Milton, ON – Scott McEneny pupil Boxer Seelster had a successful tune-up ahead of the Metro Pace eliminations when delivering as the 6-5 choice in his C$82,643 division of the Champlain Stakes on Saturday night (Sept. 7) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. After getting nailed from a front-stepping effort last...

Boxer Seelster strong in Champlain Stakes

Columbus, OH

This Week: MGM Yonkers International Trot, MGM Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, N.Y.; Jim Ewart Memorial and Charlie Hill Memorial, Eldorado Scioto Downs, Columbus, Ohio; and Champlain Stakes and Simcoe Stakes, Woodbine Mohawk Park, Milton, Ont. Schedule of events: Grand Circuit racing will open this week on Saturday (Sept. 7) as MGM...

MGM Yonkers International Trot leads Grand Circuit weekend

Yonkers, NY

Yonkers, NY — Trotters of both sexes and gaits came to MGM Yonkers Raceway on Saturday afternoon (September 7) to contest four $225,000 New York Sire Stakes Finals. R Melina kicked off the finals with a 1:54.4 triumph in the event for 3-year-old fillies. Senorita Palema (Ake Svanstedt) blasted to the front from post three and led the way through fractions of :28, :57.3 and 1:26.1. Meanwhile, R Melina (Tyler Buter) tucked into fourth from post seven, came first-up passing the half and made it into second on the outside prior to three-quarters.

Champions crowned in NY Sire Stakes Finals for trotters

New Jersey State

East Rutherford, NJ – Captain Optimistic and driver Yannick Gingras, along with Arbitrage Hanover and driver Todd McCarthy, won their $150,000 New Jersey Classic Finals for 2- and 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers, respectively, at The Meadowlands on Friday night (Sept. 6). Captain Optimistic, the prohibitive favorite at 1-9,...

Captain Optimistic, Arbitrage Hanover take gold in NJ Classic Colt Paces

Columbus, OH — Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (Sept. 7). Pandolfo also offers his picks for the $50,000 Early Pick-4.

Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Sept. 7

South Carolina State

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Charlotte, NC

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Choosing the right city to call home can be a daunting task, especially in a country as vast as the U.S. Fortunately, U.S. News & World Report has made the decision a bit easier with their annual list of the Best Places to Live.

North Carolina City Lands On The Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2024-2025

North Carolina State

Fayetteville, NC

It’s never too early to think about retirement, and where you live plays a huge role in your quality of life during those golden years. Surprisingly, four North Carolina cities rank among the worst places to retire in the United States, according to WalletHub.

4 North Carolina Cities Ranked Among Worst Places to Retire in America

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

Kentucky State

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Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Washington State

Washington, PA

Washington, PA – The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA) is thrilled to introduce their new executive director, Dawnelle Mock, who brings a bundle of experience and passion for the horse racing industry. Born into a family deeply rooted in Standardbred racing, Mock’s upbringing alongside her parents Dan and Lisa...

Welcome home Dawnelle Mock

Ohio State

Baltic, OH

Baltic, OH — Ohio champion Full Count 2,1:59f; 3,1:57.2f; 4,1:55.4f died at Marvin Raber Farms on Sept. 4, 2024, at the age of 23. Full Count was Ohio Triple Crown winner at 2 and went on to win $238,000 in 2004 and 2005. He was the sire of numerous Ohio Sires Stakes champions, including Count Me In, Contessa Leigh, Count On Kami and others, including Black Magic, Celebrate With Me, Jeffery P, Anastasia Winnie.

Full Count, 23, dies

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Kansas State

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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

New York City, NY

Middletown, NY

Middletown, NY – If you have not yet made plans to attend the upcoming Goshen Yearling Sale on Monday (Sept. 9), this might be a good time to pencil it in as it will be your first opportunity to purchase high quality, New York-bred yearlings that will be eligible to participate in the substantial purse increases for next year that were just announced by the Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development fund.

Capitalize on 2025 NYSS increases at Goshen Yearling Sale

View Fines and Suspensions for the week of September 6, 2024 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA and rulings as submitted by the various racing commissions in an abbreviated form; we are not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of such information. For full ruling text, or if you have questions or concerns about the information found in this report, please contact the racing commission where the ruling was issued.

FAS Rulings for Friday, September 6, 2024

Massachusetts State

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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

Georgia State

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Augusta, GA

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Six defendants from the Augusta area have been sentenced to significant federal prison terms for their involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking operation. - James Andrew McPherson, 30, of Hephzibah, GA, the ringleader, was sentenced to 188 months in prison for Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Methamphetamine. He will also serve three years of supervised release after his prison term.

Six Georgia Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Long Federal Terms in Major Meth Operation Bust

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

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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Horoscope of the Day, Sunday, September 8th

Maryland State

Fort Washington, MD

Fort Washington, MD — Rosecroft Raceway will be celebrating 75 years of harness racing this fall with 26 days of racing starting Monday (Sept. 16), continuing through Dec. 18. Rosecroft will be racing every Monday and Wednesday with the usual 7:15 p.m. post time. The one exception is this...

Rosecroft moving to Mondays and Wednesdays

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Nijinsky, Pass Line pop In Simcoe Stakes

Milton, ON – Both second choices in the betting, Nijinsky and Pass Line each sprung...

Nijinsky, Pass Line pop In Simcoe Stakes

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