Mark Casse has only won the Queen's Plate/King's Plate three times, which is a little surprising when you consider how he dominates racing at Woodbine. But when 13 Canadian-breds line up for Saturday's first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown Casse will hold a clear upper hand. Among his three horses are 7-5 morning line favorite My Boy Prince (Cairo Prince) and 2-1 second choice Essex Serpent (Honor Code). He will also send out long shot Midnight Mascot (Army Mule), who is 10-1 in the line.

Casse Trio Will Be Tough To Beat In King's Plate

Shadwell's Elwateen (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}–Tawkeel (GB) (Teofilo {Ire}) was a warm order for Wednesday's seven-furlong fillies' novice at Kempton and duly delivered on debut as the 4-6 favourite. The first foal out of the G1 Prix Saint-Alary heroine was sharp away before being tucked in behind the leading duo by Kevin Stott. Staying on strongly up the rail to lead inside the final 100 yards, the Saeed bin Suroor trainee surged to a length verdict over Orchid (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}).

Shadwell's Dubawi Daughter Of Tawkeel Wins On Debut

When we looked at the leading freshman sires a few weeks ago, we noted two stallions, Complexity and Thousand Words , who had already been represented by a pair of stakes winners. Since then, both have gone on to further success. Complexity's son Black Forza captured the Richmond Stakes (G2) in England to become his sire's third stakes winner. Meanwhile, Thousand Words' black-type winners The Queens M G and Vodka With a Twist both returned to action, The Queens M G to add the Adirondack Stakes (G3), and Vodka With a Twist to claim second in the Sorrento Stakes (G3).

Win Win Win's Nooni Revitalizes Hat Trick Line

New Haven, CT

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Herbie J Pilato

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Owensboro, KY

A good barber knows how to create conversation. After years of standing over his chair trimming hair and chatting with clients, John Daugherty has always prided himself on his ability to talk to just about anybody. “It didn't matter if it was a doctor, the mayor, or the homeless guy...

The Road Back: John Daugherty Revels in a Life Transformed

San Diego, CA

In order to accommodate the setting sun, Del Mar will permanently move Friday's first post from 4 p.m. PT to 3 p.m. PT and remain on that schedule for the rest of the meet, the club said in a release on Wednesday. The time shift is keyed on the setting...

Sun-Laden Del Mar Shifts Friday Post Time Back An Hour

Today's lowdown with Emmanuel Talvard of Haras du Cadran brings the curtain down on the series TDN have been running in the build up to this year's Arqana August Sale, but don't be fooled into thinking it's all about the powerhouse consignments here in Deauville where the first of 325 catalogued lots–from, quelle surprise, Haras des Capucines, the largest consignors of all–will go under the hammer at around 2pm on Friday.

Applewood Stud and its Second Draft at the Arqana August Sale

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Saratoga Springs, NY

With nearly half of the 79 apartments sold and the first owners moving into their properties in early June, The Residences at The Adelphi Hotel will host a reception on Thursday, Aug. 22, the management said in a release Wednesday. Created by developers Michael Dubb and Larry Roth in the...

The Residences At The Adelphi Hotel Host Opening Reception Aug. 22

The nearly 6 1/2-furlong Tapeta training track at Santa Anita Park is being considered for racing in 2025 as an off-the-grass or wet-weather option. Nate Newby, the track's general manager, disclosed the work-in-progress plan after being prompted for an update on the nearly six-month-old surface by the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) during Thursday's monthly meeting.

Santa Anita Could Use Tapeta Training Track For Races In '25

New York State

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association is hosting a webinar for THA trainers Sept. 6, featuring representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage & Hour Division, as well as the New York State Department of Labor. Topics will include employer requirements for the H-2B visa program, the...

NYTHA To Host Trainers Webinar

Plymouth, MA

Dianna Carney

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

It almost feels like he's on the other end of some celestial phoneline, listening in and smiling. Because somehow Marty Wygod seems to have arranged things so that family and friends, since mourning his loss in April, could be consoled by an afterglow of the same vitality that had sustained his 84 years. First a colt gifted to his daughter Emily Bushnell and longtime racing adviser Ric Waldman took them to the GI Kentucky Derby; and now another graduate of his program has assisted its transition with a $2.4 million payday in the Fasig-Tipton Sale at Saratoga.

Waldman Savors The Abiding Legacies Of Horses And Horsemen

In the year 2024, the words “OFF,” “YIELDING,” “SOFT,” “GOOD,” and “FIRM” are unacceptable characterizations of turf conditions; a surface much more complicated and living than a mere word. How Firm? How soft?. On Saturday, I tweeted about the need...

Letter to the Editor: Putting a Number to a Turf Course

Three 'TDN Rising Star' debutants last weekend followed up in graded stakes to confirm their place among the leading juveniles of the summer. Two were by established big guns Uncle Mo and Curlin. But GIII Sorrento Stakes winner Nooni is by a $5,000 Florida rookie who had already that day celebrated his first black-type winner, by nearly five lengths, in his backyard at Gulfstream.

Breeding Digest: A Win Win Scenario

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I grew up on these babies. This cookie is sweet nostalgia to me. There are so many variations to make it too, you really can't go wrong with it! For a super easy and fast cookie bar, these are a winner!

Magic Layer Bars aka Hello Dolly Bars

Massachusetts State

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Keeneland will add 10 horses–colts by Authentic, Constitution, Into Mischief, Maclean's Music and Uncle Mo, along with fillies by Authentic, Curlin, Gun Runner and Not This Time–to Book 1 of its September Yearling Sale scheduled for Sept. 9-10, the auction house said in a release on Thursday. Opening...

Keeneland Supplements 10 Horses To September Yearling Sale Book 1

Del Mar, CA

Trainer Richard Mandella, a member of racing's Hall of Fame since 2001, has been named the 20th recipient of the Laffit Pincay, Jr. Award and will be honored at Del Mar on Saturday, Aug. 31, the track said in a Thursday release. The Pincay Award, named for, and presented by,...

Trainer Richard Mandella Named 2024 Winner Of Pincay Award

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Big Race Entries Beckon Tamfana With The Atalanta Stakes Next

Group 3 winner Tamfana (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}) is targeting the G3 Atalanta Stakes at Sandown at the end of the month, according to trainer David...

Big Race Entries Beckon Tamfana With The Atalanta Stakes Next

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