feature

Georgia State

Ocala, FL

Carl Bowling, a longtime pinhooker in Ocala, Florida, died July 26 at the age of 84. The following is an obituary provided to the TDN by the Bowling family:. “Carl Bowling passed away July 26, 2024, resulting from an accident while riding a motorcycle near Hiawassee, GA, where he enjoyed his summers with his family in the North Georgia mountains. Carl was 84 years young, born in 1940 in Black Mountain, NC. He was one of two boys and five girls.

Longtime Ocala Pinhooker Carl Bowling Dies At 84

The New York Racing Association and TwinSpires, the advance-deposit wagering platform owned and operated by Churchill Downs Inc., announced July 31 that a contractual impasse between the duo has resulted in the elimination of all NYRA content from TwinSpires, effective immediately. Pending a contractual resolution between the two parties, pari-mutuel...

Dispute Results in NYRA Content Pulled From TwinSpires

Aaron previews the early contenders for the 2024 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course & discusses who he thinks has the best chance to win. Will the “Mid-Summer Derby” become a showdown between the top 3-year-old male Dornoch & his female counterpart Thorpedo Anna? How do Fierceness & Sierra Leone factor into the mix?

Travers Stakes Picks 2024 | Early Contenders

Steve B Howard

I've covered Muscle Cars from the 1960s and 1970s I like, Muscle Cars that had the best performance, cars that I have owned, fast cars that I have driven, and even classic VWs that I think are cool most recently.

Longest-Lasting Cars: Top 3 Most Reliable Models

The $1 million, Grade 1 Whitney Stakes Saturday at Saratoga Race Course is one of the most important races in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic division as well as one of the marquee summertime races in U.S. horse racing. The 1 1/8-mile dirt race is a “Win and You’re In” Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series qualifier for the Longines Classic, giving the race winner an automatic berth to the $7 million Classic to be held Nov. 2 at Del Mar.

2024 Whitney Stakes Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

2024 Only / Top Pick in the Money Overall — 585-960 60.94%. 2024 Only / Top Pick in the Money @ EP 47-81 58.02%. 2024 Only / Top Pick in the Money @ CD — 200-321 62.31%. 2024 Only / Top Pick in the Money @ HI — 71-106 71.70%

McLean’s Selections For Horseshoe Indianapolis on “Stakes Wednesday” — July 31

NYRA, Churchill Downs pull their signals from each other in contract dispute. A contractual impasse between the New York Racing Association and TwinSpires, the advance deposit wagering platform owned and operated by Churchill Downs Inc., has resulted in the elimination of all NYRA content from TwinSpires as well as all CDI content from NYRABets, the ADW operated by the NYRA.

NYRA, Churchill Downs pull their signals from each other in contract dispute

Opera Singer withstands a late challenge to claim victory in the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood.

Opera Singer wins Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood

The once-beaten Cinderella's Dream (GB) (Shamardal) will look to give Godolphin a third winner in the five-year history of the GII Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Oaks Invitational Stakes as she bids to add to her latest success in the GI Belmont Oaks Invitational over the same mile-and-three-sixteenths journey July 6. The homebred...

'Dream' Scenario Looms In Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Oaks

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Kentucky State

Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. Among this week's rulings, two trainers have been issued short suspensions. Trainer Jonathan Thomas has been stepped down for five days and fined $4,000 for breaching the intra-articular injection rule, barring such joint injections within 7 days of a timed and reported workout.

Weekly Stewards and Commissions Rulings – July 25 – 31

Virginia State

In conjunction with BES Studios, the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) was awarded a Telly Award in recognition of a sixty second TV commercial titled “Virginia Wins With Horses” that was submitted in the annual competition which honors excellence in video and television across all screens. The BES Studios...

'Virginia Wins With Horses' TV Commercial Wins Telly Award

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Thursday's Insights: Clement Unveils Pricey Son of Audible at the Spa

2nd-SAR, $100K, Msw, 3yo/up, 5 1/2fT, 1:44 p.m. ET. LSU Stables's LETTER PERFECT (Audible), a $425,000 OBS March breezer (:10) from...

Thursday's Insights: Clement Unveils Pricey Son of Audible at the Spa

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