The Mile was Monumental and Memorable at Emerald Downs! Background's thrilling victory in the 86th running of the Longacres Mile is recapped by Joe and Vince. They're soon joined by trainer Sandi Gann who saddled Emerald Distaff winner Princess of Cairo and third-place Mile finisher Five Star General. Facts and Figures, selections and more trivia.

Upcoming, four stakes races this Sunday, August 22 at Emerald Downs. Juvenile fillies in the Barbara Shinpoch and juvenile males in the WTBOA Lads, both races at 6 1/2 furlongs. Also two Quarter Horse stakes - the Bank of America Challenge and the John Deere Juvenile Challenge. The Wiener Dog races join in the fun on Sunday!