Saratoga Opens With Tradition and Big Stakes For 104th Meet
Racing writer Jack McGrath previews the 104th Saratoga season set to start Monday, highlighting tradition, the Flash Stakes opening day, and the 19 stakes including the Whitney and Travers. He notes top contenders Dr Fager and Damascus, and explains the meet runs through Aug. 26 with features for two and three year olds and notable filly races like the Alabama and Spinaway.
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Sport of Kings
Upstate
Spa
Gotham
Damascus
Belmont
Leonard Richards
Dwyer
du Pont
United States
Canada
Saratoga Track
Travers
Alabama
First annual eat in Ford at Valhalla Country Club
The Northeastern New York PGA sanctions a two day event at Valhalla Country Club Rexford. Pro competition on August 5 and a top 40 amateur field contesting for a $3,500 prize in a tourney beginning next Saturday and concluding Sunday.
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Valhalla Country Club
Rexford
New York
Major Tracks Entered and Results Listed
The article lists numerous horses, runners, and entries with detailed odds and handicaps across multiple races, including names like Very Funny, Timmy Kiely, Chese Puzzle, Summer Lily, and Readied others, with placements and weights. It covers the Keene Handicap and The Tidal Handicap among others, noting track conditions and betting pools, and includes times, speeds, and the day’s weather.
Saratoga Raceway Entries And Results
A dense entry and results list from Saratoga Raceway covers multiple pace events, trot action, and daily doubles. It names horses such as Morning After Ginger Springwood Bonafede Kingston Gal Amoras Apple Honey Folger Afton Day Sue Eden Lamb and many more, with drivers, heats, times, and payouts across several divisions and purse levels. The card notes weather clear, track fast, and attendance figures with final results and payoffs for contests ranging from pace to trot events.
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Ist—Trof
Shad Roe Wells
Ginger Springwood Bonafede
Greentree
Mickey
Jonathan D. Chase
Dream Girl
Mite
Frost Landers
Kingston Gal Amoras Apple Honey Folger
Afton Day
Sue Eden Lamb
Bill Yocum Sentinel
Grattan Davis
Erin O' Dudley
Feedalot Bossard
Pace
Annabel Adias Alkes
Knight Scene Coppola
Brave Stella Marshall
Cunnys
Dale Palladini
Prince Pence Morel
Jessie McKlye Richards
Handy Lad
Collyers
Money Counter Me Bee
Colts Braase Ends Holdout for 1981 Season
The report notes Colts defensive end Braase ending his holdout as camps open with the team at full strength. Details on terms and implications for the squad’s pass rush and locker room dynamics are not provided.
Rockingham Horse Racing Selections and Results Summary
The report lists numerous horse names, trainers, and betting figures from Rockingham race day. It names horses such as 64, Iron Star, Captain’s Table, Sovereign, and King Radars among many others with July 1 timing hints and various odds. It notes several eliminated or "also ran" entries and highlights performances like Ace Dares and Gambolak with listed purses and placements.
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Leenenee
Amon
Rockingham
Iron Star
Jimmi
Family Image
True Lad
Taylor
Alwayn Sure
Carnwell
Lane Gere
Enrique
Andy
Saltor
Cannell
Fearless
Pete
Evelyn's Baby
Andover
Drive
Delaware Flash
Anit Poona
Captain’n Table
High Rowdy Rebel
Crackeristle
Mr. E.G
Tune Rhythmie
Callen Cutie
Bole
Boldes
Don Juan
Weller
Martes
Nore Alfentten
Weil
Stoney
Shoot Luke
Ridgen
Royalto
Silver Brother
Caravan
Ken
Spa feature chart and football notes from Westminster AP
Racing totals list paid odds for spa feature events with names like Jet Count and Herolc Montufar, plus race results and payouts. The report also notes Westminster Md football clearance and a July 1, 19 update on unsigned veterans including Jimmy Orr Raymond Berry Willie Richardson Dennis Gaubatz and John Unitas with fines for late reporting.
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Cardone
Vaidizan
Adams
Culmone
Sweet Street
Romero
Southside
Miss Joyride
la Fileuse
Gallitano
Encanta
Tract
Traving
Missile Rock
Kippahula
Midagay
Liz
My Mann
Hello Yankee
Poonce
Jimmy Orr
Raymond’ Berry Ji
Willie ‘Richardson
Dennis Gaubatz
John Unitas
Queen of the Stage Leads Delaware Handicap Spotlight
Queen of the Stage declared as race headliner at Delaware Park ahead of the $100,000 plus events. Straight Deal and Bold Ruler progeny lead six rivals in a strong field for the six furlongs, with Gay Matelda Syrian Sea and Jersey Futurity winners among the contenders. The finale purse nears $118,275 as track odds set by the Meadow Stable entry and other top horses pursue early season glory.
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Joe
Devil
Orlo Robertson
Delaware Associated Press
Monmouth Park
Aqueduct
Delaware Park
Braulio Baeza
Bold Ruler-Broadway
Gay Matelda
C. T. Chenery
Meadow
Cockey
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Bobby Ussety
Jackpot craze in Britain bets $1,066,769 on 7-cent wager
Bettors in Goodwood race meet chase a $1.07 million prize for a 7-cent bet as six winners are sought on a three day jackpot build up. Indian Sunrite Miss Spin Swinging Mood Politely among contenders in wide open field with two $50,000 added races July Arlington grass cards War Censor targets fifth turf win. Forl leads Citation Handicap field with Canal and Climax II among entrants.
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England
Britain
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Aqueduct
Arlington Park
War Censor
Paoluccio
Poker
Forl
Canal
Syndicate bets flood offices as 409 winners split a jackpot
Mile long lines formed at betting offices as huge syndicates formed to beat the bank. Track staff were reassigned to handle the jackpot. At race six the total tally showed 409 people named all the winners, each receiving 2086 dollars. One winner, Mrs. Daphne Benaud, wed to former Australian cricket captain Richie Benaud, was part of a large syndicate.
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Worthy Dream Girl Best Bet in Racecard Forecast
In a crowded entries list for the upcoming race, Worthy Dream Girl is highlighted as the best bet with strong support from listed rivals including Kingston Gal and Afton Pay. Other contenders named are Willow Brook Ned Rusty Bee and Auredate among several. the program also notes multiple 6th and 8th place placements for various entries.
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Willow Brook
Rusty Bee
Little Ear
Tardios King
Marcon
Heather
Shammyt Girl
Payne Vic
Knox Hills
Clayhaven Delignt
Rehal
Good Adios
Rugged Mah
Little Laird
Seer
Don
Telstar
Gold Aplenty
Wynantskill Firemen Rout Record Mets in Softball Win
The Wynantskill Fire Department defeated the Mets 15 to 7 in an independent softball game at Wynantskill. Dick Usher earned the win, Bill Gummers hit a two run homer and three singles, Jack Gary added a three run homer and a single, and Doug Menker had four singles. The teams will meet again Thursday with Wynantskill visiting.
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Troy
Mets
Dick Usher
Bill Gummer
Jack Gary
Doug Menke
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