The Tattersalls Somerville Yearling Sale concluded Sept. 3 with a filly by exciting stallion Havana Grey topping the sale late on the second day at 140,000 guineas (US$192,570). Turnover for the sale, held over two days for the first time, was a record 8,927,000 guineas (US$12,279,089), as was the total of 59 lots that sold for 50,000 guineas or more.

Havana Grey Filly Tops Second Day of Tattersalls Sale

Lexington, KY

When Crown Imperial won the $500,000 Untapable Stakes at Kentucky Downs a year ago, breeder-owner Sharilyn Gasaway was understandably excited about the 2-year-old filly's first stakes victory. "This is the biggest win for us," she said. Crown Imperial returns to Kentucky Downs Saturday for the $2 million AGS Music City...

Gasaways Hoping for Another Score in the Bluegrass

Resolute Racing's Pounce , a dual graded stakes winner at a mile on turf, pursues the richest stakes race of her career when she cuts back to 6 1/2 furlongs on grass to compete in the $2 million Music City Stakes (G2T) Sept. 7 at Kentucky Downs. The 7-2 morning-line...

Casse Pursues Music City With Pounce, Time to Dazzle

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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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

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(MA) Get ready to meet the happiest little pup who does not let his tough past define him. Scooter, or Scoot for short, is a 4-year-old Pomeranian mix pup who was sadly run over by a car, causing permanent nerve damage to the back of his body. Because of this, he is unable to control bodily movements for his back half, forcing him to wear diapers.

Meet Ada: An Adorable Little Pomeranian Searching For Family

New York State

Several years ago I visited a "racino" track where I was greeted by a brand-new, near-Vegas-level casino on the gaming side that, on the racing side, gave way to a dilapidated grandstand complete with warped floors. For a sport that celebrates the good life, it's surprising that most North American...

A Better Entry to Racing

The Kentucky Derby Museum is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with Churchill Downs that will support the museum's longstanding commitment to educating students about the Kentucky Derby. This partnership, with a financial commitment of $150,000 over three years, will bolster the museum's in-house field trips and outreach programs,...

Churchill, Derby Museum Partner for Education Program

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A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

Cruise Passenger Warns Against Being Barefoot on a Cruise: "Just About Stepped Into a Pile..."

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CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

A new resident of Old Friends Farm is featured on this edition of Catching Up With Old Friends! Midnight Tea Time is a 9-year-old gelding with over $600,000 in earnings. Hear Michael Blowen discuss the well-loved gelding.

Catching Up With Old Friends: Midnight Tea Time

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crucial aspect of managing your cattle. It’s not just a reduction in sales weight, but also a potential decrease in the price you’ll receive. However, with the right knowledge, you can make informed decisions and mitigate its impact.

Shrinkage in cattle: what you need to know

As much as National Treasure lost by a nose to 2023 Horse of the Year Cody's Wish in last year's Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1), the connections of the 2023 Preakness Stakes (G1) winner say it has yet to be decided if he will be running in the $1 million Dirt Mile or $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) Nov. 2.

BC Options Still Undecided for National Treasure

Passengers traveling on Carnival Magic were abruptly cut short of their shore excursion in Grand Turk on Monday as the cruise line issued an urgent alert due to deteriorating weather conditions linked to Hurricane Ernesto.

Carnival Cruise Line Rushes Passengers Back to Ship as Weather Worsens

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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

A horse from the barn of grade 1-winning trainer Phil Serpe has tested positive for the bronchodilator clenbuterol. The Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit noted that the drug was found in Fast Kimmie 's system following the filly's victory in a $30,000 claiming race Aug. 10 at Saratoga Race Course.

Serpe Trainee Tests Positive for Clenbuterol

One year after hosting the final weeks of the Churchill Downs meet and then posting a successful meeting of its regularly scheduled dates, Ellis Park again has enjoyed a spike in all of the important metrics for its 2024 summer race dates. Those numbers suggest Kentucky's efforts to provide a...

Ellis Park Continues Momentum in 2024

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Hey, Florida foodies! If you’re a fan of Tijuana Flats, you might want to brace yourself for some not-so-appetizing news. One of our local Tijuana Flats locations was recently forced to shut its doors temporarily after a state inspection revealed some pretty concerning issues. Let’s dive into what happened and what it means for this popular Florida-based chain.

Struggling Chain Restaurant Closes Doors After State Inspection in Florida

Woodinville, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

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Denver, CO

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They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

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Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale Starts Sept. 9

Keeneland will welcome the world during the next several weeks when the industry's most prominent horsemen and horsewomen converge to shop a premium selection of Thoroughbred...

Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale Starts Sept. 9

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