Today’s race four is 5 ½ furlongs in length. It’s for maidens, fillies and mares that are at least three years old. This $24,200 Maiden race has seven horses in the field. The expected post time will be around 8:15 p.m. EST (5:15 p.m.). The favorite is already listed at 3-5 on the morning line. Her name is No Talkie and she’s a 3-year-old fillie.

Race four at Mountaineer Park is a one mile race for fillies three years old and upward that have never won two races. This is a $27,800 allowance race. There are six horses in today’s field. Post time is expected to be about 8:15 p.m. EST (5:15 p.m. PST). It looks to be a competitive field. The favorite is High Speed Ali and she’s listed at 6/5 on the morning line.

Race 6 at Mountaineer Race Track is 1 mile 70 yards in length. It’s for maidens that are at least 3-years-old (MDN $24k). Post time will be around 9 p.m. EST (6 p.m. PST). There are 8 horses in today’s race. The favorite is Boldcharmer, which is the 6 horse. Boldcharmer is listed at 2-1 on the morning line and with good reason. This 3-year-old gelding looks prime to break his maiden today.

Post time for the first race at Fresno Fair Race Track will be 1:15 p.m. PST. The first race is 350 yards in length. It’s a $2,500 claiming race for three year olds and upwards. There are 6 horses in the field. Today’s favorite is Straw Fly Surprise. This 6-year-old gelding is listed at 7-5 on the morning line.

It seems like just yesterday that Barbaro wasn’t given any chance to live. Yet, he’s still here and he’s still fighting. The injury Barbaro suffered during his triple crown race broke the hearts of potentially millions of horse racing fans around the world. Perhaps the thousands of letters and get well cards Barbaro received—along with all the prayers and well wishes—has helped him defy the odds so far.

The first race at Mountaineer Park today is 5 ½ furlongs. It’s a $5,000 maiden claiming for three year olds and upward. There are ten horses in today’s race. The favorite, according to the morning line, is Gerl Gold at 3-1. Also Crazy Cal is listed as a close second at 7-2.