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The Chosen Vron Repeats in Bing Crosby Stakes, Earns Breeders’ Cup Sprint Berth

Fabled California-bred gelding The Chosen Vron dominated the $400,000 Bing Crosby Stakes July 27, posting an easy victory as he won the key Southern California sprint at Del Mar for the second year in a row.

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Fierceness Rebounds in Jim Dandy Stakes, Defeats Sierra Leone

Life revolves around the proper timing, and timing was surely the key factor in the $500,000 Jim Dandy Stakes Presented by Mohegan Sun.

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Trainer McPeek Commits Star Filly Thorpedo Anna to a Start in Travers Stakes

Thorpedo Anna, the top 3-year-old dirt filly in North America, was committed by trainer Kenny McPeek to the prestigious Aug. 24 DraftKings Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, where she will face males.

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LIVESTREAM: Watch a Discussion About Jockeys’ Mental Health at Parx Racing

Jessica Paquette sits down with several jockeys based at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pa. Tune into the video above or below at 11 a.m. ET on July 27 for a candid discussion on the topic of mental health and how it relates to the lives of professional jockeys. You'll hear personal stories and a range of ideas on how to make the sport better for its athletes.

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Equine Fatality Rates Continue to Drop Under New HISA Medication Program

A 2024 Second Quarter Metrics Report released by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, covering racing from April 1-June 30, exhibits a continued downward trajectory of the rate of racing-related equine fatalities in the industry since the HISA became fully operational with implementation of the HISA’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program May 22, 2023. According to HISA, the fatality rate has declined for four consecutive quarters, including an approximate 49% decrease year over year in the second quarter of 2024.

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