AUBURN, Wash. - Firetrail ($10.60) stalked the pace of Merrily, took command before going six furlongs in 1:11.20, and drew out under rider Kevin Radke to score a four-length victory over favored Shampoo in Friday's $50,000 King County Handicap for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. Eclatante was up for third in a field of 10.

SHAKOPEE, Minn. - Seasahm lived up to her role as the 3-2 favorite when she captured the $50,000 Princess Elaine Stakes at Canterbury Park on Friday.

Tracking moderate fractions of 23.92 seconds, 48.81, and 1:13.04 set by A. J. Bakes, jockey Derek Bell urged Seasahm to gain a contending position entering the far turn. Seasahm ($5) responded with a sustained rally, moving to command four deep in the stretch, then edged Sahm Sweetheart by a length at the wire while completing 1 1/16 miles on firm turf in 1:43.90.

Chasin Mason finished another 2 3/4 lengths behind in third.

OPELOUSSAS, La. - A pair of lightly regarded 2-year-olds, Shutupanddance and Not Grounded, scored upsets over heavy favorites trained by Steve Asmussen in Friday night's two divisions of the D.S. "Shine" Young Futurity at Evangeline Downs.

Shutupanddance ($18.80), trained by Stanley Roberts, led wire to wire for jockey Gerard Melancon to capture the $133,600 division for fillies by 1 3/4 lengths. Not Grounded ($25.20), trained by John Gelner, gunned to the front under Sylvester Carmouche Jr. and posted a 1 3/4-length win in the $128,600 division for colts and geldings.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Starry Pursuit is much more than a turf sprinter.

In Friday's $114,100 Flawlessly Stakes at Hollywood Park, Starry Pursuit extended her speed over a mile on turf, winning by a length over Ginger Pop.

Ridden by Joel Rosario, Starry Pursuit ($14) led throughout, and was timed in 1:35.15. She set a moderate early pace of 23.89 and 48.09 seconds.

"The distance was no problem today, but I don't know what's going to happen later when there's more pace," Rosario said.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - In an announcement that brought a collective sigh of relief from all involved, Ellis Park will begin its summer meet Friday after owner Ron Geary and Kentucky horsemen arrived at an agreement Saturday afternoon on account-wagering revenue splits. The meet had been scheduled to open last Friday.

Rick Hiles, president of the Kentucky division of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, said the deal was consummated Saturday afternoon after Geary has agreed to pay nearly one-third of the takeout toward purses.

INGLEWOOD, Calif.-Hollywood Park has a massive three-day carryover of $1,197,009 on Saturday, a day that features the most lucrative purses of the meeting.

The 11-race program, which begins at noon, features two $750,000 races - the Grade 2 CashCall Mile and Grade 1 American Oaks. There are two other Grade 1 races - the Triple Bend Handicap and Vanity Handicap.

Saturday's pick six covers the sixth through 11th races, and includes three stakes.

ELMONT, N.Y. - With depth in his sprint division, trainer Kiaran McLaughlin has the luxury of picking and choosing the best spots for his horses.

In the case of Lucky Island, McLaughlin is perfect in 2008.

Lucky Island won his fourth consecutive race on Friday, taking charge soon after the start under Alan Garcia and rolling to a 4 1/4-length victory over favored Tasteyville in the Grade 2, $200,000 Tom Fool Handicap at Belmont Park. It was one length back to Premium Wine in third. Starforaday finished fourth, followed by Council Member. Not for Money scratched.

On the 58th anniversary of his first career win, Hall of Fame trainer Allen Jerkens captured his 3,746th career victory when Any Limit took Friday's Grade 2 First Flight Handicap by a neck at Belmont Park.

Under Cornelio Velasquez, Any Limit assumed the lead soon after the start and carved out fractions of 22.58 seconds, 45.40, 1:10.20, and covered the seven furlongs in 1:23.96 over a sealed, muddy track. She returned $13.60 to win.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - The chances of the world's highest-rated horse making an appearance at Arlington Park on July 12 seem to be fading day by day, but local patrons can take some solace in the fact that even if Saturday's Million Preview Day here winds up Curlin-free, the racing should still be excellent.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Representatives of Kentucky horsemen said they will make a formal proposal Sunday to Ellis Park owner Ron Geary in an attempt to conduct racing at the Henderson, Ky., track, which did not open as scheduled for a 44-day meet on Friday.

Rick Hiles, president of the Kentucky division of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, said Friday at Churchill Downs that while horsemen "will not back down" from their stance of demanding one-third of revenues from account wagering, they are willing to make other monetary concessions.