Horse Racing News by Marty McGee

Shackleford and Caleb's Posse are among the 3-year-olds confirmed to race Saturday in the Indiana Derby.
Continuing a phenomenal day for trainer Mike Maker while running another big race over the local Polytrack surface, La Gran Bailadora passed all six of her rivals when going on to a mild upset Saturday in the Kentucky Cup Distaff at Turfway Park.
Rahystrada strutted his class while giving Greta Kuntzweiler her second straight victory in the Kentucky Downs showcase event, the Kentucky Cup Turf, as a four-day meet opened Saturday with the 14th running of the Grade 3, $150,000 race.
Rahystrada, an earner of more than $850,000, and Rezif, the defending champion, were among the 10 older horses entered Wednesday in the Grade 3, $150,000 Kentucky Cup Turf, which will help to open the 2011 Kentucky Downs meet Saturday in Franklin, Ky.
Three-time Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Calvin Borel was arrested and jailed Saturday night in Evansville, Ind., for driving under the influence.
Stacelita got a perfect trip from just off the pace before going on to victory as the favorite Saturday in the 22nd running of the Grade 1, $750,000 Beverly D. at Arlington Park.
Treasure Beach wore down his fellow European shipper, Ziyarid, to post a neck victory Saturday in the 35th running of the Grade 1, $400,000 Secretariat Stakes at Arlington Park.
Martin Schwartz says he loves the Beverly D., and no wonder. He won the race in 2005 with Angara and in 2006 with Gorella, forever endearing Arlington Park to his stock-playing heart.
Prayer for Relief now becomes a possibility for that Aug. 27 showdown at Saratoga by virtue of his third straight victory since returning from minor ankle surgery.
Shackleford arrived at Monmouth Park at about 7:30 a.m. Eastern Wednesday following an overnight van ride from Kentucky in his quest to add the Grade 1 Haskell Invitational to what trainer Dale Romans hopes will be a champion's resume.
 
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