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Franklin Smith, Operated Elloree Training Center, Passes Away

6 Aug 2026

Franklin Gregory 'Goree' Smith, whose South Carolina-based Elloree Training Center became a nationally recognized Thoroughbred training facility, passed away on Aug. 1. He was weeks shy of his 83rd birthday. According to an obituary posted on the website of the Dukes Harley Funeral Home, Smith was born Aug. 14, 1943 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and

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2027 Preakness To Be Run 22 Days After the Derby

6 Aug 2026

The 2027 Preakness Stakes will be run 22 days after the Kentucky Derby, Sunday, May 23, with the Black Eyed Susan being held Saturday, May 22, said Maryland Governor Wes Moore in a press conference Wednesday afternoon. Both will be presented on NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN. NBC also announced a multi-year extension of their partnership

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Future of Fair Grounds In New Orleans Assured By CDI

6 Aug 2026

Overlooked in the focus on Churchill Downs Inc.'s (CDI) announcement with the New York Racing Association (NYRA) of their Thoroughbred Championship Series for 3 year-olds  was a statement made by CDI CEO Bill Carstanjen during the company's July 30 conference call with investors: “We will retain our Fair Grounds-related properties in Louisiana because of their

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Report: Belmont Stakes Racing Festival Has Strong Impact on Local Economy

6 Aug 2026

Edited Press Release Playing host to the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival (BSRF) for the last three years has made June one of the strongest tourism months in Saratoga County, New York, according to a newly released economic impact analysis. The result has been record hotel revenues, increased spending by visitors and historically strong tax collections.

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Six Swift Fillies For The Week of July 27-Aug. 3, 2026

5 Aug 2026

Nothing but turf runners this week, with the Beverly D.'s top three all making the cut. 6. SOMETHINABOUTHER, CNL, 8-1, Beverly D. Stakes-GII, 1 3/16mT Beyer Speed Figure- 93 (third) (video) (f, 4, Mendelssohn–Phantom Proton, by Ghostzapper) O-X-Men Racing IV, Madaket Stables and SF Racing. B-Stepaside Farm (Ky). T-Brendan Walsh. J-Tyler Gaffalione. Her performance may

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