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Mid-September usually signals a turning point in the North American racing calendar, and that’s true this year as Churchill Downs and Belmont at the Big A (Aqueduct) both kick off early fall meets. The marquee races, however, will occur at Woodbine on Saturday, Sept.

Matt Scull was not born into horse racing but like so many racing fans it probably was always in his blood, in this case thanks to his great-grandfather “Poppie.” From reunions at the racetrack during his childhood to understanding the nuances of betting to trips with friends to U.S. Triple Crown races, he became an avid fan of the sport.

We left off last time having a bit of a rough day, but with a plan to put that in the rearview mirror and move forward. Thankfully that is exactly what has happened. Since having that little mishap at Meadowlake I elected to move Maverick to my trainer’s farm, and while it means a lot more driving for me he has absolutely flourished there.

The first full week of racing in September is highlighted by the wrap-up of Del Mar’s summer meet plus big days at both Kentucky Downs and Colonial Downs.

Networking and making the right contacts gave Ben Gowans, who had no familial ties in the business, a jumpstart and now a firm foothold in the world of Thoroughbred racing and breeding.

Gowans, 28, works for one of the world’s most prolific and respected breeding and racing entities, Gainesway, located near Lexington. While he oversees bloodstock and racing at Gainesway, Gowans also has his own outside clients.

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