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Local trainers aim for Delaware Handicap laurels
Top runners from trainers Graham Motion and John Servis will aim for the top prize in Saturday’s Grade 1, $750,000 Delaware Handicap — but it won’t be easy.

Champion Main Sequence retired
Main Sequence, the 2014 Eclipse champion turf horse and older male, has been retired, his connections said.

Lady Eli battling laminitis
Undefeated sophomore filly Lady Eli has contracted laminitis, trainer Chad Brown said in a statement.

Maryland sire Friesan Fire has first winner
Maryland stud Friesan Fire, the 2009 Kentucky Derby post-time favorite, sired his first winner when Morning Fire scored at Parx this weekend.

NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll for July 13
American Pharoah continues to tower over the field.

Weekend’s mid-Atlantic stakes winners
Three graded races among the weekend’s mid-Atlantic stakes — and some amazing performances.

Ben’s Cat “fine” after disappointing Parx Dash
Ben’s Cat was a non-threatening sixth in yesterday’s Grade 3 Parx Dash, but he was doing fine the morning after, said trainer King Leatherbury.

Gabby Gaudet’s longshots and exotic plays for July 12
In our weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet plays the Pick 6, which has a modest carryover.

Shore Bets: July 11
Aspiring announcer John Piassek provides weekly full-card handicapping of Monmouth Park in Shore Bets!

Cal Lynch’s kingdom for a horseshoe
Trainer Cal Lynch’s Danzatrice lost a shoe during the G1 Acorn, costing herself valuable position. She’s back to try it again in today’s G3 Delaware Oaks.