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When the summer began at Saratoga Race Course, one of the races that was a hot topic of anticipation was a maiden race on the third Saturday, July 18, where several talented 2-year-olds were being pointed. When the field completed the six furlongs that day, The Good Life stood head and shoulders above the rest as the 3 1/2-length winner.

Kentucky Downs has had steady growth year after year in the participation of horses from Europe, and that reached a peak Sept. 5 as all three European runners in the $1,095,000 Grade 2 AGS Kentucky Turf Cup Invitational Stakes.

The Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity drew five contenders on Sunday’s closing-day card for the Del Mar summer meet with two entrants trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert and the other three from the barn of trainer Doug O’Neill.

Labor Day will provide a lucrative payday to some lucky connections Monday as Kentucky Downs will present the $2 million Mint Millions Invitational Stakes. The mile turf feature attracted a well-matched field of 10 including two entrants from overseas. The race is part of a stellar 14-race card loaded with big fields and wagering value.

It was quite the week in North American racing, highlighted by DraftKings Travers Stakesday at Saratoga Race Course that featured an incredible five Grade 1 races.

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