Horse Racing News on August 17, 2011

On opposite sides of the nation Wednesday, Blind Luck and Havre de Grace had workouts as their owners and trainers contemplate options.

Two years after winning the Grade 1 Alabama with the fleet-footed filly Careless Jewel, owners Donna and Vern Dubinksy and trainer Josie Carroll have returned to Saratoga with Inglorious to take another shot at the prestigious race for 3-year-old fillies.

Alma d'Oro, Pleasant Prince, and Chirac head the lineup for the Grade 3, $250,000 Philip H. Iselin Stakes on Saturday at Monmouth Park.

Noosa Beach drew post 11 and was installed as the 2-1 morning-line favorite when entries were taken Wednesday for the 76th renewal of the Grade 3, $200,000 Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs on Sunday.