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Pick Pony Trackside Ticker for August 21, 2025 4:19 PM [Starter level $]

Fair Hill Training Center announced a notable expansion of its operations with the addition of Tropical Racing to its roster of barn owners. The racing outfit has acquired the newly constructed Parlo II barn, securing access to one of the nation's most innovative thoroughbred training facilities. This move represents continued growth for Fair Hill, which has established itself as a leading destination for elite horse training operations.
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Pick Pony Trackside Ticker for August 8, 2025 9:57 AM

Remington Park launches its 2025 Thoroughbred racing season today, celebrating its 20th anniversary with 62 scheduled race dates through December 20. Major events this season include the Grade 3, $400,000 Oklahoma Derby, $300,000 Remington Park Springboard Mile, and the inaugural $250,000 Great West Turf Sprint. Executive VP Matt Vance highlighted the participation of top trainers, jockeys, and horses, but as of the latest update, no specific entrants, tips, or alerts for today's carded races have been released.
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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.
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Pick Pony Trackside Ticker for August 6, 2025 1:57 PM [Insider level $$]

Jockey Mychel Sanchez secured two wins, highlighted by guiding Just Philtored to victory in the Keswick Stakes for 2-year-old fillies, trained by Mike Trombetta for owners Red White and Blue Racing LLC and London Reid Thoroughbreds. Both Just Philtored and runner-up Slewperstitus were coming off flashy debut wins, with Just Philtored’s final time notably faster than the male division’s race later in the day.
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Pick Pony Trackside Ticker for August 5, 2025 10:57 PM

In Sunday’s California Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Stakes at Del Mar, My Love Caroline was disqualified after crossing the wire first due to interference at the start of the race. The stewards ruled that My Love Caroline cut off the favorite, resulting in her being taken down. This event followed a series of contentious stewards decisions in recent high-profile races.