Saratoga Springs, NY

Some of the most highly anticipated races during the summer racing season are the 'baby' races during the boutique meetings at Saratoga and Del Mar and at Kentucky Downs, which attract its fair share of high-priced offspring from a variety of top national outfits. Summer Breezes highlights debuting and stakes-entered 2-year-olds at those meetings that have been sourced at the breeze-up sales earlier in the year, with links to their under-tack previews. Here are the horses entered for Thursday at Saratoga and for the first of six days of racing at Kentucky Downs:

Summer Breezes, Sponsored By OBS: August 29, 2024

The National Hockey League's Stanley Cup–one of the most celebrated trophies in sports–will travel to Saratoga Race Course Aug. 31. Fans of hockey and horse racing will have an opportunity to take photos with the Stanley Cup at no charge when it is on display from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jockey Silks Porch.

Saratoga to Host Stanley Cup

Fifth Grade Field Trips return to Keeneland this week, with 2,100 students from public and private schools in Fayette County coming to the track this week to participate in a two-hour interactive tour designed to expand their knowledge of Keeneland and the Thoroughbred industry in Kentucky. “Fifth Grade Field Trips...

Keeneland Welcomes Fifth Graders

SAPPORO, Japan — While other racing nations are becoming accustomed to lauding the overseas success of Japanese runners and looking on with awe at the huge financial clout of the country's domestic racing programme, it would be folly to think that Japan's racing scene does not face its own specific issues. Indeed, the host nation for the 40th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) was put under the spotlight in Sapporo on Thursday when leading trainer Yoshito Yahagi and breeder Kenichiro Mishima took to the stage to discuss ways in which Japanese racing has progressed in recent decades and how it could be enhanced.

Yahagi has the Arc on his Mind at the ARC

Jockey Brian Hernandez, who was fined $1,250, will also serve a one-day suspension for the ride on Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) in last weekend's GI Travers Stakes, reports Daily Racing Form Tuesday. Issued by the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and signed by NYRA steward Victor Escobar, the penalty was levied for using the crop seven times, one over the limit of six strikes.

Hernandez Given One-Day Suspension, Fined for Travers Ride

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Big changes are in store for three zodiac signs in the month of September. The stars are shifting and many of you will be affected by this. Although the life changes that will take place with each zodiac sign are different, these changes must be fully embraced by all who are experiencing them. One of the key things to remember is that sometimes change is necessary for personal growth. Let’s see what the stars have in store for these three zodiac signs.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Lives Will Change In September

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 33 years since actress Nancy Kulp died of cancer in 1991 at 69. Best known as Miss Jane Hathaway on TV's classic country comedy, The Beverly Hillbillies(CBS, 1962-1971, Kulp was a trailblazing political advocate. She was a Democratic nominee for the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania’s 9th congressional district. She later worked as an artist-in-residence at Juniata College and taught acting. And she was also gay. Long divorced, she came out of the closet at the age of 67 and acknowledged she was a lesbian. This is her story.

The Secret Gay Life of Nancy Kulp ('The Beverly Hillbillies'): 33 Years After Her Tragic Death

Some zodiac signs have many misfortunes while others excel in all sectors. Venus is in Libra on August 29 and will transform the three luckiest zodiac signs’ lives. Their friendships and relationships will grow on Thursday. Libra’s transition will inspire them to have a good attitude in each move they make. Could you be among these lucky signs?

3 Luckiest Zodiac Signs On August 29, 2024

Kentucky State

Lu's Time held on by a nose to break her maiden in the ninth race at Prairie Meadows. Bred in Iowa by Jashua Robinson, the bay filly became the fifth winner out of his Gone West mare Beautiful Lu , who was bred in Kentucky by Marathon Farms. Lu's Time was ridden to victory by Alberto Pusac for trainer Timothy Martin, who owns the filly in partnership with Robinson.

Timeline Sires First Winner With Lu's Time

Arena Racing Company (ARC), the largest racing group in Britain, and 1/ST, who maintains a large portfolio of tracks in North America, will team to offer new opportunities for some of their feature races, the organizations announced in a joint release Tuesday. The winners of certain races at Doncaster will...

ARC, 1/ST Teaming Up To Offer More International Opportunities

Lexington, KY

McPeek Racing at Magdalena Farm has joined Horse Country and will begin offering tours of its breeding and racing stable Sept. 4. Magdalena Farm is the Lexington base of trainer Kenny McPeek and tours of the farm will offer guests a unique opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at a leading racing stable and breeding farm.

McPeek Racing at Magdalena Farm Joins Horse Country

Texas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

The Fasig-Tipton August Digital Sale, which attracted 830 registered bidders–a record for the platform–concluded Tuesday with 181 horses sold for $3,659,700. The clearance rate was 79% and the average was $25,592. The online auction was topped by Something Wicked (Gun Runner) (hip 5), who sold for $260,000 to...

Record Number of Bidders as Something Wicked Tops Fasig-Tipton August Digital Sale

Insel Racing's Awesome Result (Justify) made Tuesday's $365,264 Listed Breeders' Gold Cup her seventh victory from as many trips to the post and likely earned a trip to Del Mar for the GI Breeders' Cup Distaff Nov. 2. The same race was used as a springboard to victory in the same event by Marche Lorraine (Jpn) (Orfevre {Jpn}) at the seaside oval in 2021.

Justify's Awesome Result Remains Perfect, Targeting BC Distaff

Georgia State

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According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

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

New York City, NY

Longtime owner and breeder Leonard Riggio, founder of the bookstore giant Barnes & Noble, passed away Tuesday in New York City, according to the Wall Street Journal. He was 83 and had been battling Alzheimer's disease. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Riggio acquired a single Barnes & Noble store...

Leonard Riggio Passes Away

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

The most successful Olympic sailor of all time was robbed of his Rolex in Barcelona, Spanish media report.

Sir Ben Ainslie robbed ahead of America's Cup race

It's been 14 years since actor James MacArthur died of natural causes at only 72 years old. Best known as Danny “Danno” Williams on the original TV adaptation of Hawaii Five-0 (the famed crime-adventure series, CBS, 1968-1980), MacArthur was the adopted son of acting legend Helen Hayes. This is his story.

'Hawaii Five-0'' Actor James MacArthur Was Adopted by Helen Hayes): A Look Back at His Tragic Death

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Group 1 Winner Sibelius Retired

Sibelius (Not This Time–Fiery Pulpit, by Pulpit), winner of the 2023 G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen, has been retired from racing after suffering a tendon injury, trainer...

Group 1 Winner Sibelius Retired

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