There was never any doubt about what Panagiotis "Peter" Synnefias would do—or wanted to do—when he was old enough to make a career decision. Both of his parents, Dimitrios and Paulina Synnefias, are trainers. His grandfather, Peter Bazeos, trained on the old New England circuit. And as the...

Peter Synnefias Continuing Family's Training Tradition

Kentucky State

Lexington, KY

In the days leading up to the Kentucky Derby (G1) there's one frequently asked question that gets a general answer of "We'll see." That question, of course, asks how their 3-year-old will fare at the 1 1/4-mile distance in the Run for the Roses, which will be a new experience for all of them.

McPeek Believes Distance Will Not Faze Thorpedo Anna

Saratoga Springs, NY

The main attraction of the Aug. 23 Personal Ensign Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course promises to be the showdown between the champion mare Idiomatic and Randomized . The two rivals first faced off last year in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) when Juddmonte's homebred Idiomatic held off Randomized by a half-length and cemented her claim to the Eclipse Award as the champion older dirt female.

Bauer Hoping Xigera Can Be Personal Ensign Spoiler

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Plymouth, MA

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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

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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

Pomona, CA

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 277 entries for its California Fall Yearlings sale, to be held Sept. 24 at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. The sale will begin at 11 a.m. PT. "We have a strong catalog for this year's sale, which annually offers the cream of the California-bred yearling crop," said Fasig-Tipton California representative Mike Machowsky. "There is a great diversity of sire power, with both leading West Coast sires and national sires represented. While this sale primarily showcases the best of the California breeding program, there are quality offerings from other state-bred programs as well."

Fasig-Tipton California Fall Yearlings Catalog Online

The 165th running of the $1 million King's Plate will go this Friday at Toronto's Woodbine Racetrack, just days after a record-breaking storm washed out the event. . "By now, everyone has seen the video from Saturday, and it's astonishing how much rain we got," said Woodbine Entertainment CEO Michael Copeland. "Hearing that records were broken isn't surprising and reinforces our decision to move the races to Friday for the sake of horse and rider safety." 

Free Attendance for Rescheduled King's Plate Aug. 23

An absolutely fascinating renewal of the $1.25 million Travers (G1) is taking place at Saratoga this Saturday. The 1 1/4-mile contest for three-year-olds is stuffed with talent. Among the entrants are a champion, a classic winner, a Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner, a Grade 1 winner who has placed in two classics, and an undefeated stakes winner. Narrowing down the most likely winner is anything but easy.

Who Will Win a Wide-Open Travers?

Art, TX

Decatur, TX

Rodeo On SI

After building an incredible program and facility, the NFR qualifier and Rookie of the Year has decided to move on to her next challenge.

Rookie of the Year Winner and 4M Equine Ranch Part Ways

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

Declutterbuzz

Have you ever wondered if your home mirrors your true self? Just like people present their best selves on social media, our homes can showcase our personalities and lifestyles. Does your home reflect who you are? I hope so because this will make you the most comfortable.

Decluttering | Does Your Home Reflect Who You Are

Hear Veronica Reed and Rebecca Nicholson of Three Chimneys discuss Gun Runner's potential success as southern hemisphere sire in the September issue of BloodHorse magazine's Beyond the Headlines feature.

Beyond the Headlines: Gun Runner

I would much rather spend my time at the beach than doing chores around the house! There are many things I would rather do other than clean my home! With these 50 quick & easy decluttering tips you will spend much less time cleaning your home too and more time having fun!

50 Quick & Easy Decluttering Tips!

Quincy, MA

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

The Denver City Council will vote Monday whether pump about $580,000 into its jail-based RISE, or Recovery in a Secure Environment program. The council will consider contracts for $389,434 and $193,475 through Sept. 30, 2025, with the Mile High Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and The Empowerment Program. Inmates enrolled in the RISE program spend much of their time out of their cells during the day engaging in therapeutic activities. There are group sessions and one on one treatment.

Jail-based drug, mental health recovery program costs Denver $580,000 for a year

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

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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

Siena Farm and WinStar Farm's Mullikin has been taking big steps up the class ladder since April when he launched a three-racing winning streak that included his first graded stakes win. The 4-year-old son of Violence will now attempt another leap in the Aug. 24 $500,000 Forego Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.

Mullikin Riding Three-Race Win Streak Into Forego

West Virginia State

Fairlea, WV

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FAIRLEA- This Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Valley View Country Club in White Sulphur, the Linda Underwood Memorial Golf Tournament will tee off at 9:00 AM. There is also a 2:00 PM group and 12 teams participating. The tournament was created by George Underwood, Linda’s husband, to honor his wife who passed away from brain […]
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Linda Underwood Memorial Golf Tourney Set for Saturday, Proceeds to Peyton Hospice House

Northern Kentucky Tribune

This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder , which covers rural America, and Climate Central , a nonadvocacy science and news group. On the day he would become homeless, Wesley Bryant was awoken by his wife, Alexis.

Some Kentuckians, like many rural Americans, are too poor to qualify for federal flood protections

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TJC Thoroughbred Incentive Program Applications Open

The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program announced today that applications are available for horse shows to apply for 2025 T.I.P. awards. Awards are available for shows...

TJC Thoroughbred Incentive Program Applications Open

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