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Recaps of the Mint Millions (G3), Franklin-Simpson (G2), and other stakes on the Sept. 7 Labor Day card.

Rhetorical jumps up in Coolmore Turf Mile; First Lady is Simply in Front

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Rhetorical made the jump from New York-bred stakes company to upstage an international cast in Saturday’s Coolmore Turf Mile (G1) at Keeneland.

Charlene’s Dream controls Beverly D; Giocoso cuts corner in Secretariat

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Charlene’s Dream ended up as the controlling speed in Saturday’s Beverly D. (G2), and Giocoso rode the rail to a new career high in the Secretariat (G2).

Positano Sunset upsets Madison for first graded win

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Upsets were prominent on Tuesday's Blue Grass Day undercard at Keeneland, the biggest being Positano Sunset's 14-1 surprise over the favorite Emery in the $623,338 Madison (G1) for fillies and mares.

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Verity splashes clear in Beaumont; Normandy Coast storms Palisades

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On Keeneland's Sunday opener, favorites were overturned in both sophomore stakes that also witnessed key scratches.

Idratherbeblessed wires Muniz Memorial Classic, pays $174.20

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Although Idratherbeblessed placed twice in his three stakes appearances during the Fair Grounds meet, the competition was stiffer in Saturday’s $300,000 Muniz Memorial Classic (G2).

Magnitude rocks Risen Star at 43-1

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The 43-1 longshot Magnitude shook up the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a front-running upset of Saturday’s $500,000 Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds.

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