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Retired trainer Peter Howe, one of just four people to train an American champion over jumps and on the flat, and the father of Colonial Downs vice president of racing Jill Byrne, died Thursday night in Charlottesville, Va. He was 83.

Away from the races since a narrow victory over Snap Decision in the Grade 1 Grand National at Far Hills last October which cemented her championship, The Mean Queen was also nominated to Thursday's G1 Lonesome Glory at Aqueduct, but opted for the Entenmann as a softer opportunity to ease back into competition. 

The Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve will begin Saturday at Churchill Downs where eight 2-year-olds, including impressive maiden winner Echo Again, were entered to face undefeated Grade 2 winner Damon’s Mound in the 41st running of the $300,000 Iroquois (Grade 3).

The kickoff begins this week with a pair of major stakes featuring major stars at Aqueduct, marking the sport’s return to the Big A for the first time in nearly half a century.

A project to bring broadband access to New Kent County residents who lack high-speed internet will start this month.

“He wasn’t a top horse on the flat, but some horses just love to jump,” said Fisher. “My old assistant has a horse who would turn left out of the gate, but loves jumping. Some horses just love it.”

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On Sunday's card, J.D. spies a longshot with potential in Race 8, the 6 1/2-furlong Untapable Stakes for 2-year-old fillies. Despite boasting a win and a second in her two career starts, both at Colonial Downs, J.D.'s pick boasts the second-longest price on the morning line.

Given a masterful ride by jockey Forest Boyce, In a Hurry slowed things down early and came running home late to turn back a bid from Plum Ali and earn her first career stakes victory in Saturday’s $100,000 All Along at Pimlico Race Course.

It has already been a good Kentucky Downs meet for trainer Kelsey Danner. She has been to the winner's circle twice so far this meet.