Saratoga Springs, NY

Mountain View, CA

Virginia State

As the sun sets on another season at Colonial Downs Sept. 7, the New Kent, Va., track will celebrate with one of its biggest weekends of the meet, highlighted by full fields in the $500,000 Virginia Derby (G3T) and $250,000 Virginia Oaks. Raced on the grass since its 1998 inception,...

KY Derby Also-Ran Closes Out Virginia Derby's Turf Era

Louisiana State

Saratoga, CA

It's well-known around the racetrack that a good horse can come from anywhere. Saturday's eighth race at Saratoga, a seven-furlong maiden special weight race run on the dirt, featured a field of nine. No surprise that eight of the starters were bred in Kentucky. The only one that wasn't was Dapper Moon (Malibu Moon), a Louisiana-bred. But he had no problem conquering his fashionably-bred rivals from the Blue Grass State, winning the race by five lengths for trainer Dallas Stewart and owner Murray Valene.

Louisiana-Bred Breaks His Maiden in Style at Saratoga

Indiana State

Indianapolis, IN

Second Stride has received a combined donation of $25,000 from the horsemen of the Indiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) and Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Casino. “Second Stride does an excellent job in horse aftercare,” said HBPA Executive Director Tim Glyshaw. “Whenever the Indiana HBPA or Horsehoe Indianapolis run...

Indiana HBPA, Horseshoe Indianapolis Make $25K Donation to Second Stride

Last week, the 40th Asian Racing Conference took place in Sapporo, Japan. You may ask what relevance that has for anyone with horses in Continental America or Europe? The answer is many owners and trainers today play on the global stage. As an extremely small owner and breeder, even I have horses in the U.S., Ireland, England, France, and fractional ownership in Australia. And what do we all do first thing every morning? Read the Thoroughbred Daily News, and many listen to the Nick Luck Daily Podcast. In doing so, we have a rough oversight of what is happening in our industry on a daily basis. Sometimes word filters via 'bush telegraph' from countries outside the U.S. long before it ever hits media sources.

Letter to the Editor: A Unique Opportunity

New York City, NY

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been a little over ten years since Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, then just 46 years old, was found dead on the bathroom floor of his New York apartment. A syringe was in his left arm, and he succumbed to acute mixed drug intoxication, including heroin, cocaine, benzodiazepines, and amphetamine. The horrific death, which occurred on February 2, 2014, was ruled an accident.

A Look Back at the Tragic Death of Oscar-winning Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman: 10 Years Later

South Carolina State

Los Angeles County, CA

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Montana State

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Wyoming State

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Cheyenne, WY

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

Justin Ashley secured his fourth victory in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge by defeating Ida Zetterstrom in the Top Fuel final at the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park during the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and John Hall (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also claimed victory in their respective categories in the final Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge of the season.

ASHLEY, TODD, GLENN AND HALL TAKE HOME FINAL MISSION FOODS #2FAST2TASTY CROWNS

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

The gloves have been tossed down and the callouts made for the first round of Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Funny Car Callout at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. Coming into the callout preliminaries, held in the Top Eliminator Club at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, the general consensus was that Bob Tasca III would use his first pick to call out No. 2 Ron Capps, as Robert Hight did last year, but Tasca threw a monkey wrench into those plans.

Picks made for first round of Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Funny Car Callout

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

Saffie Joseph, Jr. collected his 10th Gulfstream Park training title in a row, while Edgard Zayas regained the top spot in the jockey standings when the Royal Palm Meet concluded Sunday. Joseph broke his own Royal Palm Meet record with 93 victories, eclipsing the 71 winners he sent out during...

Joseph, Zayas Top Gulfstream Standings

Freehold Township, NJ

Freehold, NJ — After scoring five wins on opening day at harness racing’s “afternoon delight”, Freehold Raceway last Friday, Jimmy Marohn Jr. continues to be a dominant force at the half-mile oval. Marohn won 7 out of the 21 races held last weekend. He put up similar numbers this weekend, visiting the winner’s circle after 6 of the 21 races held over Friday (August 30) and Saturday (August 31) this week, including a grand slam today.

Marohn Jr. continues to dominate at Freehold

Bossier City, LA

Nominations for the 2024 Super Derby closed Monday with 31 thoroughbreds in the mix to possibly run at Louisiana Downs on Sept. 14. The purse features a 25-percent increase from last year to $250,000 and the nomination list features a boat load of star trainers, including Brad Cox (four noms), D. Wayne Lukas, Steven Asmussen, Doug O’Neill (two) and Thomas Amoss.

Every trainer of 2024 Triple Crown winners, Kentucky Derby runner highlight Super Derby nominees

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Thanks to More Aggressive Tactics, Quickick Gets Job Done in Saratoga Maiden

In her debut, Quickick (McKinzie) ran well to be third but couldn't overcome a slow beginning as she dropped 15 lengths off the pace in the...

Thanks to More Aggressive Tactics, Quickick Gets Job Done in Saratoga Maiden

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