July 19, 2024 Edition

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Inside This Issue

• A Redeeming Romp by Florida-bred Mensa in Victoria

• Florida-breds Outlaw Country, Extendo Ready to Challenge Arzak in Wolf Hill

• Peterson Smith Equine Hospital Unveils State-of-the-Art CT Wing, Enhancing Equine Healthcare

• Florida-bred Big and Classy Returns as Highweight in Saturday’s Tackleberry

• Milestones

• Florida-breds in Stakes

• Florida Stallion Progeny

• Florida Breeders' List

• W2W Business Place

Florida-bred Mensa - ©Michael Burns Photo


A Redeeming Romp by Florida-bred Mensa in Victoria

BY BROCK SHERIDAN


Sixth in the $247,000 Kentucky Juvenile at Churchill Downs in his previous race, Resolute Racing’s Mensa redeemed himself with authority by taking the US$93,146 Victoria by six-and-a-half lengths at Woodbine Friday. Originally scheduled for July 14 when Woodbine officials canceled racing due to weather, the Victoria featured a field of six 2-year-olds going five-and-a-half furlongs on the synthetic main track.

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Monmouth Park - ©Bill Denver & EQUI-PHOTO


Florida-breds Outlaw Country, Extendo Ready to Challenge Arzak in Wolf Hill

BY BROCK SHERIDAN


The Florida-bred pair of Outlaw Country and Extendo are among a full gate of 3-year-olds and older entered to sprint five-and-a-half furlongs on the Monmouth Park turf on Saturday in the $100,000 Wolf Hill.

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Peterson Smith Equine Hospital Unveils State-of-the-Art CT Wing, Enhancing Equine Healthcare

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Ocala, FLPeterson Smith Equine Hospital is pleased to formally announce its latest enhancement in equine healthcare with the inauguration of the recently completed CT Wing. This significant addition underscores the commitment to advancing diagnostic capabilities for the benefit of patients and clients.

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Florida-bred Big and Classy - ©Ryan Thompson


Florida-bred Big and Classy Returns as Highweight in Saturday's Tackleberry

BY GULFSTREAM PARK PRESS OFFICE


HALLANDALE BEACH, FL - Keith Johnston and Chris Aulds' Florida-bred Big and Classy, who lived up to his name by winning eight races last year, is scheduled to carry highweight of 123 pounds while making his 2024 debut in Saturday's $75,000 Tackleberry Handicap at Gulfstream Park.

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Milestone


Jockey Julien R. Leparoux is approaching a personal milestone of 3,000 Thoroughbred career wins in North America (US and Canada). Through the seventh race at Saratoga on Friday, July 19, Leparoux was at 2,991 wins. He has one scheduled mount at Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday.

Milestone


Trainer George Weaver is approaching a personal milestone of 1,000 Thoroughbred career wins in North America (US and Canada). Through the seventh race at Saratoga on Friday, July 19, Weaver was at 997 wins. He has two horses entered at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday.

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