Kentucky State

Oak Grove, KY

Columbus, OH

(A kiss on the cheek…er…head from trainer Steve Asmussen / All Photos by Holly M. Smith) The final weekend of the Churchill Downs’ Spring / Summer Meet is now in the history books, but the memories of both the final three days and the entire meet will linger on forever, in the minds and souls of many. It was Kentucky Derby 150, after all. A history making and changing event that bled into a most wonderful season of racing and celebrations.

Churchill Downs’ Sunday: Through the Magical Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

Oak Grove, KY — Ken Rucker trainee Little Rocket Man again braved troubled seas out of post eight to grab a repeat 1:49.3 win off a parked mile in the $40,000 Open Pace at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Monday (July 1). Little Rocket Man (driven by...

Little Rocket Man Large in Oak Grove Open Repeat

Port Royal, PA

Franklin County Free Press

This Wednesday, July 3rd, Port Royal Speedway is gearing up for the inaugural race of the 2024 PA Speedweek, sponsored by Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. Racing enthusiasts are set for an intense showdown, with the Weikert Livestock 410 sprint cars battling it out for a grand prize of $10,000. Alongside, the United Racing Club (URC) 360 sprint cars will compete, with a $2,000 prize for the winner.

Port Royal Speedway to Kick Off PA Speedweek with High-Stakes Races

Indiana State

Anderson, IN — A week of Indiana Sire Stakes action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park concluded with a lone $95,500 bout for three-year-old pacing fillies on Saturday (June 29). Serving as the tenth race on the 12-race card, Teelatini emerged atop a four-across drive to the wire to claim her second straight victory of the season.

Teelatini Tops Indiana Sire Stakes at Harrah’s Hoosier Park

Goshen, NY

Albany, NY — The 2024 New York Sire Stakes County Fair Series season begins on Friday (July 5) at Goshen Historic Track in Goshen, N.Y. The opening day race program will feature 2- and 3-year-olds beginning at 1 p.m. (EDT). Goshen Historic Track is the world’s oldest active harness...

NYSS County Fair Series gets underway at Goshen Historic Track on July 5

Columbus, MN — The featured event on the Sunday night (June 30) program at Running Aces was the Ron Banks Memorial FFA mares pace final, which boasted a very accomplished field of nine distaffers lining up behind the gate to battle it out for $35,000 in purse money. Illusion...

Illusion Seelster the real deal in Ron Banks final at Aces

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (Saturday, June 29, 2024) – Indiana Derby contenders Dragoon Guard and Real Men Violin worked Saturday at Churchill Downs in preparation for next Saturday’s $300,000, Grade 3 stakes for 3-year-olds at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Dragoon Guard’s stablemate Impel and Band of Gold, who are trained by Brad...

G3 Indiana Derby & Indiana Oaks News: Cox & McPeek Horses Get Ready

Las Vegas, NV

Washington, PA — Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo. The Meadows will have a 13-race card to celebrate the July 4 holiday, with a 12:45 p.m. post. Eight of the 13 races will be stake events for freshman filly pacers. Three $60,000 Sand Tart PA Sire Stake events will be supported by five $20,000 divisions of the PA Stallion Series.

Meadows Monday Memo

Hazleton, PA

Mike Pollack, Rebecca Barbush finally get first wins in Street Stocks and Four Cylinders respectively. (Butler Township, PA 6-30-24): Sunday at Evergreen Raceway the day started with a question mark as the morning had remnants of the previous evening’s rain storms that shrouded the area and had some wondering if any racing at all would take place. However, a determined staff remained positive and stuck with the scheduled plan as the show was run off with nary a hint of rain or gloomy clouds by race time.

Matt Hirschman scores Tour Type Modified victory at Evergreen Raceway

Ruidoso, NM

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Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Parts of Ruidoso were under a flash flood emergency on Saturday as heavy rain fell on burn scars in the area. According to the National Weather Service, flooding was observed in many parts of Ruidoso.

Ruidoso Downs Horse Racing Is a Go for Sunday with Recovery from Saturday Flooding

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Stoneboro, PA

From the Pennsylvania Fair Harness Horsemen’s Association, Meadows Standardbred Owners Association, and Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association. Stoneboro, PA — Chatty Vanessa paced the fastest mile, 1:59.3, during a Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes two-day session at the fairgrounds in this northwest Pennsylvania borough on Saturday (June 29) and Sunday (June 30), while another pair of sophomore pacers, one male and one female, became the first performers to post two triumphs in “A” Sire Stakes competition.

Fast fair action continues at Stoneboro (PA)

North Carolina State

South Boston, VA

Connor Hall felt like South Boston Speedway had not been a good track for him. In his only previous start in the Thunder Road Harley-Davidson 200 at the .4-mile oval he finished 15th in 2022. It appears Hall’s mind may have changed. The 2023 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly...

Connor Hall Wins Thunder Road 200 at South Boston, Captures First Leg of the Virginia Late Model Triple Crown

Maryland State

Berlin, MD — Geralds A Keeper and Cloggs For Real captured their respective $10,000 first-round Maryland Sire Stakes events for 3-year-old colts and geldings on Sunday (June 30) at Ocean Downs, giving owner Kelsey Wagner and trainer John Wagner a stakes double. In the trotting split, Trae Porter secured...

Wagner trainees sweep Maryland Sire Stakes prelims

What Cheer, IA

What Cheer, IA — The weather was not the only hot topic at What Cheer on Sunday (June 30). Mark Mintum was on fire, picking up four driving wins on the 12-race card. Mintun’s first win came in race two, featuring older Iowa-Registered trotters. Having the assignment on Lucy Jewel for trainer Justin Gould, Mintun went straight to the top as the gate folded. Cutting the mile in :32, 1:03.4 and 1:35, Lucy Jewel led the field to the top of the lane. Sparkplug Sparky (Lee Herron) pulled from the pocket, trying to gain on the leader but Mintun had Lucy Jewel aimed for the wire. Crossing the finish line in 2:05.2, it was all Lucy Jewel, picking up her second win in a row.

Mintun scores driving quadruple at What Cheer

Clinton, OH

Clinton, ON — “I just didn’t want to fall off the bike, and anything beyond that is a success,” said a jovial Randy Waples following his first pari-mutuel drive in almost two years. The occasion was today’s HPIBet Legends Trot — the highlight of Clinton Raceway’s...

Randy Waples wins HPIbet Legends Trot, event raises over $61,000

Pennsylvania State

Abbottstown, PA

The 34th installment of Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek presented by Red Robin returns to Lincoln Speedway on Monday for fourth-round miniseries action after Saturday's event at the track washed out. Thirty-six drivers are signed in at the 3/8-mile oval in Abbottstown, Pa., with the two winningest Sprint Car drivers in the...

Entry List For 2024 PA Speedweek Monday At Lincoln Speedway

South Carolina State

Street Outlaws No Prep Kings race team Kye Kelley Racing has released a public statement following Lizzy Musi’s death. Musi passed away on Thursday night. Musi has been battling Stage 4 Breast Cancer. She was vocal about her battle in 2023 and 2024. “We’re sure all of you have...

Kye Kelley Racing releases public statement following Musi’s death

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

The Animal Rescue of New England recently introduced Cagney and Lacey, two adorable German Shepherd puppies, who are now ready to find their forever home. These lively girls were saved from a shelter on the day they were due to be euthanized due to overcrowding. At approximately five months old, both puppies are brimming with energy and love.

Puppies Saved On The Day They Were To Be Euthanized Now Looking For Love

Clarksville, TN

Pembroke, KY

Fort Campbell, KY

Trenton, KY

Herndon, KY

Woodlawn, TN

Hopkinsville, KY

Guthrie, KY

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Gracey, KY

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Big Rock, TN

Cunningham, TN

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Kentucky Sire Stakes (leg 2) to take place at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming

Oak Grove, KY — Just a reminder to horsemen and women that leg 2 of the Kentucky Sire Stakes for...

Kentucky Sire Stakes (leg 2) to take place at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming

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