July 8 (UPI) -- After a bang-up finale weekend at Aqueduct, New York racing treks back north to Saratoga for a summer meeting sure to provide plenty of fireworks.
Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby loaded up for the summer with a victory and a decent third in the two big weekend features on the Big A turf.
At Delaware Park, a big turf weekend was interrupted by the weather as Saturday's program, including the Kent Stakes on the turf and the Delaware Oaks on the dirt, was moved to Monday because of excessive heat.
Prairie Meadows hosted the Iowa Oaks and Derby. Horseshoe Indianapolis had the Indiana Oaks and Derby. There was even a little stir in the 2-year-old ranks, thanks to Wesley Ward.
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