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Pick Pony Trackside Ticker for October 23, 2025 8:24 PM

Dr. Kapur, a 2-year-old son of McKinzie out of Ava's Kitten, secured his maiden victory at Keeneland on Thursday with an impressive performance that earned him TDN Rising Star honors. The Ken Ramsey homebred, entered as the 4-5 favorite, was hustled to the front by jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. but immediately faced pressure from an inside challenger through an opening quarter clocked in 22.47 seconds.
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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 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.