SARATOGA SPRINGS – Nothing is final yet, but it looks like GI Preakness Stakes winner Napoleon Solo (Liam's Map) will have a new partner in Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez in his next start. Velazquez was on board the grey for the first time and Napoleon Solo sizzled through five furlongs in :58.81 (1/7)

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Ellis Park's live racing schedule will be adjusted this weekend due to forecast heat index values of up to 109 degrees in the Henderson area, the track said in a press release on Wednesday. Friday's card will move in its entirety to Monday, while Saturday and Sunday will have an adjusted first post of 10

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Although the Thoroughbred industry is still trying to come to grips with seismic schedule changes to the Triple Crown that were disclosed last week in two major announcements, members of the Maryland Racing Commission (MRC) largely avoided discussion of the GI Preakness Stakes during Wednesday's monthly meeting. Aside from a perfunctory summation of Preakness-related transactions

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Baby Beth (Olympiad), unveiled here against fellow New York-breds in her first start since bringing $100,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sale in May, drew inside and had more than enough early speed to clear this field. Setting the fractions under Manny Franco, she was able to scoot clear and avoid any early pressure, leading easily

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Yolo Train (Jack Christopher) went off as the popular wagering choice at 9-5 in this auction price-restricted debut for owner Michael Dubb. Quick from the far outside gate, she had enough speed to press pacesetter Sweet Grace (Candy Ride {Arg}) from just a half-length back in second. Staying right with that rival from the outside,

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