Satin Summer’s accumulated experience from the latter stages of her two-year-old season is expected to provide a solid foundation for her return in an off-season race at Rosehill.

Trained by Michael Freedman, a conditioner well-regarded for his juvenile success, Satin Summer defeated Zambales, the eventual runner-up in the VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes, on her debut in January. She subsequently finished fifth in the Lonhro Plate (1000m) behind Agrarian Girl.

Tim Clark will have his inaugural race-day ride aboard the filly in the Thank You ATC Members Handicap (1100m) this Saturday. Following a recent barrier trial win on Satin Summer, he believes her early race experience will be invaluable against a field that includes the promising debut winner Omolong from Chris Waller’s stable.

“Yes, there are some nice horses coming through and Chris’ horse won well at the midweeks, but she’s in her second preparation and she’ll be ready to go,” Clark stated.

“She is a pretty sharp type of filly. I had a sit on her Tuesday morning as well, and was very happy with her work.

“She is a really straightforward, easy sort of filly to do anything with. She knows her job, and she is well educated.

“I think she is going to look the winner at some stage in the straight.”

The juvenile event has attracted a respectable lineup, featuring the $850,000 yearling purchase Omolong and Bjorn Baker-trained debutant Kotor, who also fetched the same price at auction and remains unbeaten in two trials.

Clark’s mounts also include Mo Chroi, a four-year-old import from Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott. The horse was exported to Australia after two starts in Ireland, highlighted by a win over middle distances.

Mo Chroi made an immediate impact in his local career with a 1550m victory at Canterbury last month. While Saturday’s TAB Handicap (2000m) represents a step up in class, Clark is relying on the horse’s potential to handle the challenge.

“Gai and Adrian seem to have a really good record at getting the imports ready to go first time out, generally over a bit further than what he ran in,” Clark explained.

“It was good to see him be sharp enough and have that good tactical speed and be able to race on pace over a shorter journey.

“He’s jumping in grade, and it wasn’t a strong race at the midweeks, but he’s getting out to the right distance, and soft ground won’t be any concern.”

With the Thank You ATC Members Handicap approaching, savvy punters might want to check out the latest racing odds at various Australian betting sites.

Tonight, the Athletics kick off a three-game Independence Day weekend series against the Miami Marlins, who have been arguably the hottest team in baseball, as evidenced by their MLB-best 20-6 record in June. After dropping two of three games against the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this week, the A’s will look to bounce back against the Marlins in the second and final series of the team’s latest homestand.

Earlier today, the “Green and Gold” shook up their bullpen, activating Mark Leiter Jr. off the injured list and welcoming back Jose Suarez from the paternity list. The team made room in its bullpen by designating right-handed reliever Geoff Hartlieb and left-hander Matt Krook for assignment. The two journeymen relievers will likely either clear waivers and remain in the organization, most likely at Triple-A Las Vegas, or be claimed by another club.

Jeffery Simmons had a front-row seat as Cam Ward started his NFL career with the Tennessee Titans. The All-Pro defensive tackle played 15 games in Ward’s rookie campaign.

Simmons sat down with Terron Armstead on “The Set” and made his feelings known about the Miami Hurricanes product. The host asked,

“What did you see from him (Cam Ward) in his rookie year? What would you like to see from him moving forward?”

Simmons replied,

“We know it comes with being the number one overall pick. I see and see the work continuously from Cam.

“From every day being the first one at the building. To see them type of things, you can feel and you can tell the will that he really wanna be the best he could be.

“The presence that he bring and the energy that Cam bring is rubbing off, continuing to rub off on the offense. And I’m excited for it.”

Cam Ward had a rough rookie year that saw him muster a stat line of 3,169 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.. The 2025 No. 1 pick led the Titans to just three wins, marking their fourth straight losing season.

What’s next for Jeffery Simmons and Cam Ward?

Jeffery Simmons is gearing up for his eighth season with the Titans. The Titans selected him in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Simmons is one of the team’s best defensive players, and he’s earned one first-team All-Pro selection, two second-team All-Pro nods and four Pro Bowl invitations. He’s fresh off his maiden first-team All-Pro selection after racking up 67 total tackles (39 solo), 11.0 sacks, three forced fumbles, and 21 quarterback hits in 15 games.

Cam Ward has loads of room for improvement ahead of Year 2. The promising signal-caller was regularly tracked down by opposing pass rushers, and he scored just two rushing touchdowns.

Jeffery Simmons and Cam Ward will look to inspire the Titans to their first playoff appearance since 2021. The Titans last reached the postseason in the Mike Vrabel and Derrick Henry era. They’ll look to end that painful drought in the upcoming campaign.