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Can Spendarella Change Into Grade 1 Royalty?
On Racing, sponsored by Equine Discounts
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Quickthorn Romps by 14 Lengths in Lonsdale Cup
With the absence of top stayers Stradivarius and Trueshan, Quickthorn passed the post a remarkable 14 lengths clear of Coltrane, who short-headed Reshoun for second in the Aug. 19 Lonsdale Cup (G2) at York.
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Highfield Princess Lands Second Group 1 in 12 Days
Just 12 days after capturing her first group 1 victory in the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville and much closer to home being 30 miles from John Quinn's Malton yard, she doubled her top-level tally in the Aug. 19 Nunthorpe Stakes (G1) at York.
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Lovingier Keeping California Horse Racing in Good Hands
Terry Lovingier is a major proponent of California horse racing, one of many people spearheading efforts to keep horseracing alive in California. His passion begins as an owner/breeder of a large Thoroughbred ranch in Warner Springs called Lovacres.
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Forza Di Oro Returns From Lengthy Layoff in Iselin
Following a 322-day layoff, Forza Di Oro will mark his return—with new connections—in the Aug. 20 Philip H. Iselin Stakes (G3) at Monmouth Park.
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Brisk Trade, Low Buy-Back Rate at NorCal Sale
The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association's Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale Aug. 17 produced a low 10% buy-back rate from 119 yearlings offered.
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Red Knobs, Great Escape Lead Overflow Canadian Derby
In Edmonton at Century Mile, an overflow field of 12, plus one also-eligible, has been entered for the CA$200,000 Canadian Derby (G3), among them the 1-2 finishers from the Manitoba Derby, Red Knobs and Great Escape.
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HISA Reaches Out to Labs, States on Anti-Doping Launch
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority continues to take steps toward taking oversight of racing's anti-doping efforts and medication rules.
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Golden Rocket Takes Off in NYSSS Statue of Liberty Win
Robert Lambe and Chad Anshelewitz's Golden Rocket made her stakes debut a winning one in the Aug. 18 $150,000 New York Stallion Stakes Statue of Liberty, a one-mile inner turf test for eligible New York-sired sophomore fillies, at Saratoga.
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Baltas Sues CHRB, Seeking More Than $12 Million
Baltas is seeking damages of more than $12 million for allegedly being denied his right to due process as provided under the United States and California Constitutions.
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Saratoga Notebook: Castellano Enjoys Spa Success
Saratoga Notebook
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Lagunes Plays a Big Role on Rich Strike Team
Normally a jockey, Gabriel Lagunes switches to exercise rider as Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Rich Strike prepares to run in the Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.
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Sanchez-Salomon Seeks First Training Title at Laurel
When he looks at the standings for Laurel Park's summer meet, which wraps up its 37-day stand this weekend, Rudy Sanchez-Salomon finds himself in excellent company.
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Two Grooms Arrested on Narcotics Charges at Saratoga
Two grooms were arrested on felony charges for the possession of narcotics Aug. 18 at Saratoga Race Course, where members of the Saratoga Springs Police Department's special investigations unit completed a narcotics investigation.
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Love Reigns Ready to Rebound in Bolton Landing
Trainer Wesley Ward, who has won four of the seven runnings of the $150,000 Bolton Landing Stakes, will have two chances to extend his record when saddling Stonestreet Stables' Love Reigns and No Kay Never in the Aug. 21 turf sprint at Saratoga.
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With The Moonlight Eyes Third Stakes Win in Lake Placid
Godolphin's homebred daughter of Frankel last out won the Saratoga Oaks Invitational (G3T) Aug 7. She cuts back from 1 3/16 miles in the Saratoga Oaks to 1 1/16 miles in the Lake Placid (G2T).
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Pennsylvania Day at Parx Lures Deep Fields in 13 Races
The 21st annual Pennsylvania Day at the Races drew 142 entries (including three also-eligibles) for the 13-race progam for Pennsylvania-breds worth over $1 million, including seven $100,000 stakes, to be run on Monday, Aug. 22 at Parx Racing.
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The Critical Way Looks to Repeat in Parx Dash Stakes
The Critical Way will aim to join Pure Sensation and Ben's Cat, both three-time victors in the Parx Dash Stakes, as repeat winners in the race.
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Castellano Having a Solid Season at Saratoga
It's been a gratifying summer so far at Saratoga for Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano. The 44-year-old Castellano found the winner's circle for the 20th time this meet when Uncle Water Flow, the even-money favorite, took the opener on Aug. 18.
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Jockeys' Guild: Concerns Not Addressed in HISA Rules
Faced with a July 1 date for implementation of the rules, the Guild's board of directors voted to honor the wishes of its membership and become a plaintiff in a federal lawsuit seeking to enjoin implementation of HISA rules.
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Saratoga to Hold Tribute and Fundraiser for Ukraine
The New York Racing Association will hold a day-long tribute and fundraiser for Ukraine at Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday, Aug. 24, to correspond with the date of Ukraine's declared independence from the former Soviet Union in 1991.
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HISA Submits Proposed Rules on Anti-Doping, Medication
The board of directors for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority submitted Aug. 18 its proposed rules for HISA's Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program to the Federal Trade Commission for final approval ahead of a Jan. 1 launch.
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Alpinista Charges Clear in Yorkshire Oaks
The connections of Alpinista say the 5-year-old will go straight to the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) after her decisive triumph over Cazoo Oaks (G1) winner Tuesday in the Aug. 18 Yorkshire Oaks (G1).
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TAA to be Promoted at Ellis Park's Charity Day Aug. 20
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be promoted at Ellis Park's Charity Day on Saturday, Aug. 20. As Ellis Park winds down its 100th season of racing, the TAA will be recognized alongside three other charities.
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Ellis Park Moves Final Two Friday Post Times
With just six days of racing remaining in the Runhappy Summer Meet, Ellis Park will be moving first post time to 3 p.m. CT on Fridays to allow patrons time to get to the track after work.
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Regulators to Consider New Rules for Claiming Races
Racing regulators next week will consider new rules governing Thoroughbred claiming races, including establishing a one-hour deadline after a race for objections to be raised about a claim as part of an overall effort to reduce transfer delays.
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Royal Aclaim Seeks Group 1 Breakthrough in Nunthorpe
James Tate has warned that Nunthorpe Stakes (G1) red-hot favorite Royal Aclaim could still have plenty of progression to come as she bids to maintain her unbeaten record and give her trainer a "special" breakthrough group 1 success.
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Stradivarius Attempts Fourth Lonsdale Cup Title
The roof will probably come off the County Stand if Stradivarius can win the Lonsdale Cup (G2) because the Yorkshire crowd have embraced him as one of their own, but he probably faces his stiffest task at the track yet.
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European Races Lead Breeders' Cup Challenge Action
The Challenge, presented by Gainesway
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Old Friends Initiates Sculpture Honoring Medina Spirit
The sculpture, sponsored by the Baffert family, will be crafted from the dying stump of the nearly 100-year sycamore tree on the farm's property, and will pay tribute to graded stakes winner Medina Spirit, whose remains are buried at Old Friends.
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Keeneland Supplements Book 1 With Three Fillies
Keeneland has announced that three fillies—daughters of Gun Runner, Speightstown, and Uncle Mo—have been supplemented to the 2022 September Yearling Sale and are scheduled to sell Sept. 13 on the second day of Book 1.
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Laurel Alters Training Schedules for Maintenance
The Maryland Jockey Club has announced changes to the training schedule at Laurel Park to accommodate a maintenance project on the main track that is expected to take one week.
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2022-24 Godolphin Flying Start Program Underway
The 2022-24 Godolphin Flying Start trainees arrived at Kildangan Stud Aug. 15 to commence their two-year scholarship within the Thoroughbred industry.
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Brown Arrested on 'Obstruction of Breathing' Charge
Eclipse Award-winning trainer Chad Brown was arrested Aug. 17 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on a misdemeanor charge of criminal obstruction of breathing, the Saratoga Springs Police Department said Aug. 18.
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Robin Sparkles Looks to Add Smart N Fancy Win to Resume
Michael Schrader's New York-bred Robin Sparkles will look to add to her Saratoga Race Course success when facing eight others in the Aug. 20 $150,000 Smart N Fancy, a 5 1/2-furlong turf sprint for fillies and mares 4-years-old and upward.
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Spendarella to Meet D'Amato Irish-breds in Del Mar Oaks
Following a second in the Coronation Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot, New York-bred Spendarella, a two-time U.S. stakes winner trained by Graham Motion, will tackle the Del Mar Oaks (G1T).
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Nest, Secret Oath Ready to Rumble in the Alabama
Secret Oath beat Nest in the Kentucky Oaks (G1). Nest beat Secret Oath in the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1). The Aug. 20 Alabama (G1) will be the rubber match and could decide the 3-year-old filly championship.
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Dakota Gold Shows the Way in NYSSS Cab Calloway
Reeves Thoroughbred Racing's Dakota Gold was the leader from start-to-finish in the Aug. 17 $150,000 New York Stallion Series Stakes Cab Calloway, a one-mile inner turf test for eligible New York-sired sophomores, at Saratoga Race Course.
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Alpinista Seeks British Group 1 Win in Yorkshire Oaks
Luke Morris believes the Yorkshire Oaks will be a crucial test of Alpinista's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) credentials as the pair bid for a remarkable fifth group 1 victory in a row.
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CHRB Presses Track Execs to Reach Agreement With CTT
Pressed by CHRB commissioners to honor a 2019 contract with California Thoroughbred Trainers during the upcoming autumn meet at Santa Anita Park, track representatives eventually agreed to abide by a 2019 agreement in the absence of a current one.
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Wanamaker's August Sale Catalog Released Online
A catalog of twenty horses has been released for the 2022 Wanamaker's August Sale. The sale is comprised of breeding stock, horses of racing age, yearlings, and a weanling.
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Finalists and Sponsors for 37th TOBA Awards Announced
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Aug. 17 the finalists and official sponsors for the 37th annual TOBA National Awards presented by Keeneland.
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Fasig-Tipton to Sponsor Sandown’s Solario Stakes
Fasig-Tipton and The Jockey Club confirmed Aug. 17 that the sales company will sponsor Sandown Park's prestigious Solario Stakes.
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Echo Zulu Returns to the Work Tab
Saratoga Notebook
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FTHA, 1/ST Partner for Safety Equipment Voucher Program
The program will provide a $200 voucher toward the purchase of each helmet and a $200 voucher toward the purchase of each vest that is defective or not up to code to offset the cost of replacing equipment.
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Pletcher Will Have Four in Jockey Club Gold Cup
Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher is going to be a busy man Sept. 3, the final Saturday of the Saratoga meet. He is expected to saddle four horses in the $1.25 million Gold Cup.
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Dollars and Sense: Safety Net Continues to Provide
Dollars and Sense with Frank Angst
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Moira Battles Boys in Queen's Plate
X-Men Racing, Madaket Stables, and SF Racing's Moira is likely to be favored to become the 38th female winner of the Queen's Plate Stakes Aug. 21 when she faces 10 males, led by Plate Trial winner Sir for Sure and Marine Stakes (G3) victor Rondure.
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Baaeed Cements Legendary Status in Stunning Style
Under Jim Crowley, Baaeed soared home in the Aug. 17 Juddmonte International Stakes (G1) at York to retain his unbeaten record of 10-for-10. The son of Sea The Stars is set to retire in the fall after a start in the Qipco Champion Stakes (G1).
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Brown Arrested on 'Obstruction of Breathing' Charge
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Two Grooms Arrested on Narcotics Charges at Saratoga
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Highfield Princess Lands Second Group 1 in 12 Days
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Forza Di Oro Returns From Lengthy Layoff in Iselin
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Baltas Sues CHRB, Seeking More Than $12 Million
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Lagunes Plays a Big Role on Rich Strike Team
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HISA Reaches Out to Labs, States on Anti-Doping Launch
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