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Move over Thrice Worthy. Snap Decision needs room after winning his ninth consecutive American steeplechase race – tying the 1980s great for the all-time record – in Saturday’s Grade 1 Calvin Houghland Iroquois in Nashville, Tenn.

Late June? The Iroquois? Sure, why not? Such is the life of steeplechase racing in the midst of a pandemic and – after one of American jump racing’s truly iconic stops was canceled last year – we’ll take it.

The Summer Solstice in the books, Independence Day barreling down and a jam-packed day of racing to send June off in style.

Allison Fulmer’s grin grew wider with each turn around the temporary stabling tent as she cooled out The Happy Giant after winning the feature at the Tryon Block House Races June 5.

Another Triple Crown in the books and a light weekend slate before the racing world turns its eyes to Royal Ascot next week and Stephen Foster Day card at the end of the month.

Keri Brion’s Fair Hill Training Center operation began in January, without her.

Lee Einsidler stood outside the Belmont Park winner’s circle Saturday and reflected on how horse racing has helped him get through the last 10 months, something made unspeakably difficult after the sudden death of his son, Aaron, last August.

Ricardo Santana Jr. went to bed Friday night not knowing if he would be able ride Saturday’s Belmont Stakes Day card, after a scary spill at Churchill Downs Friday left him with a swollen leg and lack of feeling in his right arm.

Brad Cox finished an interview after winning an undercard stakes on Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course before the conversation turned from victory at that moment to the Belmont Stakes three weeks down the road.

Here we go, time to make or break. Last chance saloon if you will and the final opportunity for The Saratoga Special’s handicappers to score some mythical cash.