After a Labor Day weekend that saw stars emerge in the 2-year-old divisions and two veteran horses earn “Win and You’re In” berths to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, the focus of the racing world briefly shifts from storied venues in New York and California to hone in on a small rural track on the Kentucky-Tennessee state line that has risen in recent years to provide some of the most competitive and exciting racing in North America.
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Man O’ War Project Study Finds Equine-Assisted Therapy Helps Veterans with PTSD
The Columbia University Irving Medical Center has published the third and final paper detailing the clinical findings and results of the Man O’ War Project, the groundbreaking research on equine-assisted therapy (EAT) as an effective treatment for veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Where to Watch/Listen: Labor Day Weekend 2021
The upcoming holiday weekend in horse racing is annually one of the busiest on the calendar, and this year will be especially exciting as both Saratoga Race Course and Del Mar will have fans in attendance for the final days of their summer meets. Two Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” races are on tap, both set for Saturday, Sept. 4 at Saratoga, and important 2-year-old races will follow at both tracks on Sunday, Sept.
SLIDESHOW: Spirit of Saratoga On Display at 2021 Travers
A cloudy, overcast day in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., could not dampen the spirits of those in attendance at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 28 for the 152ndRunhappy Travers Stakes, the marquee race of the meet and a key stakes in determining the year-end 3-year-old male championship.
