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Total handle for the live Thoroughbred meeting at Woodbine declined 1.55% in Canadian money compared with a year ago.

Fair Grounds canceled its live racing program on Thursday because of winter weather and track conditions.

Following three straight races on grass, highly regarded two-year-old filly Laragh will make her first start on the main track since August in the $429,500 Hollywood Starlet Stakes (G1) on Saturday at Hollywood Park.

Woodbine stewards have suspended jockey Simon Husbands for one year after determining he did not try his hardest to win the third race on November 30 at Woodbine.

Unbeaten North American record holder Peppers Pride will seek her 19th consecutive victory on Sunday in the $125,000 New Mexico State Racing Commission Handicap at Sunland Park.

Hollywood Park’s demise is outlined in a 244-page development plan at the Planning Commission for the city of Inglewood, California.

Winless in his previous four starts, Grade 1 winner Presious Passion will try for a repeat victory in the $150,000 W. L. McKnight Handicap (G2) on Saturday during Calder Race Course’s Grand Slam card.

Multiple Grade 3 winner J’ray will make her second consecutive start at 1 1/2 miles on Saturday in the $150,000 La Prevoyante Handicap (G2) at Calder Race Course.

Briecat found another gear when challenged by 11-to-10 favorite Model near the eighth pole and drove to a commanding win in the $150,000 Bayakoa Handicap (G2) on Sunday at Hollywood Park.

Golden Yank split horses leaving the turn and poured it on in the stretch of the $158,730 Zia Park Derby on Saturday as he powered to a 6 3/4-length romp.

Champs Elysees (GB) surged into contention from between horses and powered to his second Grade 1 win of the year with a half-length score in the $250,000 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes (G1) on Saturday at Hollywood Park.

Reigning champion steeplechaser Good Night Shirt garnered the top honor of leading horse from the National Steeplechase Association for the second consecutive year when the sport’s season concluded November 29.

Joseph LaCombe Stable homebred Slew’s Tizzy outbattled favorite and runner-up Past the Point and third-place finisher Ball Four through the stretch before pulling clear to win the $108,200 Native Diver Handicap (G3) in track-record time on Saturday at Hollywood Park.

Harlequin Ranches’ Spice Route (GB) edged 6-to-5 favorite Soldier’s Dancer by a nose in a thrilling finish in the $100,000 Tropical Turf Handicap (G3) at Calder Race Course.

Pacesetter Wild Promises, racing for the estate of the late Harry Aleo, repelled a challenge in the stretch and edged clear late to win the $100,000 My Charmer Handicap (G3) at Calder Race Course on Saturday.