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Prairie Meadows Racetrack – news and races for August 8, 2025 [Starter level $]

Prairie Meadows Racetrack in Altoona, Iowa, hosts another evening of live thoroughbred racing on August 8, 2025. With Iowa’s summer weather and a competitive card, today’s program promises excitement for racing fans and connections. Below, find updated weather and track condition reports, trainer and jockey notes, and expert handicappers’ predictions for today’s races. All commentary and horse, trainer, and jockey references are directly sourced from today’s official race card and published handicapping reports.
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Del Mar Racetrack – news and races for August 8, 2025

Friday's program at Del Mar Racetrack spotlights competitive claiming and featured stakes races, with firm turf and favorable weather conditions setting the stage. Handicappers weigh in on race favorites and potential upsetters, while trainers and jockeys prepare their top prospects for a strong afternoon at one of California’s premier summer meets.
Monmouth Park race track
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Monmouth Park – news and races for August 8, 2025

Live thoroughbred racing returns to Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey on Friday, August 8, 2025. The afternoon promises a competitive card, with several races featuring notable trainers, jockeys, and horses. The weather is expected to be typical for the Jersey Shore in August, with partly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-80s Fahrenheit, and humidity slightly elevated but with no significant precipitation anticipated. The reported track conditions are fast for both dirt and turf courses, ensuring optimal conditions for racing.
Saratoga Race Course entrance
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Saratoga Race Course – news and races for August 8, 2025

Today’s racing at Saratoga Race Course delivers another exceptional slate of thoroughbred competition mid-summer at one of the nation’s marquee venues. With comfortable weather conditions and a full program of races, trainers and jockeys are focused on maximizing their horses' performance as the Saratoga summer meet intensifies.
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Pick Pony Trackside Ticker for August 8, 2025 7:49 AM [Starter level $]

Remington Park's 2025 Thoroughbred Season kicks off today, marking the beginning of a 62-race date schedule that runs through December 20. This year is particularly significant as it marks the 20th anniversary of the casino's opening, which will be celebrated during the season. The schedule includes major events like the Grade 3 Oklahoma Derby ($400,000) and introduces a new race this year: the $250,000 Great West Turf Sprint, the track's first high-stakes turf sprint.