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Splendora is running in today's Shawnee Stakes at @ChurchillDowns, according to trainer Bob Baffert.

@derby1592 I totally agree.

After my first glance at past performances, I am definitely liking the chances of Napoleon Solo. His last in the Wood was very good in what was the only really testing pace in a Derby prep this year and he was far from his best going into that race due to foot issues leading up to it. Supposedly, the connections were finally able to put regular shoes back on him and to train him normally since that race and his recent works have been sizzling fast in response. He looks to be sitting on a big effort and will be tough to beat if he is. There is lots of speed in the Preakness but I am not sure anyone can (or wants to) go with him early. Any that do try will likely severely compromise their chances in a G1 Classic and they all know that in advance. That includes favorites Taj Mahal, Chip Honcho, and Iron Honor and the connections of the latter two have already said that their plan is to try and settle back off the early pace. Also note that despite setting the hot pace and the foot issues heading in the Wood Napoleon Solo finished only about a length behind Ocelli who had a perfect setup. Napoleon Solo is one of several that I have locked in at the Preakness future pool price and those 40/1 odds look pretty good right now.

@derby1592 It will never happen.

I just came up with this crazy idea (actually, some of us have been saying this for many years). Why not have the entire racing industry come together to develop an, integrated, comprehensive, schedule of major stakes races (including the Triple Crown) for each division that actually makes sense in today’s changing racing environment and which culminates in the Breeders’ Cup at year end?

The day Trump launched this war, he couldn’t tell us what the strategic objectives were. Now, his VP can’t even tell us what countries are included in the so-called truce. Meanwhile the price of gas has skyrocketed, hurting our struggling families even more. 1/2

Hialeah Park is still there, still beautiful, and elegant, and looking much as it did when there was racing. Some touches, such as this green stand in these woods, are now largely hidden. But it's of such comfort to this Hialeah fan that they remain.

FanDuel's Television Phase-Out Shocks Racing Industry bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/a… via @BloodHorse

Amazing that anyone would delight in the end of FanDuel/TVG and the misfortune of over 100 employees. Good job, Marcus.

High Point coach Flynn Clayman after beating Wisconsin: "It looks obvious high-majors need to play mid-majors during the season. They said we didn't play nobody. … Nobody would play us, just like they wouldn't play Miami (Ohio). But they have to play us in this tournament."

Can’t beat the first day of spring in Kentucky.

JD Vance got rich insulting the people of Appalachia. And though he pretends he’s from Kentucky, he’s actually from Butler County, Ohio — where I'll be on Saturday night in a room full of fired-up Democrats.

What is preventing you from watching every March Madness game in this pool?

@caj0524 @SouthwestAir High iq isn't your strong suit. Every airline in Milwaukee had planes leaving Milwaukee except for Southwest. They gave my wife zero compensation, not even an apology.

@grade1sw @SouthwestAir Reading comprehension not your strong suit. Other airlines didn't, as referenced by my colleague sleeping in Florida and my sister taking a bus from Texas to Wisconsin. Southwest reimbursed me for my rental car from MKE to MDW. $50 rental vs $250 Uber though?

Congratulations Southwest Airlines! My wife has now been in Milwaukee for almost twenty four hours. You have come up with every excuse known to mankind for not being able to get her out of there. Ten attempts on ten different flights. Bankruptcy is near. @SouthwestAir

@caj0524 @SouthwestAir How did every other airline get most of their planes out? How about reimbursing her the $250 Lyft fare to Chicago Midway? You must work for them pal.

@grade1sw @SouthwestAir My co-worker had been stuck in Miami, then overnight in Fort Lauderdale last night. My sister is on a greyhound from Dallas to Milwaukee. Neither have anything to do with @SouthwestAir. Get a grip. Nature happens.

Sounds familiar. I think that is exactly what Churchill did to Arlington - for sale to anyone who will use the property for anything other than a racetrack.

"It's something that Jeff and I talked about all last year... It was everything he wanted." Legendary handicapper Jeff Siegel is honored and celebrated with the win of SURFIN U.S.A. and @FanDuelTVSimon is with his sister Michelle Weiss and co-owner @latsondheimer.

Kentucky, roadways are slick. Please use caution, check snowky.ky.gov for conditions and drive slow. Let’s do what we can to keep everyone safe.

@DRFGrening It's much easier to go to Costco before the game and grab a couple for $1.50 each.

$60 million a year for Kyle Tucker? How much will a Dodger Dog cost now?

War is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading. The principle established after the Second World War, which prohibited nations from using force to violate the borders of others, has been completely undermined. #Peace is no longer sought as a gift and a desirable good in itself. Instead, peace is sought through weapons as a condition for asserting one’s own dominion. This gravely threatens the rule of law, which is the foundation of all peaceful civil coexistence. vatican.va/content/leo-xi…

📣 @MonmouthPark is hiring a Racing Secretary. Learn more: thetdn.com/careers