Bye Bye Melvin Archives • The Racing Biz

Nick Hahn / 5 years

4 min read

Chad Brown (of course) will send out the favorite, but trainer Graham Motion will counter with a pair of solid runners in the G2 Dinner Party Stakes.

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Bye Bye Melvin
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Win Win Win

Saratoga Wrap: Longshots and silent grandstands

Teresa Genaro / 6 years
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6 min read

Winning important races at an empty Saratoga is very, very different, but it’s still very good, said a Midlantic trainer – one of several to win key races.

Trainer Donald Barr passes

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Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks August 2

Burnham Square too good in Arlington Million

Gimme a Nother Beverly D. win gives Motion stakes double

Charles Town picks and analysis: August 1, 2026

Graham Motion has two for Dinner Party

Saratoga Wrap: Longshots and silent grandstands

Trainer Donald Barr passes

Burnham Square too good in Arlington.

Gimme a Nother Beverly D. win.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

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