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Aaron previews the 2024 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) from Saratoga & gives his top win pick from the local prep race for the Travers Stakes (G1). Will Fierceness continue his win-loss-win-loss pattern here after finishing 15th as the favorite in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?. Tell us YOUR Saratoga thoughts in...

Saratoga Picks | Jim Dandy Stakes 2024

Baby Yoda earned his first graded stakes win in the True North Stakes (G2) on Belmont Stakes (G1) day, June 8, and he returns to his favorite track to try for a second graded stakes score in the July 27 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1) at Saratoga Race Course. Four...

Baby Yoda Aims for Stars in Saratoga's Vanderbilt

Saratoga, CA

MyRacehorse's Seize the Grey (Arrogate) recorded his final major work Tuesday ahead of an intended date in the GII Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga this weekend. Over Oklahoma's training track rated 'wet-fast,' the grey covered a half mile in :47.99. The GI Preakness Stakes winner shipped to Churchill Downs following...

'Grey' Posts Final Jim Dandy Work, Brightwork Likely for Test Return

Louisville, KY

Reversing plans to use its troubled turf course during its September Meet, Churchill Downs now will race strictly on dirt during its upcoming season Sept. 12-29, according to Darren Rogers, the track's senior director of communications and media services. Rogers previously told BloodHorse July 17 that the track still intended...

Churchill Decides to Scrap Turf Racing in September

Kentucky State

Kentucky Downs plans to increase purses for nine of its 18 stakes by a total of $3.7 million from what was originally announced, pending regulatory approval, according to a press release from the track early on Thursday morning. Leading the way is the GIII Nashville Derby Invitational, bumped from $2.5...

Kentucky Downs Plans To Raise Purses By $3.7 Million Pending Regulatory Approval

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The Dartmoor Pony is a rare horse breed native to Devon, England. You can see these semi-wild ponies on Dartmoor, where they’ve lived on the moor for centuries. Dartmoor Ponies are also kept as pets because of their temperament and capabilities—they make great equine companions for children and can be used for work, show, and riding.

Dartmoor Pony

Tackling Leopardstown's often-informative Frank Conroy Irish EBF Maiden with vital experience, Marc Chan's homebred Green Impact (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}–Emerald Green {GB}, by Galileo {Ire}) made that edge count as he denied a pair of Ballydoyle bluebloods to open his account in the mile contest. Slowly away before rushed up to shadow the leader in second, the Jessica Harrington-trained 11-8 favourite was committed by Shane Foley approaching the furlong pole and stayed on strongly to account for Ryan Moore's pick of the Aidan O'Brien-trained duo Delacroix (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) by 1 1/2 lengths. That son of Tepin (Bernstein) was in turn 2 3/4 lengths ahead of stablemate Scandinavia (Justify) in a race whose form will need close attention in the weeks ahead.

Marc Chan's First Homebred Son of Wootton Bassett off the Mark at Leopardstown

She was highly unlikely to be as impressive as at Royal Ascot, but Ballydoyle's Listed Chesham Stakes-winning TDN Rising Star Bedtime Story (Ire) (Frankel {GB}–Mecca's Angel {Ire}, by Dark Angel {Ire}) duly added Leopardstown's G3 Jockey Club Of Turkey Silver Flash Stakes to her tally in professional manner on Thursday evening. Settled behind her course-and-distance-winning stablemate Exactly (Ire) (Frankel {GB}) by Ryan Moore, the 1-16 favourite was pulled out of her slipstream approaching the furlong pole and sent onwards to a 3 1/2-length success. There was another 1 3/4-length margin back to the group 3 yardstick Barnavara (Ire) (Calyx {GB}) in third.

Job Done for Bedtime Story in the Silver Flash

Virginia State

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

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Oceanport, NJ

OCEANPORT, N.J.— Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, who saw Tapit Trice make a successful return with a 5¼-length romp in the Grade 3 Monmouth Cup, earned a $75,000 bonus from Monmouth Park as a result of the $150,000 Haskell Weekend Trainer Challenge that ended last Saturday. Chad...

Pletcher Earns Bonus for Winning Haskell Weekend Trainer Challenge

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

Boston, MA

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The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Clarke County, MS

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In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Hot Springs, AR

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Horsemen will have 4 million reasons to race their best 3-year-olds in Hot Springs during the 2025 Kentucky Derby prep season after the announcement by Oaklawn president Louis Cella that the purse for the Southwest Stakes (G3), which was won this year by eventual Kentucky Derby Champion Mystik Dan, has been bumped from $800,000 to $1 million.

Addition of $1M Purse For 2024-25 Oaklawn Stakes

GreenMatters

The 2024 Paris Olympics is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, after news broke that one of Great Britain's Olympic members had withdrawn from the competition. Charlotte Dujardin has dropped out of Olympics after a video of her beating a horse was leaked to the public. The three-time gold medalist has since apologized for her actions, but it doesn't seem like the mea culpa is enough to sway public opinion or that of her peers. Here's everything you need to know about the video that has put Dujardin's highly decorated career in jeopardy, including what this means for the...

Video Reveals Dressage Olympian Whipping Horse's Legs, Unveiling Cruelty in the Sport

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Share In Freshman Sire Complexity To Be Offered At Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale

Fasig-Tipton will offer a share consigned by Airdrie Stud in freshman sire Complexity (by Maclean's Music) as the first item in the Saratoga Sale's second session...

Share In Freshman Sire Complexity To Be Offered At Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale

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