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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.

Six Cal-bred 2-year-olds, all maiden winners, will compete Friday. Trainer Peter Miller's filly What’s a Good Name will face the boys, with other contenders including Hero Or Zero, Fionello, Trump Era, Sammy Davis, and Desert Dawg. The race is scheduled for 7 p.m. CDT.

Due to growing and valid concerns about horse welfare and safety, 1/ST Racing has made the significant decision to stop selling simulcast signals from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita Park to Hipódromo Camarero in Puerto Rico.

On August 7, Saratoga features several high-profile runners on the race card. Notable juveniles entered for tomorrow's first race include Fin Del Mundo and Hong Kong Phooey, both sourced from breeze-up sales and aiming to make an impression in a deep maiden event.

At Woodbine, RUNAWAY MAXI is set for the 2nd race and draws significant attention due to a sharp class drop from $25K to $10K and the continued use of reliable rider Campos, who has won four times at the meet. Saratoga's