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The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Breeders' Cup, and racereplays.com have posted videos of 80 races described as "key preps" to the Oct. 30 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships on their websites, accessible free of charge. The organizations are also offering a DVD with all 80 races for $16.99. . . . Jennifer Ray has been named director of marketing for Ellis Park. Ray was the director of marketing for Louisiana Downs from 1995 through December 2002, when Harrah's Entertainment bought the track and named her marketing manager for racing. That position was eliminated in July.