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New Paper
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Paper
Raon Forest gets up in KNN Cup
BUSAN Raon Forest found herself in a world of trouble when badly veering out after the gates opened, but the Park Jong-kon-trained mare eventually caught up and cut through the entire field to win the 500 million won (S$466,000) Group 3 KNN Cup (1,600m) at Busan racecourse on June 1. The five-year-old grey was stepping out in the third and final leg of the Queens' Tour (Spring/Summer) series, where she faced 12 rivals, including Gladius and Jeulgeounyeojeong. Gladius won the first leg, the Listed Dong-A Ilbo Trophy (1,800m) at Seoul racecourse on March 23, while Jeulgeounyeojeong was the winner of the second leg, the Group 2 Ttukseom Cup (1,400m) in Seoul on April 27. When the gates opened, Raon First's racing antics looked to have ruined her chances of winning, and many would have forgotten about the daughter of Hansen as speedster East Jump (Kim Tae-hun) set the early pace with Jeulgeounyeojeong (Seo Seung-un) in close attendance. Into the home straight, it was Gladius (Kim Yong-geun) who took the lead, but the field was fanned across the track with the win still up for grabs at the furlong pole. Jeulgeounyeojeong never really looked the winner. But Gladius did, and so did 2024 KNN Cup winner Wonderful Slew (Moon Se-young) as she launched her bid to defend her title from out wide. Yet, neither would finish in the top two. After that dreadful start, Choi Bum-hyun, who was aboard Raon Forest ($39), had gathered his mount and taken her across to the inside. The pair began to run their own race, so did Bang Bang Bang (Kim Hye-sun), who came from second-last to make her pursuit. It was Raon Forest and Bang Bang Bang who would ultimately scythe through the pack. Raon Forest gradually struck the front just inside the 100m and prevailed from Bang Bang Bang by half a length. Wonderful Slew finished third, with Gladius a length away in fourth, and Jeulgeounyeojeong another 1¼ lengths behind in fifth. The returning Lady Vader (Jin Kyum), who spent much of the first part of the race at the back with Raon Forest and Bang Bang Bang, ran a creditable sixth. "More than anything, I'm happy we ended up winning," Choi told Korea Racing Broadcasting Channel (KRBC). "I thought it was game over when the start went wrong and it messed up our plan. "But she was calm. We took our time to get back into it and, by the third corner (the end of the back straight), I thought we were okay again. The inside was open, and she was running well. "It feels a bit inconsequential to say it now, but even if she had broken well, we would have been patient. When it happened, I felt 'oh gosh', but I guess I'm a lucky guy today." Choi is one of the most decorated Korean jockeys of all time, with the KNN Cup his 14th Group win. That tally included two Group 1 Grand Prix Stakes (2,300m) - which he won with Dongbanui Gangja in 2008 and 2009 - and a Group 1 Korean Derby (1,800m) atop Final Boss in 2017. In the past 12 months, Choi had only 70 rides, but he still chalked up a healthy return of 10 wins. "This is my first time back in Busan for a year, so I had prepared very hard," he said. "After all that preparation, everything changed at the start, but we got some luck and won. "I haven't ridden very much recently, so I had to change my mindset, and I am ready to take the opportunities when they come." A post-race examination found Jeulgeounyeojeong to be lame in her right fore, which may have accounted for her lacklustre run. That extended a luckless streak for her at her home track. The Colors Flying mare took a race-ruining bump in the back straight in the KNN Cup in 2024 when she finished ninth, and also suffered from her first bleeding attack in the Listed Breeders' Cup Queen (1,800m) last November. Jeulgeounyeojeong has since bounced back and, with some luck, she can return to her best again. The attention in Seoul would shift to finding the next generation of Queens' Tour contenders, as the Group 3 Gyeonggi Governor's Cup (2,000m) at Seoul racecourse on June 8 is the final leg of the Triple Tiara series. Open to three-year-old fillies, the first two legs - the Listed Luna Stakes (1,600m) and the Group 2 Korean Oaks (1,800m) in Busan - were won by Fantastic Value. Trained by Lim Keum-man, the daughter of Afleet Express will be a hot favourite to emulate Jeulgeounyeojeong, who claimed all three legs of the series in 2023. The Queens' Tour (Fall/Winter) series will resume in late September, with the first leg, the Group 3 Jeju Governor's Cup (1,400m), to kick off in Seoul on Sept 23. SKY RACING WORLD
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Saying Goodbye to the High: Bill could outlaw THC products in Abilene, sparking local outcry
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Texas House Bill 3 proposes a ban on the sale and consumption of any product containing any amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but what will the move mean for Texans who rely on these types of products for alternative medical uses? Texas House bans THC products, reduces criminal penalty for possessing intoxicating hemp It comes in gummies, chocolates, or even just the traditional flower form. THC products can be found in a variety of styles with uses that span beyond simply recreational. Texas Senate Bill 3, which has now passed both the Texas Senate and House, seeks to completely ban the consumption and sale of hemp products that contain any amount of THC, though it would not affect the sale of non-psychoactive cannabinoids such as CBD and CBG. Brittany Manske, the owner of the Abilene CBD House of Healing, expressed concerns about the bill and claimed that Texas lawmakers are mischaracterizing the product she sells. 'The picture that Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has painted just doesn't apply to businesses like ours. We operate with integrity, high standards in regards to quality and safety,' Manske said. The bill is now on Governor Greg Abbott's desk and just needs his signature to become Texas law. Now, many who rely on the product as a substitute for various treatments for both medical and mental ailments are voicing their concerns about this action. CBD and other hemp products make their mark on the Key City One of those individuals is retired Veteran Andrew Peterson, who regularly uses THC products to help with pain management from injuries he sustained while he was serving, and says that more military members like him are switching to using THC products as a safer alternative than other coping mechanisms. 'I feel like when people get out of the military, it's a lot better than choosing to go directly to alcohol and ruining their lives and going down that rabbit hole,' Peterson explained. Valerie Armstrong said that she uses THC products for a variety of ailments, including both physical and mental, and speaks to the benefits of the product, as well as proposing monetary ventures that could benefit the state. 'It is good for people who have cancer. It helps them eat. It helps them get through their day. You say this is going to affect our kids? Yeah, it could affect our kids,' Armstrong said. 'You know what we could do? We could take the money from the taxes. We can no longer make kids pay for school food.' Lawmakers hope to expand medical marijuana program as state bans intoxicating hemp products At this point, no action has been taken by the governor's office regarding SP3, but Brittany Manske says she's not waiting around and has decided to take action. Manske and her business have Texas Senate Bill 3 and are seeking 100,000 signatures to present to Governor Abbott. If the bill is signed into law, the ban will take effect in September of this year. However, the proposed law will not apply to individuals in Texas who possess a license for medical THC use. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Driver flees after causing 3-vehicle crash in north Abilene
ABILENE, Texas () – A driver has fled the scene after causing a 3-vehicle crash in north Abilene Thursday afternoon. The crash happened near the intersection of N 10th Street and Westwood Drive around 4:00 p.m. Police at the scene told KTAB and KRBC an SUV traveling at a high speed east down N 10th Street hit a Jeep that was traveling west, causing both to spin out and hit a third vehicle. All three drivers involved sustained minor injuries, and the driver of the SUV that caused the crash fled the scene. This driver has been identified but not yet apprehended, according to police. No further information is available at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Another Abilene day care closing for good after 30+ years
ABILENE, Texas () – Another Abilene day care is closing for good after after more than 30 years of operation. Pathways Learning Center, which is the day care at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, is closing effective August 15. The closure affects only the center's five-day-a-week fulltime day care, and not the Children's Day Out program. KTAB and KRBC have reached out to Pioneer Drive Baptist Church to get more information about what has contributed to the closure, as well as how many children/families are affected. Abilene daycare abruptly closes, citing staffing issues Pioneer Baptist Drive sent the following letter to parents Monday announcing the closure:Dear Parents and Guardians,We are writing to share important news about our weekday childcare program, Pathways Learning Center. After much prayer and consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close our full-time, five-day-a-week daycare by August decision has not been taken lightly. Like many centers across our city and country, we have faced numerous challenges that have strained our ability to sustain a full-time our full-time daycare will close, our Children's Day Out (CDO) program will continue. We believe this model will allow us to serve families well while being good stewards of our the months ahead, we are committed to finishing strong, supporting our teachers to stay through this transition and ensuring your children are cared for through the summer. We will communicate with you if rooms need to close before August 15th. We are also actively working with other childcare providers to help connect both our teachers and your family with future you for trusting us with your children. It has been a joy and an honor to partner with you and your family. If you have questions or concerns, you can call Pathways Learning Center or email us via PLC@ We are here to walk alongside you during this closure comes just a week after another Abilene mainstay day care, His Little Angels, announced they are closing as well due to a lack of 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
KRBC pays tribute to victims of devastating Midwest storms
BIG COUNTRY, Texas () – While the Big Country saw its share of severe weather today, it's pale in comparison to the deadly storms that swept across the Midwest and South, claiming at least 27 lives. Friday's devastating outbreak left a trail of destruction across multiple states, with Kentucky reporting 18 deaths and Missouri confirming seven. According to the Associated Press, hundreds of homes were damaged, and many people remain hospitalized in critical condition. Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead, including 18 in Kentucky KRBC Meteorologist Carter Vandrasik honored the victims during Saturday's show, pausing for a moment of silence and offering heartfelt condolences to all those affected. From everyone at KRBC and BigCountryHomepage, our thoughts are with the families and communities devastated by this tragedy. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
