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The Mistake at the Gate

POSTED: August 10, 2025

Adam Coglianese/NYRA Photo With the difference of a sixteenth, the last race at Saratoga falls short Op/Ed By Eddie C @NotebookPicksUPDATED 8/10/2025 4:20 PM On Saturday,...

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Military Appreciation Day At Saratoga

POSTED: August 8, 2025

Saratoga infield. (Coglianese/NYRA) Free admission for all veterans and active-duty service members with ID NYRA Press Office SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing...

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1/ST Racing To Cut Simulcast Signal To Puerto Rico

POSTED: August 8, 2025

Citing Horse Welfare and Safety Concerns                                                                         1/ST Racing Donates $100,000 To Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare 1/ST Release HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla.—Effective this weekend, 1/ST RACING will discontinue...

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Mike Smith Has A Birthday Sunday …

POSTED: August 8, 2025

Mike Smith. (Benoit Photo) … But, No, It's Not The One You Think It Is“I want to win one more Derby. Three would be nice.” ...

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The Impact of Computer Assisted Wagering on Horse Racing

POSTED: August 7, 2025

CAW players just may be keeping horse racing alive. By Jon Stettin Op/Ed What Is Computer Assisted Wagering (CAW)? Computer Assisted Wagering (CAW) refers to...

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Four Supplemented to Book 1

POSTED: August 7, 2025

Keeneland Photo Keeneland September Yearling Sale Keeneland Release LEXINGTON Ky. – Keeneland has announced that four horses – fillies by Flightline, Gun Runner and Into...

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Ramirez ‘Surprised’ to be in the Running

POSTED: August 6, 2025

Silvino Ramirez. (EQUI-PHOTO) Hotwalker turned trainer Ramirez making the most of his 23-horse stable at Monmouth as he enters the weekend tied for 2nd in the...

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‘Hoarse Prophets’ Podcast 

POSTED: August 6, 2025

Left to right: Nicoletti, Perry and Nadeau Host. (screen shot) Jockey Jose Ferrer, Morplay Racing, Kenny Wilson and Stakes Previews Available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube,...

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Major Reduction of Harris Farms 

POSTED: August 6, 2025

Harris Farms stallions included Lucky Pulpit, sire of California Chrome who won the 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. (Credit: Finish of the 139th Preakness Stakes. by...

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