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#FanFriday: Get to Know Nancy Ury-Holthus

Nancy Ury-Holthus is the paddock analyst at Oaklawn Park and Indiana Grand, and most mornings she can be found working in the barns of N P H Stables, the operation she and her husband, trainer Paul Holthus, own. She is the third generation in her family in Thoroughbred racing, but she was the first in her family to break away from the backside of the track and the first female.

A Look Back at Race the Nags

It’s a sunny day, and I’m at the track for an exciting afternoon of horse racing. The first race of the day has drawn six horses, with Silly Me favored at 2-1 and Practical Pam the second choice at 4-1. As the horses get ready to run, I ponder my wagering strategy. Having a free bankroll of $500 to work with (more on that in a moment), I decide to spend it all on the first race – I bet $500 to show on Practical Pam.

Our Favorite Horse Racing Books

Team ABR has taken the opportunity to share some of their go-to horse racing books; contributors Penelope Miller, Mike Curry, and Melissa Bauer-Herzog each listed some of their favorites below. From betting guides to children’s books, histories to mysteries, horse racing is rich fodder for the literary set.

Penelope Miller:

I love books and horse racing so much, so this is fertile ground for me! I have too many favorites to list them all, but here’s a small sampling of some of my top racing books:

SLIDESHOW: Making Summer Memories at Saratoga

Racing fans visiting Saratoga Springs, N.Y., in the summertime for the historic Saratoga Race Course meeting are greeted with an idyllic setting, a knowledgeable fanbase, the best racehorses on the planet and an unforgettable experience. Eclipse Sportswire will be at Saratoga all summer to capture the indelible memories from the Saratoga meet.

Where to Watch/Listen During Whitney Week

The Road to the Breeders’ Cup continues this Saturday, Aug. 5, with the Grade 1, $1.2 million Whitney Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. The 1 1/8-mile test is a Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” qualifying race for the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic on Nov.

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