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MASON GREENWOOD sported a new tattoo as he picked up the Manchester United player of the month award.

The Red Devils forward, 18, played in all seven of United's matches in July.

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He smashed in four goals to help fire his side to a third-placed finish in the Premier League and secure Champions League football at Old Trafford next season.

That was enough to see him collect the gong ahead of team-mates Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Martial.

He picked up 46 per cent of the vote on the Manchester United app.

And as he posed for photos at United's Carrington training ground, Greenwood had his right forearm wrapped in cling film - although it is unclear what exactly the fresh ink represents.

The academy graduate, who joined the club aged six, kickstarted July in emphatic fashion with a double in the 5-2 win over Bournemouth, cannoning in a strike with either foot.

In United's next game he scored the second in a crucial 3-0 win at Aston Villa with another belting finish from just outside the box which is quickly become the Greenwood trademark.

He failed to find the net against Southampton, Crystal Palace or Chelsea but scored another pivotal goal to rescue a draw against West Ham.

That put United above Leicester and ensured a point on the final day was enough to finish in the top four.

Greenwood was named man of the match in the three matches he scored in as he enjoyed a stellar month.

His club award stops a run of three successes in a row for Fernandes who has been in red-hot form since arriving in January.

And Greenwood, who turned 18 in October, becomes the the youngest player of the month at United since Marcus Rashford burst on to the scene in February 2016.

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The gang-intervention heroes at Homeboy Industries have just been chosen as winners of the 2020 Humanitarian Prize from the Hilton Foundation, and will receive $2.5 million in unrestricted funding.

As the worlds largest annual humanitarian award, the Prize is presented to a nonprofit organization judged to have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering.

Homeboy Industries is a unique place where former gang members are able to experience healing from their violent pasts within the context of kinship. It is a place of hope where work therapy, mentorship, education, tattoo removal and many other vital re-entry services are offered so people can have a second chance at life.

We used to be worst enemies on the streets and now were family at Homeboys, said one Homeboy trainee.

Founded in 1988 by Father Gregory Boyle, Homeboy was formed with the goal of improving the lives of former gang members in East Los Angeles. At that time, Fr. Boyle was a pastor of the Dolores Mission Church, the most impoverished Catholic parish in the city, alongside, two of the largest public housing projects in the country. They also had the highest concentration of gang activity in the country.

While law enforcement tactics of suppression and criminal justice policies of mass incarceration were the prevailing means to deal with gang violence, Fr. Boyle saw young people who deserved a chance and worked to change the way the world views them.

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Today, Homeboy Industries has evolved into the worlds largest gang intervention, rehab and re-entry program, and is dedicated to providing hope, training and support to individuals, which in turn makes a positive impact in those individuals families and communities. Their re-entry program focuses on helping participants heal from complex trauma through the delivery of wraparound social services rooted in a culture of kinship and tenderness.

Importantly, the program builds work readiness skills for participants through employment opportunities in nine social enterprises which it owns and operates, including a bakery, tailor services, and print shop.

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All of us at Homeboy Industries are profoundly humbled by the Hilton Foundations recognition, Homeboy Industries Founder Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J. said. Their validation of our work of 32 years strengthens our resolve (and) helps us all to move past survival of the fittest and allow the thriving of the nurtured.

The invaluable support that Homeboy Industries has received from both Los Angeles and California State government officials has been instrumental to the success and survival of Homeboy Industries and its community.

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Homeboy Industries is in the business of second chances, helping thousands of Angelenosincluding survivors of mass incarceration and systemic racismfind meaningful healing, job training, and community, said Mayor Eric Garcetti.

The president and CEO of the Hilton Foundation, Peter Laugharn, says, With the intention of ending the socio-economic inequities that impact communities, (this is) a tremendous example of ground-breaking humanitarian work right here in Los Angeles. Its community-led approach has spawned and supported a global network of over 300 organizations.

To date, the Hilton Foundation has awarded $36.5 million to recipients of the Prize. Homeboy Industries joins the roster of 24 Prize Laureates, including METAdrasi, SHOFCO, icddr,b and The Task Force for Global Health.

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Repole Stable and Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners' Moretti repelled a challenge from Rocketry at the top of the stretch and posted a popular 1 -length triumph in Sunday's $100,000 Birdstone at Saratoga Race Course, continuing trainer Todd Pletcher's dominance of the 1 -mile dirt marathon.

It was the fifth win in nine runnings of the Birdstone for Pletcher, whose previous victories came with Rule (2011), San Pablo (2012), Repole-owned Micromanage (2014) and Hard Study (2017). Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano earned his fourth win in the race, following Rule, Micromanage and Turco Bravo (2016).

American Tattoo, a one-time Pletcher trainee, got to the front under a snug hold from Luis Saez to lead the five-horse field through an opening quarter-mile in 25.67 seconds under mild pressure from Expert while Castellano positioned Moretti in the clear, three wide in third. Moretti's stablemate You're to Blame was unhurried in fourth as Rocketry, third in last year's Birdstone, trailed the field.

The half went in 51.49 with American Tattoo and Expert still leading the way, as You're to Blame edged Moretti for third and Rocketry remained the trailer. The order stayed the same through splits of 1:17.75 and 1:43.79 when Expert ranged up to forge a short lead over You're to Blame as American Tattoo dropped back after running 1 miles in 2:08.51 on the fast main track.

Moretti, racing without blinkers following his come-from-behind second to Tacitus in the Grade 2 Suburban last out on July 4 at Belmont Park in his most recent effort, established command once straightened for home and faced a challenge from Rocketry, who had followed Moretti's move on the far outside. The top two set down for a drive to the wire that was decided when Moretti edged clear past the eighth pole, completing the distance in 2:58.51.

"At one point in the race, I thought I might have made a mistake [removing blinkers] because he seemed like he was almost a little too relaxed," Pletcher said, "But I know in these kinds of races you can't have a horse that's pulling too much. The main thing is I wanted him to settle into a good rhythm and it seemed like he was doing that. He was always responding well when Javier asked him to maintain his position. He finished up well."

You're to Blame came flying late to edge Rocketry by a nose for second. Expert was another 7 lengths back in fourth, followed by American Tattoo. Highland Sky, who ran third but was promoted to second following the disqualification of first-place finisher Sadler's Joy in Saturday's Grade 2, $250,000 Bowling Green, and Standard Deviation were scratched.

Moretti, a 4-year-old son of multiple Grade 1-winning $5 million earner Medaglia d'Oro bred in Kentucky by Thor-Bred Stables, fetched $900,000 out of Fasig-Tipton's 2017 Saratoga Selected Yearling Sale but had never run at Saratoga. After racing only twice at 2 and three times at 3, he has made six starts this year and won three of the last four including the 1 3/8-mile Flat Out on June 11 at Belmont Park.

"This horse never gets tired. I love this horse and I like the way he performs," Castellano said. "He's an old pro and he knows what he's doing. No matter if you're on the lead, on the pace or coming from behind, he's steady, steady, steady. He's always consistent."

Sent off as the 6-5 favorite, Moretti returned $4.60 for a $2 win bet.

The Birdstone was the second consecutive win on Sunday's program for Pletcher, who also took the eighth race with Bass Racing's Fort Worth. A New York-bred son of City Zip that sold for $550,000 as a 2-year-old in training in 2018, Fort Worth ran six furlongs in 1:09.71 over a fast main track to take the second-level state-bred allowance by 2 lengths.

"It was a big effort. He had been training really well. Of course, you're always concerned off a long layoff like that but I liked the way he had been training and it looked like he was ready. It was an impressive time, too," Pletcher said.

"We just had a couple little setbacks along the way and had to stop a couple different times. It's a credit to the Bass family for how patient they are with a horse that they feel like has some talent," he added. "He was a little unlucky first time out. You look back and he ran against Shancelot in his debut and we know how fast that horse is. It was just nice to see the horse get back in action."

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. Repole Stable and Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners Moretti repelled a challenge from Rocketry at the top of the stretch and posted a popular 1 -length triumph in Sundays $100,000 Birdstone at Saratoga Race Course, continuing trainer Todd Pletchers dominance of the 1 -mile dirt marathon.

It was the fifth win in nine runnings of the Birdstone for Pletcher, whose previous victories came with Rule [2011], San Pablo [2012], Repole-owned Micromanage [2014] and Hard Study [2017]. Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano earned his fourth win in the race, following Rule, Micromanage and Turco Bravo [2016].

American Tattoo, a one-time Pletcher trainee, got to the front under a snug hold from Luis Saez to lead the five-horse field through an opening quarter-mile in 25.67 seconds under mild pressure from Expert while Castellano positioned Moretti in the clear, three wide in third. Morettis stablemate Youre to Blame was unhurried in fourth as Rocketry, third in last years Birdstone, trailed the field.

The half went in 51.49 with American Tattoo and Expert still leading the way, as Youre to Blame edged Moretti for third and Rocketry remained the trailer. The order stayed the same through splits of 1:17.75 and 1:43.79 when Expert ranged up to forge a short lead over Youre to Blame as American Tattoo dropped back after running 1 miles in 2:08.51 on the fast main track.

Moretti, racing without blinkers following his come-from-behind second to Tacitus in the Grade 2 Suburban last out on July 4 at Belmont Park in his most recent effort, established command once straightened for home and faced a challenge from Rocketry, who had followed Morettis move on the far outside. The top two set down for a drive to the wire that was decided when Moretti edged clear past the eighth pole, completing the distance in 2:58.51.

At one point in the race, I thought I might have made a mistake [removing blinkers] because he seemed like he was almost a little too relaxed, Pletcher said, But I know in these kinds of races you cant have a horse thats pulling too much. The main thing is I wanted him to settle into a good rhythm and it seemed like he was doing that. He was always responding well when Javier asked him to maintain his position. He finished up well.

Youre to Blame came flying late to edge Rocketry by a nose for second. Expert was another 7 lengths back in fourth, followed by American Tattoo. Highland Sky, who ran third but was promoted to second following the disqualification of first-place finisher Sadlers Joy in Saturdays Grade 2, $250,000 Bowling Green, and Standard Deviation were scratched.

Moretti, a 4-year-old son of multiple Grade 1-winning $5 million earner Medaglia dOro bred in Kentucky by Thor-Bred Stables, fetched $900,000 out of Fasig-Tiptons 2017 Saratoga Selected Yearling Sale but had never run at Saratoga. After racing only twice at 2 and three times at 3, he has made six starts this year and won three of the last four including the 1 3/8-mile Flat Out on June 11 at Belmont Park.

This horse never gets tired. I love this horse and I like the way he performs, Castellano said. Hes an old pro and he knows what hes doing. No matter if youre on the lead, on the pace or coming from behind, hes steady, steady, steady. Hes always consistent.

Sent off as the 6-5 mutuel favorite, Moretti returned $4.60 for a $2 win bet.

The Birdstone was the second consecutive win on Sundays program for Pletcher, who also took the eighth race with Bass Racings Fort Worth. A New York-bred son of City Zip that sold for $550,000 as a 2-year-old in training in 2018, Fort Worth ran six furlongs in 1:09.71 over a fast main track to take the second-level state-bred allowance by 2 lengths.

It was a big effort. He had been training really well. Of course, youre always concerned off a long layoff like that but I liked the way he had been training and it looked like he was ready. It was an impressive time, too, Pletcher said.

We just had a couple little setbacks along the way and had to stop a couple different times. Its a credit to the Bass family for how patient they are with a horse that they feel like has some talent, he added. He was a little unlucky first time out. You look back and he ran against Shancelot in his debut and we know how fast that horse is. It was just nice to see the horse get back in action.

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Live racing returns Wednesday to Saratoga to open the third full week of racing with a 10-race program that includes the $85,000 Summer Colony at 1 1/8 miles for fillies and mares 4 and older in Race 4 at 2:29 p.m. First post is 12:50 p.m. Eastern.

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The Stakes Keep Rolling at Saratoga: Fields, Probables & Possibles for Week 4

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

First post 12:50 p.m. ET

$85,000 Summer Colony

Race 4, post time 2:29 p.m. ET

Field (post, horse, sire, trainer, jockey, owner)

1. Golden Award (Medaglia dOro) Bill Mott Junior Alvarado Summer Wind Equine

2. Bellera (Bernardini) Todd Pletcher John Velazquez Mathis Stable LLC, Madaket Stables LLC and Doheny Racing Stable

3. Always Shopping (Awesome Again) Todd Pletcher Jose Ortiz Repole Stable

4. Nonna Madeline (Candy Ride {ARG}) Todd Pletcher Irad Ortiz, Jr. Teresa Viola Racing Stables and St. Elias Stable

5. Bossy Bride (Malibu Moon) Rob Atras Manny Franco Lawrence P. Roman

Entries for Wednesday, August 5

https://www.equibase.com/static/entry/SAR080520USA-EQB.html

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

First post 1:10 p.m. ET

$100,000 NYSSS Cab Calloway

Race 8, post time 5:14 p.m. ET

Field (post, horse, sire, trainer, jockey, owner)

1. Fresco (Freud) Christophe Clemente Irad Ortiz, Jr. Oak Bluff Stables

2. Shuy Town Baby (Bellamy Road) Mark Casse Dylan Davis C T R Stables LLC (Ferreira)

3. Zipalong (Central Banker) Michelle Nevin Manny Franco Earl D. Bellamy

4. Turbo Drive (Teuflesberg) Mike Maker Luis Saez Three Diamonds Farm

5. Dream Bigger (Mission Impazible) Rudy Rodriguez Jose Ortiz Repole Stable

6. Jolting Joe (Mission Impazible) Mike Maker Tyler Gaffalione Skychai Racing LLC

Entries for Thursday, August 6

https://www.equibase.com/static/entry/SAR080620USA-EQB.html

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

First post 1:10 p.m. ET

G2 $150,000 Saratoga Special presented by Miller Lite

Race 9, post time 5:46 p.m. ET

Field (post, horse, sire, trainer, jockey, owner)

1. Papetu (Dialed In) Antonio Sano John Velazquez Magic Stables LLC

2. Hold the Salsa (Hold Me Back) Richard J. Lugovich Dylan Davis Richard J. Lugovich

3. Garappolo (Outwork) Kelly Breen Luis Saez Mr. Amore Stables

4. Caramel Chip (Midshipman) Jaime Mejia Luis Cardenas Jaime Mejia

5. Pickin Time (Stay Thirsty) Kelly Breen Jose Castellano John Bowers, Jr.

6. Cazadero (Street Sense) Steve Asmussen Ricardo Santana, Jr. Stonestreet Stables LLC

7. Momos (Distorted Humor) Christophe Clement Manny Franco Ironhorse Racing Stable LLC and Secure Investments

8. Market Alert (D Funnybone) James T. Ryerson Jose Lezcano WellSpring Stables

9. Therideofalifetime (Candy Ride {ARG}) Jose Ortiz Ignacio Correas, IV Stephen L. Fidel

10. Jackies Warrior (Macleans Music) Steve Asmussen Joel Rosario J. Kirk Robinson

11. Roderick (Into Mischief) Wesley Ward Irad Ortiz, Jr. Breezy Easy LLC

Entries for Friday, August 7

https://www.equibase.com/static/entry/SAR080720USA-EQB.html

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

G1, $1 million Runhappy Travers

Probable: Caracaro (Gustavo Delgado), Country Grammer (Chad Brown), Max Player (Linda Rice), Shivaree (Ralph Nicks), Tiz the Law (Barclay Tagg), Uncle Chuck (Bob Baffert)

Possible: Mystic Guide (Michael Stidham), South Bend (Mott)

G1, $300,000 Longines Test

Probable: Gamine (Baffert), Perfect Alibi (Casse), Up in Smoke (George Weaver), Venetian Harbor (Richard Baltas)

Possible: Critical Value (Jeremiah Englehart)

G1, $300,000 Ballerina

Probable: Come Dancing (Carlos Martin), Letruska (Fausto Gutierrez), Serengeti Empress (Tom Amoss), Victim of Love (Todd Beattie)

Possible: Bellera (Pletcher)

G3, $150,000 Waya

Probable: Beale Street (Michael Matz), Beau Belle (Tom Albertrani), Fools Gold (Chad Brown), Gentle Ruler (Ian Wilkes), Mrs. Sippy (Graham Motion), My Sister Nat (Chad Brown)

Possible: Hungry Kitten (McGaughey), Lemon Zip (Niall Saville), Pallas Athens (John Terranova)

G3, $200,000 Troy

Probable: Leinster (George Arnold), Pure Sensation (Clement), Shekky Shebaz (Clement)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

$85,000 Alydar

Probable: Bodexpress (Delgado), Its All Relevant (Rudy Rodriguez), Spinoff (Pletcher)

Possible: Backsideofthemoon (Robert Klesaris)

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Photo: Moretti wins Birdstone at Saratoga. Credit: Coglianese Photos

Photo: Saratoga Race Course. Credit: Skip Dickstein

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