Columbus, OH

Saratoga Springs, NY

New York Racing Association content is no longer available on TwinSpires due to an ongoing contractual dispute between NYRA and the advance deposit wagering platform owned and operated by Churchill Downs, Inc., according to a NYRA release. “Pending a contractual resolution between the two parties, pari-mutuel wagering, live video and...

NYRA Content No Longer Available on TwinSpires

Del Mar, CA

Some of the most highly anticipated races during the summer racing season are the 'baby' races during the boutique meetings at Saratoga and Del Mar and at Ellis Park, which attract its fair share of high-priced offspring from a variety of top national outfits. Summer Breezes highlights debuting 2-year-olds at those meetings that have been sourced at the breeze-up sales earlier in the year, with links to their under-tack previews. Here are the horses entered for Friday at Del Mar:

Summer Breezes, Sponsored By OBS: August 2, 2024

Goodwood, UK — In a near-repeat performance of last year, a Mick Appleby-trained 'Big' horse by a first-season sire, running in the red and blue silks of Paul and Rachael Teasdale's RP Racing Ltd, scorched to success in the G3 Molecomb Stakes. What came next for Big Evs (Ire)...

Big Wins…Big Offers

Let’s kick off another big day of horse racing with the Racing Dudes Rocket Picks! Today, we have a FREE Late Pick 3 from Gulfstream Park!. We also have premium Rocket Picks for Saratoga and Del Mar, too!. Let’s GO!. Below is our FREE Late Pick 3 for...

Rocket Picks 🚀: Saratoga, Del Mar, & Gulfstream Park for August 2, 2024

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.- When Joel Rosario arrived in California as a virtually unknown jockey from the Dominican Republic in 2006, his mission was simple: survive. Eighteen years after his first races at Fairplex and Golden Gate Fields, Rosario will be inducted Friday into the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame. He was elected in his first year of eligibility.

Rosario, Justify, Gun Runner Reach Hall of Fame in a Hurry

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

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

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Bellingham Metro News

UNITED STATES — McDonald's has introduced a new burger, the "Big Arch," poised to become its first major global addition since Chicken McNuggets joined the core menu in 1983 and the recent addition of Chicken McCrispy.

McDonald's Unveils "Big Arch" Burger for U.S. and Global Markets

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

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

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?

Brainerd, MN

Professional pilot Doug Kalitta will start his 600th career NHRA drag race, the Lucas Oil Nationals at Minnesota’s Brainerd International Raceway, Aug. 15-18. The milestone achievement puts him an elite class of only four NHRA professional racers who have logged 600 or more national events. Funny Car legend John...

Doug Kalitta Reaching NHRA Milestone with Next Start

The finalists and runners-up for the 2024 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards have been chosen in the seven categories for this year's renewal of the annual awards now in their ninth year in the U.S., said Godolphin in a press release on Thursday afternoon. The 2024 awards ceremony will once again...

2024 Thoroughbred Industry Awards Finalists And Runners-Up Named, TDN's Katie Petrunyak A Newcomer Finalist

Among the eight starters in Saturday’s Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Presented by Oak Tree Racing Association are a couple of Eastern-based fillies who figured to be running at Saratoga. So why are they entered in the Hirsch at Del Mar? Yeah, there’s a $400,000 purse. But beyond that, Del Mar will be the host site for the Breeders’ Cup in November, and with the Hirsch being a “Win and You’re In” stakes that offers a free spot in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff, Saturday’s race takes on enough appeal to trigger cross-country flights.

2024 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes at a Glance

Red Bank, NJ

Tyro, VA

Monmouth Park has cancelled its eight-race card scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2 due to excessive heat, the track said in a release Friday morning. Racing is scheduled to resume on Saturday, with the Tyro Stakes for 2-year-olds at five furlongs on the grass headlining the card. Earlier in the day,...

Monmouth Cancels Friday Card Due To Heat, Colonial Pushes Back Start Time

North Carolina State

Apex, NC

Town Talks

Apex, NC Ranks High on "Most Livable Small Cities" List. The Raleigh suburb of Apex has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the United States, ranking No. 7 on SmartAsset's nationwide list published on July 11.

North Carolina town ranks as one of nation’s best small cities to call home. Why it’s special

Swift Ford

Team USA has been struggling to dominate the Paris Olympics, with a slow start on day three. After claiming two gold medals and seven overall on Sunday, the US failed to capture any gold medals on Monday, dropping them down in the standings. Team USA captured six bronze medals and two silver medals - eight overall, but no golds.

Team USA fails to win a single gold medal on day three at Paris Olympics.

Thoroughbred racing in the United States is at the forefront of a renaissance that could change substantially how existing fans engage with the sport and its effectiveness in attracting new fans. This forecast was offered in remarks made by Todd Gralla, principal/director of equestrian services for Populous, a global architectural design company, Aug. 1 during The Jockey Club Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing held in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. A video replay will be available at jockeyclub.com.

Modernized Racetracks at the Forefront of Horse Racing ‘Renaissance’

Matt Sackman is set to make his Top Fuel match racing debut with Paton Racing at the Canadian Nationals, marking his first competition in this category after more than a year. Sackman will drive the Fast Eddie Speed Wear/Performance Data Systems Top Fuel dragster against Gary Kraus in a Nitro Funny Car on August 3, eager to turn a lifelong dream into reality. With a history as a crew member and multiple drag racing achievements, Sackman’s transition to the driver’s seat underscores his dedication to the sport and readiness for new challenges.

Matt Sackman Set for Top Fuel Debut at Canadian Nationals with Paton Racing

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.–In early June, while I was working on a story about the GI Met Mile for the TDN, one question led me to another. First: What year did two-time Met Mile winner Gulch go into the Hall of Fame?. Second: How could Gulch, who won seven Grade...

Hall of Fame Ought To Take Another Look At Gulch

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GSW Emmanuel and 33% of Iscreamuscream Gross $830,000 at Fasig-Tipton's Midsummer Flash Sale

Fasig-Tipton Digital's Midsummer Flash Sale concluded Thursday afternoon with the two offerings both sold for a combined gross of $830,000. The first offering, Hip 1, MGSW...

GSW Emmanuel and 33% of Iscreamuscream Gross $830,000 at Fasig-Tipton's Midsummer Flash Sale

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