All the pretty filly needed was a folding lawn chair and some ice-cold lemonade to make it made in the shade. The aptly named Sippin Pretty (Yaupon–Tiz Imaginary, by Tizway) was overlooked on the tote at 26-1, but those that did make a wager on the 3-year-old were rewarded handsomely as she flew home a

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Edited Press Release The Reins of Hope 2026 online charity auction will open Friday, July 10, bringing together the racing community and supporters from across the country to raise funds for those affected by the devastating June 16 barn fire at the Saratoga Casino Hotel harness track in Saratoga Springs, New York. Created by Kentucky

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The first thing you notice about trainer Mike Maker these days is that there is a lot less of him. About 60 pounds worth. “Not eating and a lot of walking,” Maker said when asked how he dropped the pounds. The slim and trim Maker is hoping that his 6-year-old gelding

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Since its inception, the Real Rider Cup has brought together members from all corners of the Thoroughbred racing industry and extending across the equestrian community, to not only host events that highlight the athleticism of off-track Thoroughbreds, but also the importance of fundraising for and supporting racehorses as they transition to second careers. This year,

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It's not a terribly fair question, but it had to be asked. Which would be bigger for Reagan Swinbank: a Breeders' Cup World Championship win or a Texas A&M football national title for the 'Home of the 12th Man?' “Well, I've already got a Breeders' Cup win last year with Cy Fair,” said Swinbank. “So,

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