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Zihnal races to West Virginia Derby crown

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Augustin Stable’s homebred Zinhal, with only a maiden victory on his record in four starts, broke through in a big way with a strong victory in the Grade III $400,000 West Virginia Derby for 3-year-olds at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races on Sunday, August 9. He ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

SNELL TO START TUESDAY PHOENIX (AP) — Two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell is expected to make his return from the injured list when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Manager Dave Roberts also said Friday that recently-acquired lefty Tarik Skubal will make his home debut on Monday, also against the Royals. The 33-year-old Snell has started just one game this season. The left-hander began the season on the injured list with shoulder fatigue, returned for one outing on May 9 against the Atlanta Braves, and then went back on the IL because he ...

East Palestine great made his way in the NFL

HILTON HEAD, S.C. — Former Cleveland Brown Fred Hoaglin, one of East Palestine High School's most distinguished athletes in school history, died suddenly on Aug. 1 at the age of 82 with his wife Jan by his side. The 1962 East Palestine High School graduate helped the 1960 Bulldogs ...

Mountaineer racing infrastructure upgrades make a difference

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va, — As Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races prepares to host its marquee event, the Grade III West Virgina Derby, there is enthusiasm in the racing community given recent improvements and increased interest in the local product from a business standpoint. Mike Bish, who ...

Lightly raced Zinhal makes a run at W.Va. Derby

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Augustin Stables’ Zinhal, who has made only four starts in his career but has shown promise, will stretch out to 1 1/8 miles in the $400,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races on Sunday, August 9. Zihnal, at 6-1 on the morning line ...