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UPI
3 days ago
- Sport
- UPI
Sword Dancer, Arlington Million top weekend of classy turf racing
1 of 4 | Integration, shown winning the 2024 Red Smith at Aqueduct, is the favorite in Saturday's Grade I Arlington Million at Colonial Downs. Photo by Susie Raisher/Coglianese Photography, courtesy of NYRA Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Lots of top-level turf racing with a little seasoning of promising 2-year-olds makes up the menu for weekend horse racing. Saturday's Grade I Sword Dancer on the Saratoga greensward is a "Win and You're In" for the Longines Breeders' Cup Turf and anchors a Saturday card that also includes turf-running fillies and mares and sprinters. The Grade I Arlington Million returns to the Colonial Downs turf along with the Beverly D and Secretariat Stakes. The 2-year-olds start to stretch out a little on both coasts. On the global scene, Royal Ascot runners Rebel's Romance and Lazzat return in Germany and France and, as usual, Aidan O'Brien runners look dominant as the Irish 2-year-old scene heats up. Turf Last year's Arlington Million winner, Nations Pride, has been through a rough patch since then, but returns to the scene of long-ago triumph in Saturday's $750,000 Grade I Sword Dancer at Saratoga, a "Win and You're In" for the Breeders' Cup Turf. The 6-year-old Godolphin homebred went from the Million victory to finish 10th three months later in the Group 2 Bahrain International Trophy and bounced back to Gulfstream Park in January to finish ninth in the Grade I Pegasus World Cup Turf. He won the Group 2 Singspiel Stakes in Dubai on March 1, but then was 10th in the Group 1 Dubai Turf. His record at the Spa is much better. The son of Teofilo got his first top-level win in the 2022 Saratoga Derby and reported second behind stablemate Measured Time in the 2024 Manhattan Stakes. The Sword Dancer drew a tough field, including last year's winner, Far Bridge, who captured three of his last four. Todd Pletcher saddles Rezeen and Ignacio "Nacho" Correas has Utah Beach, and all of them have been knocking on the door. Speaking of the Arlington Million, Saturday's renewal at Colonial Downs drew a field of eight, with Integration, second in the Grade I Manhattan in his last start, as the morning-line favorite. He also was second in the 2024 Million, behind Nations Pride. The sole international raider, Cairo, exits a third-place finish in the Group 1 Queen Anne at Royal Ascot. The wrinkle in the Million sheets is 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan, who gets his first opportunity on turf. He has just a single win from seven starts since his dramatic, three-way photo in Louisville, so a fresh start may be just the ticket. On the Million undercard at Colonial, as it was for decades at Arlington Park, is Saturday's $500,000 Grade II Secretariat for 3-year-olds. Filly & Mare Turf Be Your Best is best on the morning line in a field of nine lining up for Friday's $300,000 Grade II Ballston Spa at Saratoga. The Saffie Joseph Jr. trainee has won four of her last five starts, but has not raced since winning the Grade I Gamely at Santa Anita on May 26. She's cross-entered in the Grade II Beverly D at Colonial Downs. Be Your Best also tops the morning line for the Beverly D, transplanted along with the Arlington Million to Colonial Downs. Should the Muhaarar filly opt to stay in New York, the Virginia heat would look like a really ripe spot for South African import Beach Bomb, who just missed to the super She Feels Pretty in the Grade I New York Stakes at Saratoga last time out. Go Go Boots, last seen a competitive fourth in the Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot for owner Bobby Flay, gets her first North American start in Saturday's $500,000 Grade II Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Oaks. The Night of Thunder filly has been handed off from John and Thady Gosden to Miguel Clement. Laurelin enters undefeated after four starts but steps up in class. Opulent Restraint was a narrowly defeated third in the Grade I Belmont Oaks in her last start. Eight signed on for Saturday's $200,000 Grade II Yellow Ribbon at Del Mar at 1 1/16 miles on the lawn. All have been graded stakes placed and most have won at that level. The closest thing to consistency, however, is the record of Musical Rhapsody, who has finished in the top three in all but one of her last seven starts. Turf Sprint Already in the books: Pop Idol led gate-to-wire in Thursday's $150,000 Galway for 3-year-old fillies at Saratoga. The Maclean's Music filly, trained by George Weaver, finished the 5 1/2 furlongs on firm going in 1:02.13, winning for the third time in her last four starts. Governor Sam is the even-money favorite in a field of nine for Sunday's $175,000 Grade III Mahony for 3-year-olds at Saratoga. Dirt Mile / Sprint Admiral Dennis is the 8-5 morning-line favorite among eight set for Sunday's $300,000 Ellis Park Derby. Older horses go 7 furlongs on the same Ellis Park program in the $200,000 R.A. "Cowboy" Jones Stakes. Distaff / Filly & Mare Sprint Alpine Princess, coming from a win at Horseshoe Indianapolis, is a slight favorite in a competitive field of nine for Sunday's $200,000, 1-mile Groupie Doll at Ellis Park. In the $200,000 Audubon Oaks at the same 7 furlongs on the same program, Vodka With a Twist, second in last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, looks for redemption after a sixth-place showing in the local Pea Patch Stakes. Juvenile With less than three months to go to their biggest test in the Breeders' Cup, it's time to start paying serious attention to the 2-year-olds. Doug O'Neill has three and Bob Baffert two in Saturday's $150,000 Grade III Best Pal at Del Mar -- and that's the whole field. None has starred. Any could shine. Comport is the even-money favorite in a field of six set for Sunday's $200,000 Ellis Park Juvenile at 7 furlongs. The Eddie Kenneally trainee was second in the Bashford Manor at Churchill Downs earlier. Juvenile Fillies Sunday's $150,000 Grade 3 Sorrento at Del Mar has a field of six featuring Himika, the likely favorite off a career-first race that produced a 6-lengths victory that could have been more. Baffert trains. Kingsolver and Chopsticks headline in a field of six for Sunday's $200,000 Ellis Park Debutante. Around the world, around the clock Ireland Gstaad is the star in a three-horse Coolmore package that makes up half the field for Saturday's Group 1 Phoenix Stakes for 2-year-olds at the Curragh. The Starspangledbanner colt is 2-for-2 and won the Group 2 Coventry at Royal Ascot by 3 lengths. True Love and Puerto Rico complete the team. France Last year's winner, Lazzat, tops the entries for Sunday's Group 1 Maurice de Gheest, 1,300 meters at Deauville. The 4-year-old, now toting the colors of Wathnan Racing, was a brave winner in his last race of the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot, holding off Japanese star Satono Reve through the final strides. Germany Rebel's Romance returns from his third-place finish in the Group 1 King George at Ascot to face five rivals in Sunday's Group 1 Grosser Preis von Berlin, 2,400 meters at Berlin Hoppegarten. Pay attention. The now-7-year-old Godolphin globetrotter used wins in Germany as a springboard to Breeders' Cup victories in 2022 and 2024 and has shown with three wins from five runs this season that he still has plenty of punch left.
Globe and Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
SS&C Technologies Unifies Wealth Offerings Under SS&C Black Diamond Wealth Solutions
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced the launch of SS&C Black Diamond® Wealth Solutions. The suite combines SS&C's award-winning Black Diamond Wealth Platform with SS&C's full suite of wealth management solutions to enable wealth managers to easily manage their technology and operations needs in one place. 'We've long relied on multiple SS&C solutions—Black Diamond, Accord, Salentica, and family office services—to serve clients more efficiently and intelligently,' said Doug Turner, Principal, Director of Operations & Strategic Projects at Diversified Trust. 'Seeing them come together under the SS&C Black Diamond Wealth Solutions brand validates what we've experienced for years: a deep commitment to integration, innovation, and advisor-centric technology.' SS&C Black Diamond Wealth Solutions serves over 800,000 active users across more than 3,000 firms managing more than $3.6 trillion in assets. Capabilities include: "The wealth management industry continues to evolve amid the Great Wealth Transfer and changes in investor expectations. To manage these shifts, wealth managers need their technology partners to deliver increasingly connected, modern experiences," said Steve Leivent, Co-General Manager of Wealth and Investment Technologies at SS&C Technologies. "SS&C Black Diamond Wealth Solutions gives firms a truly integrated experience without the friction of working across separate systems. Advisors can now manage the full client lifecycle from one ecosystem, with seamless data flow, automated workflows, and enhanced insights. This unification represents a strategic evolution designed to help wealth managers operate more efficiently, grow faster, and deliver more personalized service at scale." The introduction of SS&C Black Diamond Wealth Solutions reinforces Black Diamond's ability to serve as the central hub for wealth managers, allowing firms to build an end-to-end technology stack to seamlessly connect proprietary systems and third-party applications. Current clients will experience no disruption to their existing systems, logins or support relationships. To learn more about SS&C Black Diamond Wealth Solutions and explore the complete offering, visit the new website at About SS&C Technologies SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. More than 22,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale and technology. Additional information about SS&C (Nasdaq: SSNC) is available at
Business Wire
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Rauland Expands Vendor Integration Partner Program to Include Virtual Nursing and Sitting Platforms
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rauland®, a global leader in healthcare clinical communications and workflow solutions and a subsidiary of AMETEK, Inc., today announced the expansion of its Vendor Integration Partner (VIP) Program to include leading virtual care platforms Artisight, and NESA. This strategic advancement reaffirms Rauland's commitment to shaping a more connected and responsive healthcare environment, where virtual and bedside care converge seamlessly to drive clinical excellence. Adding these vendors builds upon Rauland's commitment to enhancing patient care by enabling healthcare facilities to sync bedside teams and patients with virtual care to provide tighter collaboration, clear communication, and optimized workflows. 'The validation of Artisight, and NESA within our VIP program underscores our unwavering commitment to equipping hospitals with a comprehensive and interoperable ecosystem of best-in-class solutions.' By joining Rauland's Vendor Integration Program, vendors can ensure their devices and software work seamlessly with Rauland's solutions across the healthcare network. This validation signifies Artisight's Smart Hospital Platform, AI-assisted Virtual Care Delivery and Patient Engagement Platform, and NESA's Virtual Care Platform integrate with Rauland's award-winning Responder® Enterprise clinical communication and workflow solution. The integration of virtual care platforms enables virtual caregivers to engage as fully integrated members of the care team. Such enhanced connectivity fosters real-time communication and coordinated care processes across remote and on-site teams. Interoperability between Responder Enterprise and integrated technologies also strengthens care team collaboration, allowing virtual nurses and sitters to escalate patient needs more efficiently, leading to quicker response times and improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. This streamlined access to timely, accurate patient insights helps bedside nurses prioritize care, minimize distractions, and streamline their work. 'Technology should feel like a teammate, not a task. The integration of the virtual care platforms into the Responder Enterprise ecosystem accomplishes this goal, reflecting our commitment to designing clinically aligned solutions that support nurses in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality care,' said Elizabeth Anderson, MSN, RN, Director of Clinical Experience and Solutions at Rauland. 'By minimizing technology friction and easing cognitive burden, we enable nurses to focus on patient care and enhance the effectiveness of the entire care team.' The combined solutions help support hybrid staffing models as well by strengthening communication between remote and on-site teams. This allows for smarter staffing and resource allocation while enabling nurses to concentrate on direct patient care, practice at the top of their licenses, and uphold clinical quality standards. These integrated capabilities also facilitate increased nursing and patient satisfaction by creating a more supportive environment for staff and a more responsive experience for patients. 'The validation of Artisight, and NESA within our VIP program underscores our unwavering commitment to equipping hospitals with a comprehensive and interoperable ecosystem of best-in-class solutions,' said Larry Ball, Rauland Business Unit Manager. 'By bringing together innovative technologies that address critical challenges—from real-time patient monitoring and workflow automation to staff communication and operational efficiency—we're enabling care teams to work smarter, not harder. Rauland will continue adding industry-leading virtual nursing care platforms to its list of validated partners, a collaborative approach that not only helps enhance clinical outcomes and patient safety but also supports a more connected and efficient healthcare environment.' Rauland collaborates with value added resellers (VARs) to effectively address customer needs by leveraging their expertise in delivering tailored solutions, ensuring seamless integrations, and providing specialized support. Rauland's VIP program continues to be a cornerstone in its strategy to power hospital rooms now and into the future. About Rauland Rauland is the respected leader in advanced clinical communications and workflow solutions for hospitals worldwide, Through combined hardware, software, and analytics its innovations and interoperability power hospital rooms now and into the future. Rauland supports clinical staffing, evidence-based protocols, and quality of care—for higher patient safety, improved staff satisfaction, and a sharper focus on timely, efficient responses to patient needs. A pioneer and continued innovator, Rauland has been setting new standards for integrated communications technology and superior customer service for more than 80 years. Rauland collaborates with value added resellers (VARs) to effectively address customer needs by leveraging their expertise in delivering tailored solutions, ensuring seamless integrations, and providing specialized support. Rauland is a subsidiary of AMETEK, Inc.; AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion. More information on Rauland's enterprise solutions for healthcare is available at on LinkedIn. About Artisight Artisight redefines the possibilities of healthcare through its Smart Hospital Platform and solutions for virtual care, quality improvement, and care coordination. Artisight's state-of-the-art computer-vision and robust multi-sensor network adapts in real-time to specific environments and workflows, unlocking previously inaccessible data and ensuring seamless integration into the healthcare ecosystem. The Artisight team comprises healthcare leaders with deep clinical expertise who understand the industry's most pressing challenges. Learn more at About is a leading provider of AI-assisted virtual care solutions. Headquartered in Clearwater, FL, the company supports more than 70 health systems across the U.S. and is rapidly expanding globally. helps health systems deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while improving clinical efficiency and staff wellbeing. Its fully integrated platform includes AI-Assisted Virtual Nursing, Virtual Sitting, Patient Engagement, Digital Whiteboard, Digital Room Signage, Ambient Documentation, Hospital-at-Home, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), and Digital Clinic—seamlessly embedding into existing healthcare EHRs, infrastructure, and care delivery models to power the next generation of healthcare. For more information, visit About NESA NESA augments care delivery with its edge-based, AI-enabled Virtual Care platform. The solution is designed to meet care teams where they already work—directly within the EHR. Rather than adding another layer of complexity, the platform supports a wide range of workflows, network-wide, across inpatient and outpatient settings, for patients of all ages. NESA's HoriZen™ platform offers a single pane of glass view that streamlines all care interactions, helping clinicians maintain focus, reduce friction, and spend more time with patients. It functions 24/7 and adapts to existing routines, minimizing disruption while improving continuity. NESA is an Epic Toolbox member, meeting current standards for Virtual Care and MyChart Bedside TV integration—helping bring practical, scalable innovation to the bedside. Learn more at
Irish Independent
22-06-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
New anti-racism campaign and resource launched in Kerry
The Integration, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Resource was developed through a collaborative effort by the Children and Young People Services Committees (CYPSC) in both Cork and Kerry. Key partners included the Kerry Community Integration Forum, Cork and Kerry Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT), Cork Migrant Centre, the Cork Migrant Centre Youth Initiative, Nano Nagle Place, Cork City and County LAITs, and Tusla. The project received funding from the Department of Children, Disability and Equality under the National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR). It is intended to provide communities, organisations, and individuals with practical and accessible tools to foster inclusion and actively counter racism in all its forms. Friday's launch is part of the broader campaign Championing Inclusion: Building a Stronger Ireland Together, which seeks to highlight that Ireland's strength lies in embracing diversity, unity, and inclusivity. This timely resource supports anti-racism work at the community level by clearly explaining key concepts—such as anti-racism, microaggressions, and safe spaces—in clear, straightforward language, accompanied by practical examples. It features scenario-based guidance and a colour-coded "traffic light" system to help users assess levels of risk and respond appropriately to challenging situations. With these tools, individuals and groups will be better prepared to address racism in everyday life. Claire O'Toole, Coordinator of the Kerry Children and Young People Services Committee, welcomed the launch, saying: 'This initiative represents the shared commitment of organisations across Cork and Kerry, alongside people with lived experience of racism and input from both youth and practitioner focus groups. Together, we are working to create inclusive, welcoming spaces for everyone. By building awareness and encouraging collective action, we can shape a future where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. This campaign and resource are vital steps toward that goal.'
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
National Police Federation Releases New Report Calling for Renewed Federal Commitment to Strengthen and Modernize the RCMP
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the National Police Federation (NPF) released RCMP Facing the Future: Evolution, Integration, Readiness a forward-looking report that outlines a practical and achievable path forward to strengthen Canada's national police service while preserving the RCMP's integrated and cost-effective benefits and model. The report was launched at a Parliamentary breakfast earlier today, with various government officials in attendance and engaging in dialogue on the RCMP's future. For over a century, the RCMP has been at the heart of public safety, delivering coordinated, full-spectrum policing across federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal jurisdictions as well as Indigenous policing and international supports. Its integrated model is a uniquely Canadian solution to the challenges of vast geography, complex threats, and increasingly diverse communities. Fifteen years after the Senate's Toward a Red Serge Revival report addressed concerns about the RCMP's capacity and sustainability, many of the same issues persist today — not due to a lack of insight or recommendations, but because of limited, inconsistent follow-through by successive governments. Independent reports, commissions, and reviews over nearly two decades have repeatedly outlined practical steps to modernize recruitment, enhance training, improve procurement, and stabilize federal policing, yet political will and sustained investment have often fallen short. The NPF's new report builds on these long-standing recommendations and highlights thirteen recommendations, offering a clear, actionable path forward for Prime Minister Carney's government to deliver on the reforms needed to strengthen Canada's national police service. 'Public safety is not a partisan issue, and it cannot be sustainably delivered when resourcing is reactive, inconsistent, or politicized,' said Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation. 'We acknowledge and welcome recent commitments by the federal government, including the promise of 1,000 new RCMP Members and an increase to the Cadet Training Allowance, but now we need to see action. The NPF has been advocating for these reforms for years. With a clear roadmap in front of them, this new government has a real opportunity to move from promise to progress and ensure the RCMP is properly equipped to serve Canadians today and into the future.' Key recommendations include: Fund Quality Policing: Chronic underfunding could be alleviated by increased resources coupled with targeted reform such as flexible resource allocation within jurisdictions, improved cost recovery mechanisms, streamlined contract management and fenced funding for federal policing. Recruitment & Training: The RCMP's recruitment pipeline remains too slow and sequential, losing quality applicants to other police services and does not meet modern policing demands. It must modernize its process and adopt a more agile Canadian Armed Forces-style approach, add differentiated training streams to meet modern policing demands and Cadet training allowances must be increased to remain competitive. Equipment Procurement: The federal procurement process is hampered by excessive red tape and unresponsive to the urgent needs of modern policing and drains valuable government resources. Delays in rolling out life-saving equipment, including service pistols, body armour, and body-worn cameras threaten both officer safety and public trust. We call on the federal government to: Confirm its commitment to contract policing beyond 2032. Deliver on their commitment to increase RCMP personnel and increase Cadet Training Allowance. Bolster federal policing resources and capabilities. Modernize recruitment, training, and equipment delivery; and support a stronger, more efficient RCMP. 'We have a tried and tested model, dedicated Members, and clear recommendations. What we need now is a government willing to act, so that the RCMP can meet the evolving challenges of modern-day policing.' added Sauvé. The full report is available at: About the National Police Federation: The National Police Federation (NPF) represents ~20,000 RCMP Members serving across Canada and internationally. We are the largest police union in Canada. The NPF is focused on improving public safety for all Canadians, including our Members, by advocating for much-needed investment in the public safety continuum. This includes investments in police resourcing and modern equipment, as well as social programs including health, addiction, and housing supports to enhance safety and livability in the many communities we serve, large and small, across Canada. For more information: Follow us:NPF: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Media contact:Sarah KavanaghAdvisor, Media Relations Media@ 604-842-6864Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
