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One-Eyed Perfectly Mperfect Focused for Saratoga Debut

Saratoga Race Course attendees will be in for a rare sight later this week, as trainer Jack Sisterson will unveil a one-eyed filly in the second race there Sept. 1. Perfectly Mperfect, owned and bred in New York by Torie Gladwell, has reportedly been progressing in her morning workouts and is set to debut at six furlongs on the dirt.

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On the Rise: Annise Montplaisir

As the executive director and co-founder of Amplify, Annise Montplaisir is passionate about giving the tools to youth and young adults to get a leg-up in the racing industry.

As part of its mission statement, Amplify is a 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to ‘amplifying’ Thoroughbred industry education, mentorship, and career opportunities for youth and young adults.

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Jockey Rocco Bowen a Red-Eye Regular Between Emerald, Thistledown

It is not uncommon for jockeys to hit the road from their customary circuit for the opportunity to ride a top prospect. Other times riders will hop on a flight for a coveted mount, most often for a rewarding opportunity in a stakes race.

On the Rise: Trainer Riley Mott

Training on his own since Nov. 1 of last year, Riley Mott received the best education possible to prepare him for that moment, working alongside his Hall of Fame father, Bill Mott, for a decade as one of his assistants.

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Iconic Arlington Statue Joins National Museum of Racing

Churchill Downs Inc. announced July 5 that they will donate “Against All Odds,” an inspiring bronze statue by Edwin Bogucki, to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame as part of the Museum’s permanent collection. The statue will be unveiled at its new home in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on July 12.

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